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. The Lovington 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, Lovington
6 repair companies serve Lovington from within 77 miles. Other nearby bases include Roswell (3), Hobbs (1), and Plains (1). The farthest listed company is about 76 miles out. 2 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 16.8 miles from Lovington. Rated companies nearby average 3.1 stars across 5 businesses. Lovington is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 16.8, 34.2, 41.3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 0 |
| Companies within 77 miles | 6 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Lovington: Sears Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Hobbs, lists Saturday hours); David's Appliance Repair (34.2 miles away, based in Plains, 4.8 stars from 4 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (76.0 miles away, based in Roswell, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fehr's Appliance Repair Center (41.3 miles away, based in Seminole, 3.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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
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
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Lovington
Most dryer calls in Lovington 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 Lovington
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lovington, NM
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lovington technician which parts to bring.