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. The Fort Collins list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Fort Collins
39 repair companies serve Fort Collins from within 30 miles. 15 of them are based in Fort Collins itself, and other nearby bases include Loveland (8), Longmont (7), and Johnstown (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Of those, 6 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Cornerstone Appliance Repair LLC, around 0.3 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Collins. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 0.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 39 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
First up for Fort Collins: Mr. Appliance of Northern Colorado (9.9 miles away, based in Loveland, 4.8 stars from 1,832 reviews); Manweiler Appliance (9.7 miles away, based in Windsor, 4.9 stars from 649 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NoCo Appliance (9.6 miles away, based in Loveland, 4.9 stars from 30 reviews); Viking Repair Pro (26.6 miles away, based in Longmont, 4.7 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Fort Collins Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- 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?
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.
What Fort Collins Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Collins, CO
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Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
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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 Fort Collins technician a trip for parts.