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. The Longmont listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Longmont
Within 30 miles of Longmont there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 of them are based in Longmont itself, and other nearby bases include Boulder (6), Loveland (6), and Broomfield (5). Distances run up to about 18 miles. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Anthony Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Longmont. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Longmont. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
The leading options for Longmont are Columbine Appliance & Fireplaces (9.9 miles away, based in Erie, 4.8 stars from 2,693 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Colorado (16.6 miles away, based in Loveland, 4.8 stars from 1,832 reviews); Viking Repair Pro (0.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elevation Appliance and Fireplace (8.2 miles away, based in Frederick, 5.0 stars from 167 reviews).
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
If You Smell 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
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
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:
- 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: $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?
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 Longmont, CO
Most dryer calls in Longmont 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 Longmont
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Longmont, CO
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Longmont technician which parts to bring.