Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Hawaiian Paradise Park that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Hawaiian Paradise Park
Within 60 miles of Hawaiian Paradise Park there are 8 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Hilo (4), Pāhoa (2), and Keaau (1). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Aloha Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Hawaiian Paradise Park. Of those, 3 mention washer or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 8 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hawaiian Paradise Park is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hawaiian Paradise Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 4.2, 5.6 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 3 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 8 |
| Mention washer work | 3 |
Closest matches for Hawaiian Paradise Park: Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Hilo, 4.4 stars from 712 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Repair & Services LLC (6.7 miles away, based in Pāhoa, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews); Enterprises Appliance (4.2 miles away, based in Kurtistown, 2.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aloha Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, based in Keaau, 4.5 stars from 25 reviews).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning or washer not draining.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Hawaiian Paradise Park. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Local Notes for Hawaiian Paradise Park
Most washer calls in Hawaiian Paradise Park 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).
Before You Book in Hawaiian Paradise Park
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Other Washer Repair in Hawaiian Paradise Park
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Hawaiian Paradise Park
If the dryer is slow, clean the lint screen and check that the vent hood outside opens when the dryer runs. If the washer will not drain, clean its pump filter. Then call with the model numbers ready.