When a washer quits in Hawaiian Ocean View, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Hawaiian Ocean View
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Hawaiian Ocean View. The rest are spread across Kailua-Kona (5) and Kurtistown (1). Distances run up to about 58 miles. 3 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The closest is Appliance Service Co., about 34.7 miles away. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. Hawaiian Ocean View is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hawaiian Ocean View. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 34.7, 40.6, 40.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
First up for Hawaiian Ocean View: Affordable Appliance (42.9 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 5.0 stars from 636 reviews); Hakoda's Builders Appliance (40.6 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews); Enterprises Appliance (58.4 miles away, based in Kurtistown, 2.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PropertyTech Appliance and Gates Sales and Service (40.8 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.6 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer smells like mildew.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Hawaiian Ocean View, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
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.
Around Hawaiian Ocean View
Most washer calls in Hawaiian Ocean View 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 Hawaiian Ocean View
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Hawaiian Ocean View, HI
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Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a Hawaiian Ocean View technician a trip for parts.