When a dryer quits in Lamar, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lamar and the Prowers County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Lamar, CO
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 109-mile radius of Lamar. 1 of them are based in Lamar itself, and other nearby bases include Garden City (2), Pueblo (2), and La Junta (1). 2 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is Bair's Appliance Repair LLC, about 0.0 miles away. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lamar is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Companies within 109 miles | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.0, 50.9, 94.1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
Closest matches for Lamar: Bair's Appliance Repair LLC (0.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (50.9 miles away, based in La Junta, 4.3 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro (95.4 miles away, based in Garden City, 4.0 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Guard (94.1 miles away, based in Garden City, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Lamar
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Lamar
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Lamar
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 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?
- 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.
Around Lamar
Most dryer calls in Lamar 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 Lamar
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lamar, CO
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Do you cover Lamar and nearby towns?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Lamar
Dryer Repair Near Lamar
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 Lamar technician a trip for parts.