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 Lahaina list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Lahaina HI
Within 60 miles of Lahaina there are 5 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Lahaina, and other nearby bases include Wailuku (1), Kahului (1), and Makawao (1). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. 1 lists washer or dryer work specifically. The closest is Malama Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. The 3 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lahaina is inside its regular service area.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 7.0, 10.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 1 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 5 |
| Mention washer work | 1 |
The leading options for Lahaina are Sears Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Kahului, 4.7 stars from 395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Malama Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 370 reviews); Kelly's Appliance Repair LLC (20.1 miles away, based in Makawao, 4.7 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); almost anything (10.7 miles away, based in Wailuku).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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: washer leaking from the bottom or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for Lahaina, HI
Most washer calls in Lahaina 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).
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Lahaina
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Lahaina, HI
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Other Washer Repair in Lahaina
Washer & Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
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.