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 Silver City listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Silver City, NM
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 92 miles of Silver City. Other nearby bases include Las Cruces (3), Truth or Consequences (1), and Morenci (1). Distances run up to about 92 miles. Of those, 1 mentions gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Appliance Clinic, around 61.9 miles out. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Silver City is inside its regular service area.
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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 0 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 92 miles | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 61.9, 63.7, 64.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
Closest matches for Silver City: Appliance Clinic (61.9 miles away, based in Truth or Consequences, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Pioneer Appliance Repair Crew (64.3 miles away, based in Clifton, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews); Aurora Appliance Repair Morenci (63.7 miles away, based in Morenci, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Refrigerated solutions inc (90.8 miles away, based in Las Cruces, 4.9 stars from 46 reviews).
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
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
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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Silver City
Most dryer calls in Silver City 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Silver City
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Silver City, 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 Silver City technician which parts to bring.