Building rules
Many condo and apartment buildings ask for advance notice, a reserved service elevator or the contractor's details before a repair visit. Check with management before you book a time.
Kendall, Florida
Appliance repair in Kendall, FL
Kendall is one of Miami-Dade's largest communities, with houses, townhouses and condos around Dadeland. We connect Kendall residents with independent contractors for refrigerator, washer, dryer and dishwasher repair in five covered ZIP codes.
About the area
Where Kendall is
Kendall is an unincorporated area and Census-designated place about 14 miles southwest of downtown Miami. U.S. Route 1 forms its eastern edge, with Pinecrest beyond. Palmetto Bay is to the southeast, Palmetto Estates and Richmond Heights to the south, and Three Lakes to the southwest. The Crossings is to the west, Kendale Lakes to the northwest, Sunset to the north and Glenvar Heights to the northeast. Dadeland Mall and The Falls are both in Kendall, as is Miami Killian High School.
The name goes back to Henry John Broughton Kendall, a director of the Florida Land and Mortgage Company, which bought much of the land from the State of Florida in 1883. Development was slow at first, and a post office opened in 1914. Today the Census counts close to 80,000 residents.
Local homes
Homes in Kendall and what they mean for appliance repair
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024 estimates) counts about 32,500 homes in Kendall, with roughly 79,600 residents. About 40% are single-family detached houses, 16% are attached homes such as townhouses, and 43% are in buildings with two or more units, including 18% in large buildings of 50 or more units.
The median home in Kendall was built in 1978, so many kitchens and laundry areas have been remodeled at least once. Appliance openings, water lines and dryer vent routes don't always match today's standard sizes, so measuring the space and noting anything unusual helps the contractor come prepared.
About 62% 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.
Leaks travel
In multi-unit buildings, a leaking washer, dishwasher or refrigerator water line can reach the unit below. Know where your unit's shut-off valves are.
Upstairs laundry
Townhouses often put the laundry closet upstairs. A drain pan under the washer and a quick-close shut-off valve limit damage if a hose fails.
Community rules
If your community has an association, check its rules on contractor parking and access before the visit.
Local guide
Kendall, West Kendall and the right page for you
Many people use “Kendall” or “West Kendall” for a much wider area than the Census-defined community. If you live west of Florida's Turnpike, you may be in Kendale Lakes, The Crossings, The Hammocks or Country Walk. Each has its own page with its own ZIP codes. The ZIP code on your mail is the simplest way to check.
Kendall's housing is a real mix. Census estimates show about 40% detached houses, 16% townhouses and other attached homes, and about a third in buildings of 10 or more units. A repair in a Dadeland-area condo involves building access and compact appliances. A repair in a single-family home is more often about garage laundry, long dryer vents or a second refrigerator.
Whichever kind of home you have, the process is the same. Tell us which appliance is acting up and what it's doing, and give us your ZIP code. You'll be connected with an independent contractor who serves your area, and you discuss the diagnosis, price and timing directly with them.
Appliances
Refrigerator, washer, dryer and dishwasher repair in Kendall
These are the four appliances we connect homeowners for. Each guide explains common problems, safe checks and when to call.
Refrigerator repair in Kendall
Not cooling, leaking, ice maker problems or new noises. In compact kitchens, leave a little clearance around the unit so warm air can escape.
Refrigerator repair guideWasher repair in Kendall
Won't drain or spin, leaking, shaking or not starting. Upstairs laundry closets make a drain pan and an easy-to-reach shut-off valve especially important.
Washer repair guideDryer repair in Kendall
No heat, long drying times, loud noises or not starting. Vent ducts that run through interior walls can be long, so slow drying is often an airflow problem.
Dryer repair guideDishwasher repair in Kendall
Not draining, not cleaning, leaking or showing an error code. Leaks under the cabinet can go unnoticed; check the floor after a cycle if anything seems off.
Dishwasher repair guideCoverage
Kendall ZIP codes we cover
These ZIP codes overlap Kendall in Census Bureau ZIP code area data and are on our current coverage list.
- 33176
- 33156
- 33173
- 33186
- 33183
How it works in Kendall
- Call (786) 905-0804 and tell us which appliance is acting up, what you're noticing and your ZIP code.
- Your call is connected with an independent appliance repair contractor who serves your area.
- You discuss the diagnosis, pricing and timing directly with the contractor and decide whether to go ahead.
- Before work begins, confirm the contractor's license and insurance for the job.
Have this ready when you call
- Your ZIP code and any gate, building or parking instructions.
- The appliance type, brand and model number.
- What it's doing, any error code, and when it started.
- Where it is: kitchen, laundry closet, garage or utility room.
Questions
Kendall appliance repair questions
Do you cover West Kendall?
“West Kendall” is a popular name, not an official boundary. Communities often described that way, including Kendale Lakes, The Crossings, The Hammocks and Country Walk, each have their own page here with the ZIP codes we cover. Enter your ZIP code in the checker to confirm.
Which ZIP codes are in Kendall?
Census ZIP code area data places about two-thirds of Kendall in 33176, with the rest in 33156, 33173, 33186 and 33183. All five are on our coverage list.
Is there a cost to use this service?
Our connection service is free for homeowners. The contractor you're connected with will discuss pricing with you directly, and you decide whether to go ahead.
Which Kendall ZIP codes are covered?
Our current coverage list includes 33176, 33156, 33173, 33186 and 33183, which overlap Kendall according to Census Bureau ZIP code area data. Coverage can change, so enter your ZIP code in the checker on this page each time you need help.
Sources and further reading
- Kendall: American Community Survey profileU.S. Census Bureau. Population and housing estimates (2020–2024 ACS 5-year), including home types, year built and owner-occupancy.
- 2020 Census relationship files (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas to places)U.S. Census Bureau. How each ZIP code area overlaps each city and Census-designated place; used to match ZIP codes to communities.
- Are You Storing Food Safely?U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Refrigerator at 40°F or below, freezer at 0°F; appliance thermometers.
- Appliance and Electrical Fire SafetyU.S. Fire Administration. Failure to clean is the leading factor in home clothes dryer fires.
- Hurricanes: plans, kits and checklistsMiami-Dade County. Local hurricane preparation and evacuation information.
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