A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Kalaoa list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Kalaoa
5 repair companies serve Kalaoa from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Kailua-Kona (5). Awesome Appliance Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Kalaoa. Of those, 2 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 5 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Kalaoa is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kalaoa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 4.3, 6.3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Kalaoa are Affordable Appliance (4.3 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 5.0 stars from 636 reviews); Hakoda's Builders Appliance (6.5 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews); PropertyTech Appliance and Gates Sales and Service (6.3 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.6 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Awesome Appliance Repair LLC (1.9 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Kalaoa
What Gets Fixed on a Kalaoa Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Kalaoa
Most dryer calls in Kalaoa come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
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)
Installing and repairing fuel gas piping systems and their venting falls under the C-37 plumbing contractor classification, and plumbing contractors must use licensed plumbers for that work. Source: Description of Contractor License Classifications (Hawaii DCCA Contractors License Board)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Kalaoa
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Kalaoa, HI
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
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Before you call a Kalaoa technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.