Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Kihei list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Kihei, HI
5 repair companies serve Kihei from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Lahaina (2), Makawao (1), and Wailuku (1). 1 of them mentions washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The closest is Kelly's Appliance Repair LLC, about 7.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 3 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Kihei is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.2, 7.4, 8.6 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
The leading options for Kihei are Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Kahului, 4.7 stars from 395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Malama Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Lahaina, 4.9 stars from 370 reviews); Kelly's Appliance Repair LLC (7.2 miles away, based in Makawao, 4.7 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); almost anything (7.4 miles away, based in Wailuku).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
Do not make an airtight seal between the drain hose and the standpipe or restrict the hose; standpipe height limits vary by model (Maytag's high-efficiency guide allows 18 to 96 inches). Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Kihei
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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.
Local Notes for Kihei
Most washer calls in Kihei 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 Kihei
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Kihei, HI
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Kihei
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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 Kihei technician a trip for parts.