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 Fort Collins, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Fort Collins, CO
39 repair companies serve Fort Collins from within 30 miles. 15 list an address in Fort Collins, and the rest are spread across Loveland (8), Longmont (7), and Johnstown (3). The closest is Cornerstone Appliance Repair LLC, about 0.3 miles away. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.6 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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 39 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.6 |
The leading options for Fort Collins are Mr. Appliance of Northern Colorado (9.9 miles away, based in Loveland, 4.8 stars from 1,832 reviews); Manweiler Appliance (9.7 miles away, based in Windsor, 4.9 stars from 649 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NoCo Appliance (9.6 miles away, based in Loveland, 4.9 stars from 30 reviews); Viking Repair Pro (26.6 miles away, based in Longmont, 4.7 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat 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
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
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
Dryer Notes for Fort Collins, CO
Most dryer calls in Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Collins, CO
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
More Laundry Repair in Fort Collins, CO
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Fort Collins technician which parts to bring.