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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Gallup, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Gallup
6 repair companies serve Gallup from within 93 miles. 1 of them are based in Gallup itself, and the rest are spread across Farmington (3), Grants (1), and Holbrook (1). 1 lists gas appliance or dryer work specifically. TruFix Appliance & Mobile Home Supplies is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Gallup. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Gallup is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gallup. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 51.5, 88.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (93 mi) | 6 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 1 |
Closest matches for Gallup: TruFix Appliance & Mobile Home Supplies (0.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (92.2 miles away, based in Farmington, 3.3 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lopez Appliance Repair (51.5 miles away, based in Grants, 4.1 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Star Tech Appliance LLC. (88.8 miles away, based in Farmington, 4.3 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What Gallup Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Gallup 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.
Natural gas piping and gas appliance work needs a Construction Industries Division MM-2 (natural gas fitting) or MM-98 (mechanical) license, with journeyman gas fitter certification for workers; the plumbing-only MM-1 class excludes gas appliances and gas piping, and LP gas systems fall under a separate LP gas classification. Source: CID License Classifications and Scopes (City of Albuquerque)
New Mexico has no appliance-repair-only license; installing, repairing and servicing natural gas piping and listed gas appliances falls under the Construction Industries Division's MM-2 natural gas fitting classification. Source: CID License Classifications and Scopes (City of Albuquerque)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Gallup
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Gallup, NM
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Do you cover Gallup and nearby towns?
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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.