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. The Eaton 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, Eaton
Within 30 miles of Eaton there are 31 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Fort Collins (15), Loveland (8), and Johnstown (3). Hispano Maintenance is the nearest, roughly 7.2 miles from Eaton. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 28 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.2, 9.3, 10.5 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 31 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
The leading options for Eaton are Manweiler Appliance (10.5 miles away, based in Windsor, 4.9 stars from 649 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Colorado (19.3 miles away, based in Loveland, 4.8 stars from 1,832 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Greeley, 1.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NoCo Appliance (19.4 miles away, based in Loveland, 4.9 stars from 30 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Eaton, CO
Most dryer calls in Eaton 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 Eaton Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Eaton, CO
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Eaton
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.