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 Shiprock, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Shiprock
Within 60 miles of Shiprock there are 8 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Durango (4), Farmington (3), and Cortez (1). Distances run up to about 57 miles. Appliance Service Co.. is the nearest, roughly 27.0 miles from Shiprock. 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 8 businesses. Shiprock 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 27.0, 29.7, 30.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
First up for Shiprock: Sears Appliance Repair (30.5 miles away, based in Farmington, 3.3 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (55.4 miles away, based in Durango, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.9 miles away, based in Cortez, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance Repair (57.2 miles away, based in Durango, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews).
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
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
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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?
- 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 Shiprock
Most dryer calls in Shiprock 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 Shiprock
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Shiprock, NM
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Shiprock technician which parts to bring.