When the washer or dryer quits, the laundry stops for the whole house, and most people want one company that can handle both machines. We sort the Holualoa listings by laundry work first, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Holualoa
We found 10 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Holualoa. Other nearby bases include Kailua-Kona (5), Hilo (4), and Kurtistown (1). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Of those, 4 mention washer and dryer repair by name. Nearest on the list: Appliance Service Co., around 4.7 miles out. Across 10 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. Holualoa 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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 10 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.7, 5.0, 5.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Mention washers | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
At the top of the Holualoa list: Affordable Appliance (6.6 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 5.0 stars from 636 reviews); Hakoda's Builders Appliance (5.0 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (56.4 miles away, based in Hilo, 4.4 stars from 712 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Enterprises Appliance (58.4 miles away, based in Kurtistown, 2.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
- Lid or door will not unlock
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
How the Washer Side of the Call Works
The Dryer Half of the Visit
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Holualoa quote:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Have These Handy
- 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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Dryer Notes for Holualoa, HI
Washer calls in Holualoa 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)
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).
Before You Book in Holualoa
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Holualoa, HI
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
Why won't my washer drain?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
More Laundry Repair in Holualoa, HI
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Holualoa
Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Holualoa technician gets at the parts.