A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Thornton and the Adams County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Thornton
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Thornton. 16 list an address in Thornton, and the rest are spread across Westminster (12), Commerce City (6), and Broomfield (5). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Of those, 9 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Thornton Appliance Repair Tech, around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Thornton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 0.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
The leading options for Thornton are Fix Master Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 223 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FiXiFY Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Denver, 4.9 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Factory (7.7 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.6 stars from 1,109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tonny's Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.9 stars from 217 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Thornton
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Thornton, CO
Most dryer calls in Thornton 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 Thornton Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Thornton, CO
Why do my clothes come out damp?
How much does dryer repair cost in Thornton?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
What should I check before calling?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Thornton
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Before you call a Thornton 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.