When a dryer quits in Federal Heights, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Federal Heights list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Federal Heights, CO
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Federal Heights. The rest are spread across Westminster (16), Thornton (10), and Arvada (7). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 8 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Priority Appliance Repair Fixers is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Federal Heights. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.6, 1.7 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
At the top of the Federal Heights list: Appliance Factory (2.6 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.6 stars from 1,109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix Master Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Thornton, 5.0 stars from 223 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Golden - Lakewood (7.9 miles away, based in Wheat Ridge, 4.7 stars from 715 reviews); Tonny's Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.9 stars from 217 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Federal Heights
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Federal Heights
Why the Vent Matters
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Federal Heights, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Federal Heights
Most dryer calls in Federal Heights 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)
Before You Book in Federal Heights
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Federal Heights, CO
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Federal Heights
Dryer Repair Near Federal Heights
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Federal Heights faster and cheaper.