Commercial laundry repair is a narrower field than home appliance repair, and not every company that fixes a home washer takes on coin-op or on-premise laundry equipment. Companies that mention commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Lihue, with distances.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, Lihue HI
Within 92 miles of Lihue there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Lihue itself, and the rest are spread across Wahiawa (2), Kekaha (1), and Waianae (1). Distances run up to about 91 miles. No company within 90 miles of Lihue mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 6 businesses. Lihue is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 26.5, 81.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (92 mi) | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
At the top of the Lihue list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.4 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RC Appliance Repair (26.5 miles away, based in Kekaha, 4.3 stars from 6 reviews); Makaha Appliance Repair (81.8 miles away, based in Waianae, 1.6 stars from 13 reviews); Ocean Appliances & AC Repairs Inc.. (84.4 miles away, based in Waialua, 4.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Water not filling or not draining
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
Commercial laundry machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
Plug the washer into a grounded three-prong outlet on a 15- or 20-amp 120-volt circuit, and never remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repairs Cost
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Lihue company quotes commercial work:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Around Lihue
Most washer calls in Lihue come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
Hawaii has no appliance repair license classification; the Contractors License Board's specialty classifications cover related trades such as plumbing (including fuel gas piping), refrigeration, and ventilating and air conditioning, and a contractor license applies to jobs that need a building, electrical or plumbing permit. Source: Description of Contractor License Classifications (Hawaii DCCA Contractors License Board)
In Hawaii, you can check a license with the Hawaii DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing public license search or report a problem to the Hawaii DCCA Regulated Industries Complaints Office (RICO).
Questions to Ask a Lihue Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Lihue, HI
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial washers?
How fast can a commercial washer be repaired?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Other Washer Repair in Lihue
Commercial Washer Repair Near Lihue
Before you call, note the brand, model and serial number from each machine's data plate, whether it is a top-load coin machine or a front-load washer-extractor, and any code on the display. A Lihue technician can then bring the right parts.