A dishwasher that leaves standing water or gritty dishes sends a household straight back to washing by hand. The Makakilo list below starts with companies that show dishwasher work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dishwashers Near Makakilo
39 repair companies serve Makakilo from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Honolulu (19), Waipahu (3), and Aiea (3). The 34 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars. All In 1 Service Inc. is the nearest, roughly 4.3 miles from Makakilo.
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| Mention a major dishwasher brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.3, 5.7, 6.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 39 |
First up for Makakilo: Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Kaneohe, 4.8 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nextera Appliance Repair Service Llc. (5.7 miles away, based in Waipahu, 5.0 stars from 28 reviews); All In 1 Service Inc. (4.3 miles away, based in Waipahu, 4.6 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Honolulu, 4.6 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dishwasher Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle
- Dishwasher fills slowly or does not fill
- Grinding, humming or buzzing during the cycle
- Standing water in the bottom after a cycle
The Usual Dishwasher Culprits in Makakilo
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with dishwasher smells bad or dishwasher not filling with water.
Water, Power and Safety First
A leak from the water supply line tends to show up as dampness under the front of the unit; leaks at the door often trace back to a dirty, loose or damaged gasket, a bent or loose latch, or a unit that is not level. Source: Whirlpool - How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher
Built-in dishwashers are typically specified for their own properly grounded 120-volt branch circuit protected by a 15- or 20-amp breaker or time-delay fuse, with no extension cords or adapter plugs. Source: GE Appliances - Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions
More: where dishwasher leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher?
Before replacing a dishwasher in Makakilo, 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?
- Control board / control panel repair: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Door gasket / seal replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Typical dishwasher repair (most homeowners): $160–$300 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee: $50–$75 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Once a dishwasher is around 10 years old, replacement generally makes more sense than repair. 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 Makakilo Owners Should Know
Most dishwasher calls in Makakilo 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).
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near Makakilo
- Do you also handle the water supply and drain connections, or should I call a plumber for those?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dishwasher Repair FAQs: Makakilo, HI
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Brand-Specific Dishwasher Repair, Makakilo
Dishwasher Repair Near Makakilo
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 Makakilo technician a trip for parts.