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 Brighton, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Brighton
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Brighton. The rest are spread across Thornton (16), Commerce City (6), and Westminster (6). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Onward Appliance Techs, around 5.9 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brighton. 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) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.9, 6.7, 8.0 |
Closest matches for Brighton: Columbine Appliance & Fireplaces (14.3 miles away, based in Erie, 4.8 stars from 2,693 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Factory (16.2 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.6 stars from 1,109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Onward Appliance Techs (5.9 miles away, based in Commerce City, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Denver Rapid Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Denver, 4.9 stars from 192 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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 Brighton Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Brighton 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)
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)
Questions to Ask a Brighton Technician
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Brighton, CO
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Brighton
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Brighton
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.