The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Commerce City, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Commerce City
40 repair companies serve Commerce City from within 30 miles. 6 of them are based in Commerce City itself, and the rest are spread across Thornton (15), Aurora (11), and Denver (5). Onward Appliance Techs is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Commerce City. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 4.7, 4.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
At the top of the Commerce City list: Wilson & Myers (11.5 miles away, based in Denver, 4.9 stars from 1,412 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Factory (11.6 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.6 stars from 1,109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Denver Rapid Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Denver, 4.9 stars from 192 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Onward Appliance Techs (2.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 9 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Commerce City
Most dryer calls in Commerce 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.
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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Commerce City
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Commerce City, CO
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Commerce 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.