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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Erie and the Boulder County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Erie, CO
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Erie. 1 list an address in Erie, and other nearby bases include Thornton (10), Longmont (7), and Broomfield (6). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. Nearest on the list: Columbine Appliance & Fireplaces, around 1.0 miles out. Of those, 5 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Erie. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 4.0, 4.2 |
First up for Erie: Mr. Appliance of Boulder (9.0 miles away, based in Boulder, 4.8 stars from 598 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elevation Appliance and Fireplace (4.2 miles away, based in Frederick, 5.0 stars from 167 reviews); Appliance Factory (12.8 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.6 stars from 1,109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix Master Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Thornton, 5.0 stars from 223 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Erie
Before replacing a dryer in Erie, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Erie
Most dryer calls in Erie 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 Erie
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Erie, CO
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
What should I check before calling?
Which areas near Erie do these technicians cover?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Erie technician a trip for parts.