A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. The Haiku-Pauwela list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Haiku-Pauwela HI
We found 5 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Haiku-Pauwela. Other nearby bases include Lahaina (2), Makawao (1), and Kahului (1). Distances run up to about 24 miles. 1 of them mentions washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Kelly's Appliance Repair LLC, around 7.1 miles out. The 3 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Haiku-Pauwela is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Haiku-Pauwela. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Companies within 60 miles | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.1, 11.3, 13.2 |
| Mention washer work | 1 |
The leading options for Haiku-Pauwela are Sears Appliance Repair (11.3 miles away, based in Kahului, 4.7 stars from 395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Malama Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Lahaina, 4.9 stars from 370 reviews); Kelly's Appliance Repair LLC (7.1 miles away, based in Makawao, 4.7 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); almost anything (13.2 miles away, based in Wailuku).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
The Washer Side of the Call
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Laundry Notes for Haiku-Pauwela, HI
Most washer calls in Haiku-Pauwela 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 Haiku-Pauwela Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Haiku-Pauwela, HI
Why won't my washer spin?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Other Washer Repair in Haiku-Pauwela
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Haiku-Pauwela
Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Haiku-Pauwela technician can then bring the right parts for either one.