A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Socorro and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Socorro, NM
Within 60 miles of Socorro there are 5 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Belen (3), Los Lunas (1), and Peralta (1). Distances run up to about 54 miles. The closest is Mike's Independent Repair Services,, about 42.8 miles away. Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 5 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Socorro is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Socorro. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 42.8, 43.9, 46.0 |
First up for Socorro: Tony's Gas & Appliances./ (43.9 miles away, based in Belen, 4.9 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Roy's Appliance. (50.5 miles away, based in Los Lunas, 4.3 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (46.0 miles away, based in Belen, 4.1 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mike's Independent Repair Services, (42.8 miles away, based in Belen, 4.8 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Socorro, NM
Most dryer calls in Socorro 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 Socorro Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Socorro, NM
Do you cover Socorro and nearby towns?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Other Dryer Repair in Socorro
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Socorro
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.