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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Boulder and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Boulder, CO
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Boulder. 6 of them are based in Boulder itself, and the rest are spread across Westminster (8), Longmont (7), and Broomfield (6). Best Boulder Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Boulder. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.7, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
The leading options for Boulder are Columbine Appliance & Fireplaces (10.5 miles away, based in Erie, 4.8 stars from 2,693 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Factory (15.4 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.6 stars from 1,109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Boulder (2.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 598 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Team Arvada (15.6 miles away, based in Arvada, 4.9 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
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.
Around Boulder
Most dryer calls in Boulder 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.
Questions to Ask a Boulder Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Boulder, CO
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Do you cover Boulder and nearby towns?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Related Repair Pages for Boulder
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Boulder
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.