When a dryer quits in Security-Widefield, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. Below are the companies within reach of Security-Widefield, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians Serving Security-Widefield, CO
39 repair companies serve Security-Widefield from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Colorado Springs (33), Manitou Springs (2), and Woodland Park (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Of those, 10 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Larry's Appliance Repair, about 1.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Security-Widefield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 39 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 5.6, 5.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
Closest matches for Security-Widefield: D3/A-OK Appliance Service, Inc. (6.8 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.7 stars from 4,697 reviews); Dakine Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.9 stars from 1,286 reviews); Mr. Appliance of the Front Range (11.6 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.9 stars from 1,710 reviews); Reliable Appliance (8.7 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.7 stars from 575 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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:
- 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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 Security-Widefield, CO
Most dryer calls in Security-Widefield 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)
Questions to Ask a Security-Widefield Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Security-Widefield, CO
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Security-Widefield faster and cheaper.