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 Lamar, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Lamar, CO
6 repair companies serve Lamar from within 109 miles. 1 of them are based in Lamar itself, and other nearby bases include Garden City (2), Pueblo (2), and La Junta (1). The farthest listed company is about 109 miles out. The closest is Bair's Appliance Repair LLC, about 0.0 miles away. 2 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Lamar is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lamar. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (109 mi) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.0, 50.9, 94.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
First up for Lamar: Bair's Appliance Repair LLC (0.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (50.9 miles away, based in La Junta, 4.3 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro (95.4 miles away, based in Garden City, 4.0 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Guard (94.1 miles away, based in Garden City, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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: $100–$200 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.
What Lamar Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lamar 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 Lamar Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lamar, CO
Do you cover Lamar and nearby towns?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lamar
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lamar technician which parts to bring.