A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Waihee-Waiehu
5 repair companies serve Waihee-Waiehu from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Lahaina (2), Kahului (1), and Wailuku (1). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 3.0 miles out. 1 lists dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 3 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Waihee-Waiehu 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.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 4.1, 11.1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 1 |
At the top of the Waihee-Waiehu list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Kahului, 4.7 stars from 395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Malama Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Lahaina, 4.9 stars from 370 reviews); Kelly's Appliance Repair LLC (11.6 miles away, based in Makawao, 4.7 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); My Island Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Lahaina).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Waihee-Waiehu
Before replacing a dryer in Waihee-Waiehu, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Waihee-Waiehu Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Waihee-Waiehu 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)
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 Dryer Repair Company in Waihee-Waiehu
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Waihee-Waiehu, HI
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Find Your Dryer Brand in Waihee-Waiehu
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Waihee-Waiehu technician a trip for parts.