When the dish machine goes down in a restaurant, the whole kitchen slows to the speed of a three-compartment sink. The Sterling list below starts with companies that mention commercial, restaurant or food service work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Restaurant Dish Machine Technicians, Sterling VA
40 repair companies serve Sterling from within 30 miles. 6 of them are based in Sterling itself, and other nearby bases include Ashburn (8), Chantilly (8), and Herndon (7). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Nearest on the list: Ready Sterling Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Sterling names commercial or restaurant equipment work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 38 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.5, 1.6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Mention commercial or restaurant work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 55 |
| Mention dishwasher work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Sterling are Tanzanite Appliance Repair (33.4 miles away, based in Upper Marlboro, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); dc metro commercial appliance repair (25.4 miles away, based in Riverdale, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation (26.3 miles away, based in Beltsville, 2.1 stars from 24 reviews); Delta Restaurant Equipment Service (64.3 miles away, based in Joppatowne, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews).
Commercial Dishwasher Work in Sterling
When to Call About a Commercial Dishwasher
- Leaks under the machine or from the doors
- Machine will not reach final-rinse temperature
- Machine trips the breaker or will not power on
- Chemical pumps not priming or dispensing
Have the data plate details ready and ask whether the technician works on your machine type before booking.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Dishwasher Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for dishwasher repairs, for reference when a Sterling company quotes commercial work:
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door spring repair: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Full range of dishwasher repairs: $70–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Technician labor (plus materials): $50–$100 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
What Sterling Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Sterling come down to the same handful of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the inlet valve, the door latch and the heating parts.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Sterling
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Commercial Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Sterling, VA
Are you affiliated with any dishwasher brand?
Do you cover Sterling and nearby towns?
Who fixes the chemical dispensers on a dish machine?
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List what the machine is doing (not filling, not reaching temperature, not draining, chemicals not dispensing) and whether a chemical supplier services the dispensers. For a Sterling kitchen, that sorts out who to call first.