Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Colorado City, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Colorado City
Our data shows 9 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Colorado City. Other nearby bases include St. George (4), Cedar City (2), and Hurricane (1). Distances run up to about 58 miles. 2 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Appliance Repair Center is the nearest, roughly 22.4 miles from Colorado City. Across 8 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Colorado City is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Colorado City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 22.4, 30.1, 32.4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 9 |
At the top of the Colorado City list: Mr. Appliance of St. George (35.1 miles away, based in St. George, 4.8 stars from 1,430 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.4 miles away, based in St. George, 4.1 stars from 249 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JJ Service and Repair (30.1 miles away, based in Washington, 4.9 stars from 107 reviews); Appliance Repair Center (22.4 miles away, based in Hurricane, 4.9 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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.
Around Colorado City
Most dryer calls in Colorado City 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.
The Arizona Registrar of Contractors licenses gas piping and gas appliance work under its plumbing classifications (such as C-37 and R-37), which cover piping and appliances for natural and manufactured gas. Source: License Classifications - Arizona Registrar of Contractors
Arizona has no appliance-repair-specific license; work is regulated through Registrar of Contractors classifications, and state law removes the small-job (under $1,000) handyman exemption for any work connecting or repairing appliances on natural gas or propane. Source: A.R.S. 32-1121 - Persons not required to be licensed
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Colorado City
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Colorado City, AZ
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Dryer Repair in Colorado City
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Colorado City
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.