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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
20 repair companies serve Los Ranchos de Albuquerque from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Albuquerque (14), Edgewood (2), and Rio Rancho (1). 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Hugo's TV & Appliance Repair, about 2.0 miles away. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.5, 2.7 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 20 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
Closest matches for Los Ranchos de Albuquerque: Sarah's Appliance Repair LLC (4.0 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.9 stars from 566 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care & Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.8 stars from 84 reviews); Mr. Ed's Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.8 stars from 136 reviews); ASAP Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.9 stars from 657 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Around Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Most dryer calls in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 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)
In New Mexico, you can check a license with the NM Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries: Verify a License or report a problem to the New Mexico Department of Justice (Attorney General), Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Los Ranchos de Albuquerque Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Do you cover Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and nearby towns?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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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.