A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. The companies below serve Hilo and the Hawaii County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Hilo
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Hilo. 4 of them are based in Hilo itself, and the rest are spread across Kailua-Kona (4), Pāhoa (2), and Kurtistown (1). Appliance Repair Express Hilo/Puna is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Hilo. 4 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Hilo is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.6, 2.1 |
| Mention washers | 4 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
At the top of the Hilo list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 712 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Repair & Services LLC (16.8 miles away, based in Pāhoa, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews); Enterprises Appliance (9.1 miles away, based in Kurtistown, 2.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hakoda's Builders Appliance (59.5 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What a Washer Repair Involves
And on the Dryer Side
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Hilo quote:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Before the Visit
- The washer's brand and model number
- Whether it is a top-loader or front-loader
- Whether it is a stacked pair or a laundry center
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Around Hilo
Washer calls in Hilo most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
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)
Before You Book in Hilo
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Hilo, HI
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Do you cover Hilo and nearby towns?
Can one technician fix both my washer and dryer?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Hilo technician gets at the parts.