A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Makakilo and the Honolulu County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Makakilo, HI
39 repair companies serve Makakilo from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Honolulu (19), Waipahu (3), and Aiea (3). Distances run up to about 22 miles. 7 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. All In 1 Service Inc. is the nearest, roughly 4.3 miles from Makakilo. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Makakilo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 39 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.3, 5.7, 6.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
First up for Makakilo: Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Kaneohe, 4.8 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Honolulu, 4.6 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Hawai'i (7.0 miles away, based in Waipahu, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Aiea, 4.2 stars from 760 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
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
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:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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.
Dryer Notes for Makakilo, HI
Most dryer calls in Makakilo 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Makakilo
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Makakilo, HI
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
What should I check before calling?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Makakilo
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Before you call a Makakilo 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.