Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Brighton
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Brighton. The rest are spread across Thornton (16), Commerce City (6), and Westminster (6). Distances run up to about 15 miles. Onward Appliance Techs is the nearest, roughly 5.9 miles from Brighton. 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.9, 6.7, 8.0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
The leading options for Brighton are Elevation Appliance and Fireplace (12.9 miles away, based in Frederick, 5.0 stars from 167 reviews); FiXiFY Appliance Repair (14.4 miles away, based in Denver, 4.9 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix Master Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Thornton, 5.0 stars from 223 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Denver Rapid Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Denver, 4.9 stars from 192 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Brighton
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Local Notes for Brighton
Most dryer calls in Brighton 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)
In Colorado, you can check a license with the Colorado DORA License Lookup or report a problem to the Colorado Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Brighton
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Brighton, CO
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Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Is there anything I can try first?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
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Before you call a Brighton technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.