Garage appliances
Washers, dryers and second refrigerators in garages deal with Miami heat and humidity. Mention where the appliance is when you call.
Goulds is a historic railroad community along U.S. 1 in south Miami-Dade. We connect residents in ZIP codes 33170, 33177 and 33189 with independent contractors for refrigerator, washer, dryer and dishwasher repair.
Goulds is an unincorporated community and Census-designated place. South Miami Heights lies to the north, Cutler Bay to the northeast and Princeton to the south. U.S. Route 1 (Dixie Highway) is its main road. Homesteaders settled the area around 1900. It took its name from Lyman Goulds, who operated a Florida East Coast Railway siding built there in 1903. Cauley Square, a former railway town, is part of Goulds today.
Census ZIP code area data places most of Goulds in 33170, with small parts in 33177 and 33189. All three are on our coverage list.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024 estimates) counts about 4,600 homes in Goulds, with roughly 14,400 residents. About 64% are single-family detached houses, 12% are attached homes such as townhouses, and 22% are in buildings with two or more units.
The median home here was built in 1986. Homes from the 1980s and early 1990s are old enough that original water supply lines, dryer vent ducts and outlets may be due for a look, even when the appliance itself is newer.
About 56% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, so most residents arrange appliance repairs themselves. If you rent, check your lease first, since your landlord or property manager may handle repairs.
Washers, dryers and second refrigerators in garages deal with Miami heat and humidity. Mention where the appliance is when you call.
In single-family homes the dryer vent often runs through a wall or attic to the outside. Long or crushed ducts slow drying and collect lint.
Many people ask about Princeton and Naranja, the communities just to the south. Our coverage is set by ZIP code. Census data places about 91% of Princeton in ZIP code 33032, which is not on our current coverage list. Only Princeton's northern edge falls in 33170. Naranja lies entirely in 33032. So we can confirm coverage for Goulds, but not for most of Princeton or for Naranja today.
In Goulds itself, housing is a mix. Census estimates show about two-thirds detached houses, with townhouses and mid-size buildings making up most of the rest. The median home was built in 1986, so many homes are now old enough that original supply lines, vent ducts and outlets deserve a look.
Before you call, check the simple things. Make sure the breaker hasn't tripped, the water valves are open, the dryer's lint filter is clean and the dishwasher's filter is clear. If the problem continues, one call connects you with an independent contractor.
These are the four appliances we connect homeowners for. Each guide explains common problems, safe checks and when to call.
Not cooling, leaking, ice maker problems or new noises. Keep the condenser coils clean and the door seals tight; both matter more in Miami's heat.
Refrigerator repair guideWon't drain or spin, leaking, shaking or not starting. Check the fill hoses for bulges or cracks, and leave the door open between loads on front-loaders.
Washer repair guideNo heat, long drying times, loud noises or not starting. Slow drying is often a lint or vent problem; clean the lint filter before or after every load.
Dryer repair guideNot draining, not cleaning, leaking or showing an error code. Clean the filter regularly; a clogged filter is a common cause of poor cleaning and slow draining.
Dishwasher repair guideThese ZIP codes overlap Goulds in Census Bureau ZIP code area data and are on our current coverage list. Most of neighboring Princeton and all of Naranja lie in ZIP 33032, which is not on our coverage list.
Coverage is set by ZIP code. Census data places most of Princeton and all of Naranja in ZIP 33032, which is not on our current coverage list. Princeton's northern edge falls in 33170, which is covered. Use the checker to confirm your ZIP code.
Census ZIP code area data places most of Goulds in 33170, with small parts in 33177 and 33189. All three are on our coverage list.
Clean the filter at the bottom of the tub, check that the spray arms spin freely and their holes aren't clogged, and run hot water at the sink before starting a cycle. If dishes still come out dirty, call to be connected with a contractor.
Our current coverage list includes 33170, 33177 and 33189, which overlap Goulds according to Census Bureau ZIP code area data. Most of neighboring Princeton and all of Naranja lie in ZIP 33032, which is not on our coverage list. Coverage can change, so enter your ZIP code in the checker on this page each time you need help.
Yes, but check your lease first. About 44% of homes in Goulds are rented, and many leases say the landlord or property manager arranges appliance repairs. If you're responsible for the repair, call and we'll connect you with an independent contractor.
One call connects you with an independent repair professional serving your Goulds ZIP code.
