Mr. Ed's Appliance Service and Sales
18 yrs in businessAlbuquerque, NM
4.740 reviewsRated 4.7 out of 5 from 40 reviews
Washer Repair · Dryer Repair · Oven & Range Repair +2 more
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New Mexico · 49th of 50 states
Dryer repair in New Mexico
7 listed dryer repair businesses across 4 cities in New Mexico, ranked by customer rating — 78% of everything this directory holds for the state, and 49th of the 50 states with any. Compare licensing and review counts, then call directly. Free, and no commission.
Vent cleaning is local work by definition, and many of the pros below list dryer vent cleaning as a separate service. Ask for it on the same visit as the repair.
- Listed pros
- 7
- State rank
- 49th
- Cities
- 4
- Average rating
- 4.5
- Licensed
- 7
- Median years trading
- 26
- Reviews
- 322
Dryer repair pros in New Mexico
Sorted by rating, then review count. Every phone number is a direct line to the business.
Ortega's Appliance Service
33 yrs in businessAlbuquerque, NM
4.6167 reviewsRated 4.6 out of 5 from 167 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +4 more
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Premier Appliance
26 yrs in businessSanta Fe, NM
4.540 reviewsRated 4.5 out of 5 from 40 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
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Albuquerque, NM
4.530 reviewsRated 4.5 out of 5 from 30 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
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Rio Rancho, NM
4.520 reviewsRated 4.5 out of 5 from 20 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
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Alamogordo, NM
4.515 reviewsRated 4.5 out of 5 from 15 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
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Silver City, NM
4.510 reviewsRated 4.5 out of 5 from 10 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
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What the listings say about dryer repair in New Mexico
Counted from the 7 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.
New Mexico holds 7 listed dryer repair businesses, out of 674 nationwide. That ranks 49th of the 50 states with any, level with Maine and behind Texas on 27. They are 7 of the 9 businesses listed in New Mexico — 78% of the state directory.
Their ratings average 4.5, against 4.6 across all 674 listed nationwide, and 7 of the 7 sit at 4.5 or better. None holds a straight 5.0, and none sits below 4.0. Between them they carry 322 reviews, the largest single tally being 167 on Ortega's Appliance Service in Albuquerque. Rating and review volume are what the businesses' own public profiles report — treat a high average on six reviews differently from the same average on six hundred.
By review volume the group is led by Ortega's Appliance Service in Albuquerque (167 reviews, 4.6), Mr. Ed's Appliance Service and Sales in Albuquerque (40 reviews, 4.7) and Premier Appliance in Santa Fe (40 reviews, 4.5). By rating it is Mr. Ed's Appliance Service and Sales at 4.7 on 40 reviews, Ortega's Appliance Service at 4.6 on 167 reviews and Premier Appliance at 4.5 on 40 reviews. Those are two different questions and they rarely give the same answer — volume tells you a company has been doing this at scale, a high average on a handful of reviews tells you much less.
All 7 state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. On top of that, 7 show a Better Business Bureau accreditation in the profiles. None advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, so call early in the day and ask directly. All of that is self-stated in the listing, not verified here: ask for the license number and a current certificate of insurance, and for anything that opens a sealed refrigerant system ask to see federal EPA Section 608 certification, which is required in all fifty states.
3 of the 7 publish a founding year: the longest-established has been trading since 1993, and the median across those that say is 26 years. Albuquerque holds the most at 4 — 57% of the group — followed by Alamogordo on 1, across 4 New Mexico cities with an index page. Between them they name 23 distinct towns, suburbs and neighborhoods in their stated service areas, so coverage reaches well past the cities listed here — give your address when you call rather than assuming.
| Measure | New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Listed prosof 674 nationwide for dryer repair | 7 |
| Rank among statesTexas leads on 27 | 49th of 50 |
| Share of the New Mexico directory7 of 9 listed businesses | 78% |
| Average rating4.6 nationwide · 7 rated 4.5+ | 4.5 |
| Reviews on filemost on one profile: 167 | 322 |
| State licensing claimed7 also state insurance | 7 of 7 |
| Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking | 7 BBB |
| 24/7 emergencyask when you call | 0 of 7 |
| Longest trading sincemedian 26 years across 3 that publish one | 1993 |
| Cities with an index pageAlbuquerque leads on 4 | 4 |
| Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address | 23 |
Beyond dryer repair, these 7 businesses also list cooktop repair (1). Worth knowing before the visit — a second job on the same call-out is far cheaper than a second call-out.
Not counted above
2 more New Mexico appliance repair businesses, service list unknown
These are real New Mexico companies whose records carry contact details but no list of what they repair. None of them states dryer repair, so none is counted in the 7 above, and none is listed here as servicing one. Asking takes one phone call, which beats starting the search again.
Details for these businesses come from OpenStreetMap under the Open Database License © OpenStreetMap contributors. We hold no rating, licence or insurance details for themeither — confirm before hiring.
Dryer repair by city in New Mexico
Counts are dryer repair businesses based in that city. Albuquerque holds 57% of the state's total.
Where New Mexico dryer pros say they work
Every place the 7 listed businesses name in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.
Albuquerque · Rio Rancho · Corrales · Bernalillo · Los Lunas · Santa Fe · Alamogordo · Bayard · Cedar Crest · Cloudcroft · Deming · Eldorado · Espanola · Holloman AFB · Los Alamos · Los Ranchos · North Valley · Silver City · South Valley · Tesuque · Tijeras · Truth or Consequences · Tularosa
What New Mexico technicians find most often
The 5 most common dryer faults, and whether each is homeowner work or a job for a licensed technician.
Tumbles but produces no heat at all
TechnicianA blown thermal fuse — usually triggered by a restricted vent — or a failed heating element on an electric machine, or an igniter on a gas one.
Step-by-step: Dryer Not Heating→Heats but clothes take two or three cycles to dry
Homeowner fixA crushed, kinked or lint-packed vent line, or a blocked exterior flap. Airflow, not heat, is the limiting factor.
Step-by-step: Dryer Takes Too Long→Loud rumbling, thumping, or a rhythmic squeal
TechnicianWorn drum rollers, a failing idler pulley, or a glazed drive belt. All are wear parts and are usually replaced together.
Step-by-step: Dryer Squealing or Thumping→Will not start, no sound at all
TechnicianThe door switch, the start switch, or a thermal cut-off on the heater circuit. Door switches fail from thousands of open-close cycles.
Step-by-step: Dryer Won't Start→Cabinet or laundry room gets very hot during a cycle
TechnicianThe vent is discharging into the room, or the cycling thermostat has failed closed. Treat this as urgent — it is the classic pre-fire condition.
Step-by-step: Dryer Takes Too Long→
Try these before you book a New Mexico technician
10 published dryer guides. A diagnostic fee is $50–$100 before any work starts, so half an hour with a flashlight is worth spending.
Dryer Not HeatingModerate · 45–120 minutesDryer Takes Too LongModerate · 45–120 minutesDryer Squealing or ThumpingModerate · 60–150 minutesDryer Won't StartModerate · 30–75 minutesDryer Drum Not TurningModerate · 60–150 minutesDryer Shuts Off Mid-CycleModerate · 45–120 minutesDryer Smells Like BurningModerate · 60–120 minutesDryer Trips the BreakerAdvanced · 60–120 minutesDryer Getting Too HotModerate · 60–120 minutesDryer Tearing or Snagging ClothesModerate · 45–90 minutes
Keep the next call from happening
Ask the technician to walk you through these while they are on site — every one of them prevents a fault in the list above.
Clean the lint screen
Every loadPrevents: Restricted airflow, long cycles, and the heat build-up behind most failures.
Wash the lint screen with soapy water and a brush
Every 6 monthsPrevents: The invisible fabric-softener film that blocks a screen that looks clean.
Disconnect and clean the full vent run and exterior hood
AnnuallyPrevents: Blown thermal fuses, two-cycle drying, and the leading cause of dryer fires.
Other appliances in New Mexico
Counts are New Mexico businesses servicing that appliance, out of the 9 listed statewide. A dash opens the nationwide page instead.
Dryer repair in other states
Every state with a listed dryer specialist, most first. New Mexico sits 49th of 50 on 7.
Texas27Florida26Tennessee20Michigan19North Carolina19Ohio19California18Colorado18Minnesota17New Jersey17Virginia17Indiana16Louisiana16Alabama15Arizona15Georgia15Idaho15Pennsylvania15Connecticut14Illinois14Kansas14Kentucky14Maryland14Massachusetts14Missouri14Nebraska14New York14Washington14Oklahoma13Oregon13South Carolina13Wisconsin13Nevada11Utah11Hawaii10Montana10Alaska9Arkansas9Delaware9Iowa9Mississippi9South Dakota9West Virginia9New Hampshire8North Dakota8Vermont8Wyoming8Maine7Rhode Island7
What dryer repair costs in New Mexico
National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $50–$100 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro New Mexico sits toward the top of each range and rural calls toward the bottom, while the part costs about the same anywhere. Nothing here is a quote.
| Repair | Parts + labor |
|---|---|
| Full vent cleaning, machine to exterior hoodThe highest-value maintenance spend on any appliance in the house. | $100–$200 |
| Thermal fuseAlways paired with a vent clean or it blows again within weeks. | $100–$200 |
| Heating element (electric)Part is $20–$60; the rest is access and labor. | $150–$300 |
| Igniter or flame sensor (gas)Licensed work. Ask the technician to leak-check the connection afterwards. | $150–$300 |
| Drum rollers, belt, and idler pulleyReplace as a set — the cabinet is already open. | $150–$350 |
| Door switch or start switchQuick job; often the same-visit fix. | $100–$220 |
10–13 years. Dryers are mechanically simple and often outlast the washer they were bought with, provided the vent run is short, rigid, and cleaned annually. When replacing beats repairing covers the 4 cases where the maths turns, in full.
Blue Book
The 50% rule for a dryer
- New unit, US average
- $750
- Expected lifespan
- 12 years
- Repair-or-replace line
- $375
A quote above $375 on a dryer past 8 years old is usually better spent on a replacement.
Estimate my dryer’s valuePrice the part firstDryer repair in New Mexico — common questions
How many dryer repair pros are listed in New Mexico?
7 businesses listed in New Mexico name dryer repair among the work they do — 78% of the 9 businesses this directory holds for the state, 49th of the 50 states with any, out of 674 listed nationwide — 1% of them. Albuquerque accounts for 4 of them. The directory is a sample of the market, not a register of every company trading in New Mexico.
Which dryer repair companies are rated highest in New Mexico?
Mr. Ed's Appliance Service and Sales in Albuquerque at 4.7 on 40 reviews, Ortega's Appliance Service in Albuquerque at 4.6 on 167 reviews, Premier Appliance in Santa Fe at 4.5 on 40 reviews — that is the order the list on this page uses. The most-reviewed is different: Ortega's Appliance Service in Albuquerque, with 167 reviews at 4.6. Read both — a 5.0 on nine reviews and a 4.6 on four hundred are not the same claim.
How much does dryer repair cost in New Mexico?
Expect $100–$350 for a common dryer repair, parts and labor together, on top of a $50–$100 diagnostic fee that most companies credit against the work if you go ahead. Those are national bands, not New Mexico quotes: labor rates track local wages and drive time, so a dense metro sits at the top of each range and a rural call at the bottom, while the part itself costs about the same anywhere. Get written estimates from two or three of the 7 listed here before authorizing anything.
Which New Mexico city has the most dryer repair companies?
Albuquerque, with 4 of the 7 — 57% of the group — followed by Alamogordo on 1. 4 New Mexico cities in total have at least one.
Are dryer repair technicians licensed in New Mexico?
All 7 listed here state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. 7 also show a Better Business Bureau accreditation. Licensing for appliance repair is set state by state and sometimes by city or county, so the reliable check is the paperwork: ask which license the company works under, get the number, and confirm it with the issuing authority. Two requirements are national rather than local — sealed refrigerant work needs federal EPA Section 608 certification, and gas work needs a technician qualified for gas appliances.
Can I get same-day or emergency dryer repair in New Mexico?
None of the 7 listed here advertises round-the-clock emergency cover. Same-day appointments for common faults are still routine in the trade. Call early in the day and ask directly — a technician who already has the part on the van can often fit you in.
Which dryer brands do New Mexico repair pros service?
The dryer pros listed in New Mexico name 12 distinct brands between them. The most widely covered are Frigidaire (7), GE (7), LG (7), Maytag (7), Whirlpool (7), Samsung (6). Dryer parts are among the most interchangeable in the trade, so brand rarely limits who can help — with one exception: heat-pump and condenser dryers from Bosch, Miele and LG use sealed refrigerant circuits and need a technician who explicitly services them.
How long have New Mexico dryer repair companies been in business?
3 of the 7 publish one. The longest-established has been trading since 1993, and the median across those that say is 26 years. Use it as one signal among several: what matters more is whether the technician has opened your platform before, and whether the warranty term is written on the invoice.
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Apply the 50% rule. A new dryer averages $750 in the US and lasts about 12 years, so a repair quote over roughly $375 on a unit past 8 years old is usually money better spent on a replacement. Below that line, with life left on the clock, repair almost always wins. Ask for parts and labor as separate figures — it is normally the part, not the hours, that pushes a quote past the threshold.
What should I have ready before calling a dryer technician in New Mexico?
Gas or electric — this determines who is allowed to do the work. Whether the drum turns, whether it heats, or neither. How long the vent run is and when it was last cleaned. Having those three answers ready is what turns a diagnose-then-return-visit into a single trip. Worth knowing before you call: 1 of the 7 listed in New Mexico also offer cooktop repair, which can be worth bundling into the same visit.
Need a dryer repaired in New Mexico?
Compare 7 listed businesses on rating, licensing and brands serviced — 7 state a license and 7 sit at 4.5 or better — then call the number on the listing. No forms, no lead fees.