When a dryer quits in Boulder, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. Below are the companies within reach of Boulder, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Boulder
Within 30 miles of Boulder there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 list an address in Boulder, and other nearby bases include Westminster (8), Longmont (7), and Broomfield (6). 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Best Boulder Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Boulder. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.7, 2.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Boulder are Mr. Appliance of Boulder (2.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 598 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elevation Appliance and Fireplace (14.6 miles away, based in Frederick, 5.0 stars from 167 reviews); Appliance Factory (15.4 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.6 stars from 1,109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Team Arvada (15.6 miles away, based in Arvada, 4.9 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Around Boulder
Most dryer calls in Boulder come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Colorado's Division of Professions and Occupations has no appliance repair license; its trade licenses cover plumbing and electrical work. Source: Occupational Professions (Colorado DORA Division of Professions and Occupations)
State law treats fuel gas piping separately from plumbing and has the State Plumbing Board adopt a Colorado fuel gas code for inspecting gas piping installations; hooking a gas appliance to an existing service connection falls outside the statute's definition of gas piping. Source: Colorado Revised Statutes Title 12, ยงยง 12-155-103 and 12-155-106 (Colorado General Assembly)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Boulder
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Boulder, CO
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Boulder
Dryer Repair Near Boulder
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Boulder faster and cheaper.