A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The Alamosa listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Alamosa
Within 67 miles of Alamosa there are 7 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Alamosa, and the rest are spread across Pagosa Springs (3), Colorado City (2), and Cotopaxi (1). Nearest on the list: Ivan's Appliance and Small Engines Repair, around 0.6 miles out. 1 lists gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 4 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Alamosa is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alamosa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 63.9, 64.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (67 mi) | 7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 1 |
First up for Alamosa: Ivan's Appliance and Small Engines Repair (0.6 miles away, 3.8 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (66.5 miles away, based in Pagosa Springs, lists Saturday hours); WRIGHT APPLIANCE SERVICE AND REPAIR LLC (64.9 miles away, based in Cotopaxi, 3.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coyote Appliance Repair (63.9 miles away, based in Pagosa Springs, 3.2 stars from 18 reviews).
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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.
What Alamosa Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Alamosa 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.
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)
In Colorado, you can check a license with the Colorado DORA License Lookup or report a problem to the Colorado Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Alamosa
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Alamosa, CO
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Alamosa technician which parts to bring.