When a dryer quits in Fairmount, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Fairmount list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Fairmount
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fairmount. Other nearby bases include Arvada (19), Lakewood (7), and Golden (5). Distances run up to about 7 miles. JB Appliance Repair, LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Fairmount. 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fairmount. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
First up for Fairmount: Mr. Appliance of Golden - Lakewood (3.3 miles away, based in Wheat Ridge, 4.7 stars from 715 reviews); Repair Porter Inc – Lakewood (5.4 miles away, based in Lakewood, 5.0 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Factory (7.2 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.6 stars from 1,109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dnipro Appliance LLC (6.2 miles away, based in Lakewood, 4.9 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Why the Vent Matters
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Fairmount, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Dryer Notes for Fairmount, CO
Most dryer calls in Fairmount 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Fairmount
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Fairmount, CO
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Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
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Before you call a Fairmount 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.