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 Gunbarrel, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Gunbarrel
40 repair companies serve Gunbarrel from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Longmont (7), Westminster (7), and Boulder (6). The closest is Appliance Master Boulder, about 1.0 miles away. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gunbarrel. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.5, 3.8 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
At the top of the Gunbarrel list: Columbine Appliance & Fireplaces (6.6 miles away, based in Erie, 4.8 stars from 2,693 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Factory (15.5 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.6 stars from 1,109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Team Arvada (15.8 miles away, based in Arvada, 4.9 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Boulder (3.8 miles away, based in Boulder, 4.8 stars from 598 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Gunbarrel, CO
Most dryer calls in Gunbarrel 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)
Before You Book in Gunbarrel
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Gunbarrel, CO
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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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.