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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Fort Carson, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Fort Carson
Within 30 miles of Fort Carson there are 38 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Colorado Springs (33), Manitou Springs (2), and Woodland Park (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. RES Refrigeration and Ice is the nearest, roughly 4.0 miles from Fort Carson. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.0, 4.4, 4.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 38 |
The leading options for Fort Carson are D3/A-OK Appliance Service, Inc. (7.9 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.7 stars from 4,697 reviews); Dakine Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.9 stars from 1,286 reviews); Alpha Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 5.0 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Front Range (10.7 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.9 stars from 1,710 reviews).
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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:
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
What Fort Carson Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Fort Carson 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Fort Carson
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Carson, CO
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Fort Carson technician which parts to bring.