A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Kailua list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dishwasher Technicians Serving Kailua, HI
Within 30 miles of Kailua there are 38 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Kailua, and other nearby bases include Honolulu (19), Kaneohe (3), and Aiea (3). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 33 businesses. Nearest on the list: Square Repair, around 1.0 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kailua. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dishwasher.
| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 38 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.2, 3.9 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
At the top of the Kailua list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Kaneohe, 4.8 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Honolulu, 4.6 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PACIFIC ICE SERVICES INC (12.1 miles away, based in Honolulu, 4.9 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Aiea, 4.2 stars from 760 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Dishes come out dirty or gritty
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Kailua
What Gets Fixed on a Kailua Dishwasher Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not cleaning dishes.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Hand soap, dish soap or laundry detergent can make a dishwasher over-suds and spill water onto the floor; use only automatic dishwasher detergent. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
A dishwasher must be grounded; if the home wiring lacks a ground or the plug does not fit the outlet, a licensed electrician should correct it rather than modifying the plug. Source: Whirlpool - Dishwasher User Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
What Dishwasher Repair Costs in Kailua
Before replacing a dishwasher in Kailua, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor and pump assembly (circulation / wash motor): $400–$600 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Common dishwasher repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
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 Kailua Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Kailua 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).
Questions to Ask a Kailua Technician
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Kailua, HI
Is there anything I can try first?
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
Why are my dishes still wet?
Dishwasher Repair by Brand in Kailua
Dishwasher Repair Near Kailua
A clean filter, a clear drain hose and the model number in hand make any dishwasher repair in Kailua faster and cheaper.