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 Florence, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Florence
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Florence. Other nearby bases include Pueblo (10), Cañon City (1), and Cotopaxi (1). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 7.5 miles from Florence. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 9 rated companies in range average 3.7 stars.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.5, 19.5, 19.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Florence are Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Cañon City, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Pueblo, 4.5 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); BROADWAY APPLIANCE (28.9 miles away, based in Pueblo, 3.2 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fox Appliance Repair of Pueblo (27.7 miles away, based in Pueblo, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Florence
Most dryer calls in Florence 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, §§ 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Florence
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Florence, CO
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Other Dryer Repair in Florence
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Florence
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.