A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Local Dryer Repair in Manitou Springs, CO
38 repair companies serve Manitou Springs from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Manitou Springs, and the rest are spread across Colorado Springs (33), Woodland Park (1), and Monument (1). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. 10 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. City Wide Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Manitou Springs. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Manitou Springs. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.3, 2.8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 38 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
The leading options for Manitou Springs are Mr. Appliance of the Front Range (4.9 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.9 stars from 1,710 reviews); Appliance Factory (4.9 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.4 stars from 1,439 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Appliance (4.9 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.7 stars from 575 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dakine Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.9 stars from 1,286 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Manitou Springs
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Around Manitou Springs
Most dryer calls in Manitou Springs 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 Manitou Springs
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Manitou Springs, CO
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Before you call a Manitou Springs 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.