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 Lafayette, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Lafayette, CO
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lafayette. 3 list an address in Lafayette, and other nearby bases include Westminster (14), Thornton (7), and Broomfield (6). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. The closest is Vanguard Lafayette Appliance Repair Co, about 0.5 miles away. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lafayette. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.3, 1.9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
At the top of the Lafayette list: Columbine Appliance & Fireplaces (3.4 miles away, based in Erie, 4.8 stars from 2,693 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Factory (9.8 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.6 stars from 1,109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Team Arvada (10.3 miles away, based in Arvada, 4.9 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tonny's Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.9 stars from 217 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Local Notes for Lafayette
Most dryer calls in Lafayette 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 Lafayette
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lafayette, CO
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What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lafayette
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lafayette technician which parts to bring.