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 Los Chaves listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Los Chaves, NM
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Los Chaves. The rest are spread across Albuquerque (9), Belen (3), and Peralta (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Los Chaves. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 3.7, 4.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
At the top of the Los Chaves list: Tony's Gas & Appliances./ (3.7 miles away, based in Belen, 4.9 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sarah's Appliance Repair LLC (27.3 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.9 stars from 566 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care & Repair (19.2 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.8 stars from 84 reviews); Roy's Appliance. (7.8 miles away, based in Los Lunas, 4.3 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
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
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Los Chaves, NM
Most dryer calls in Los Chaves 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Los Chaves
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Los Chaves, NM
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Los Chaves
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.