When a dishwasher quits in Hawaiian Beaches, the first question is whether it is a clog you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hawaiian Beaches and the Hawaii County area, with companies that mention dishwasher work shown first.
Local Dishwasher Repair in Hawaiian Beaches, HI
Within 60 miles of Hawaiian Beaches there are 8 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Hilo (4), Pāhoa (2), and Keaau (1). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 8 businesses. Nearest on the list: Tiki Appliance, around 3.5 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hawaiian Beaches is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hawaiian Beaches. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.5, 3.8, 3.9 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
First up for Hawaiian Beaches: Tiki Appliance (3.5 miles away, based in Pāhoa, 4.5 stars from 33 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Hilo, 4.4 stars from 712 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Repair & Services LLC (3.8 miles away, based in Pāhoa, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews); Aloha Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Keaau, 4.5 stars from 25 reviews).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Detergent left in the dispenser after the cycle
- An error code on the display
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dishwasher Repair Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher not cleaning dishes or dishwasher smells bad.
If Your Dishwasher Is Leaking
Shut off the dishwasher's water supply during repairs or whenever it is leaking; the valve is usually under the kitchen sink on the branch line that runs to the dishwasher, and it closes by turning clockwise. Source: GE Appliances - Dishwasher Water Shut-Off Location
Before inspecting or working on a dishwasher, unplug it or switch off its circuit breaker. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
Keep the drain hose free of kinks, twists and pinches, and follow local plumbing codes for the drain connection. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Most dishwasher repairs involve one part and an hour or so of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Detergent / soap dispenser replacement: $50–$90 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Control board / control panel replacement: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Spray arm replacement: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $80–$125 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
What Hawaiian Beaches Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Hawaiian Beaches come down to the same handful of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the inlet valve, the door latch and the heating 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).
Hiring a Dishwasher Repair Company in Hawaiian Beaches
- How often do you repair your brand dishwashers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Hawaiian Beaches, HI
What should I check before calling?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How much does dishwasher repair cost in Hawaiian Beaches?
Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Hawaiian Beaches
Dishwasher Repair Near Hawaiian Beaches
Write down the model and serial number from the label on the edge of the dishwasher door or tub opening, and note any error code or blinking lights. It saves a Hawaiian Beaches technician a trip for parts.