Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. 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.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Wailea
5 repair companies serve Wailea from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Lahaina (2), Makawao (1), and Wailuku (1). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. 1 of them mentions dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Kelly's Appliance Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 10.7 miles from Wailea. Across 3 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Wailea is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wailea. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 60 miles | 5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 1 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.7, 12.8, 14.1 |
At the top of the Wailea list: Sears Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Kahului, 4.7 stars from 395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Malama Appliance Repair (20.9 miles away, based in Lahaina, 4.9 stars from 370 reviews); Kelly's Appliance Repair LLC (10.7 miles away, based in Makawao, 4.7 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); almost anything (12.8 miles away, based in Wailuku).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$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: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Wailea
Most dryer calls in Wailea 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 Wailea
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Wailea, HI
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Wailea
Dryer Repair Near Wailea
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Wailea faster and cheaper.