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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Pagosa Springs and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Pagosa Springs, CO
Within 60 miles of Pagosa Springs there are 10 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Pagosa Springs itself, and other nearby bases include Durango (6) and Bayfield (1). Distances run up to about 47 miles. 2 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Pagosa Springs. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 9 businesses. Pagosa Springs is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pagosa Springs. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.5, 3.0 |
First up for Pagosa Springs: Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (46.2 miles away, based in Durango, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alpine Appliance (1.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Au Appliance Repair & Sales LLC (31.5 miles away, based in Bayfield, 5.0 stars from 48 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. 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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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 (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.
Around Pagosa Springs
Most dryer calls in Pagosa Springs 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 Pagosa Springs Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Pagosa Springs, CO
Which areas near Pagosa Springs do these technicians cover?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Pagosa Springs
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Pagosa Springs technician which parts to bring.