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.
Miami, Florida
Appliance repair across the City of Miami
Inside Miami's city limits, most homes are apartments and condos, and most residents rent. This guide covers what that means when a refrigerator, washer, dryer or dishwasher breaks down, and how one call connects you with an independent local contractor.
About the area
Where Miami is
The City of Miami is the incorporated city at the center of Miami-Dade County. Its neighborhoods run from Downtown and Brickell to Little Havana, Allapattah, Wynwood, Edgewater, Little Haiti, Coconut Grove and Flagami. Many people say “Miami” for the whole county, but this page is about the city itself. For the wider area, see our homepage and the full list of locations.
City of Miami homes are some of the most varied in the county. Waterfront high-rises sit a few blocks from small apartment buildings, duplexes and older single-family streets. The appliance problems are the same everywhere: warm refrigerators, leaking washers and slow dryers. What changes is who arranges the repair and how the contractor gets in.
Local homes
Homes in Miami and what they mean for appliance repair
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024 estimates) counts about 223,800 homes in Miami, with roughly 459,700 residents. About 22% are single-family detached houses, 9% are attached homes such as townhouses, and 68% are in buildings with two or more units, including 40% in large buildings of 50 or more units.
The median home in Miami was built in 1979, 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.
Renters make up about 69% of occupied homes. If you rent, check your lease and contact your landlord or property manager before arranging a repair, because many leases say who is responsible for appliances. If you own your home, or your landlord asks you to arrange the visit, one call connects you with an independent contractor.
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.
Local guide
Repairs in apartments, condos and high-rises
Census estimates show that about four in ten homes in the city are in buildings with 50 or more units. In those buildings a repair visit is part appliance problem and part logistics. Ask the front desk or management how contractors check in, whether the service elevator needs to be reserved, and whether work is limited to certain hours. Have those answers ready when you call so the contractor can plan the visit.
Space is the other factor. City apartments often fit a stacked washer-dryer into a closet or put a slim, counter-depth refrigerator in a galley kitchen. Note the exact model number, measure the opening, and say whether the unit is built in. Removing trim panels or sliding a built-in out of its opening takes time, and contractors appreciate knowing in advance.
Because most City of Miami households rent, the first call is often to the landlord. Many leases make the property owner responsible for appliances that came with the unit. If the appliance is yours, or your landlord asks you to set up the repair, we'll connect you with an independent contractor who serves your ZIP code.
Appliances
Refrigerator, washer, dryer and dishwasher repair in Miami
These are the four appliances we connect homeowners for. Each guide explains common problems, safe checks and when to call.
Refrigerator repair in Miami
Not cooling, leaking, ice maker problems or new noises. Built-in and counter-depth models are common in condo kitchens; mention it if yours sits flush with the cabinets.
Refrigerator repair guideWasher repair in Miami
Won't drain or spin, leaking, shaking or not starting. Stacked and compact washers are common in condo closets; note the exact model and how the unit is installed.
Washer repair guideDryer repair in Miami
No heat, long drying times, loud noises or not starting. Some buildings maintain shared dryer ducts; ask management who cleans the duct for your unit.
Dryer repair guideDishwasher repair in Miami
Not draining, not cleaning, leaking or showing an error code. If you see water, turn off the supply valve under the sink; leaks can reach the unit below.
Dishwasher repair guideCoverage
Miami ZIP codes we cover
These ZIP codes overlap Miami in Census Bureau ZIP code area data and are on our current coverage list. Parts of 33126, 33134, 33138, 33142, 33144, 33147 and 33150 also fall inside city limits and are on the list too.
- 33125
- 33127
- 33128
- 33129
- 33130
- 33131
- 33132
- 33133
- 33135
- 33136
- 33137
- 33145
How it works in Miami
- 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
Miami appliance repair questions
Is this page different from your Miami homepage?
Yes. The homepage covers appliance repair across the Miami area as a whole. This page is about homes inside the City of Miami's limits, where most residents rent and many live in larger buildings, so the guidance focuses on building access, compact appliances and landlord responsibilities.
My building has a stacked washer and dryer. Can it be repaired?
Stacked washer-dryer pairs and compact laundry units are common in city apartments, and many contractors work on them. When you call, give the brand and model number and say how the unit is installed, so you can confirm the contractor handles that type.
What should I tell building management before a repair visit?
Ask how contractors check in, whether the service elevator needs to be reserved, and whether repairs are limited to certain days or hours. Some buildings also ask for the contractor's details in advance.
Which Miami ZIP codes are covered?
Our current coverage list includes 33125, 33127, 33128, 33129, 33130, 33131, 33132, 33133, 33135, 33136, 33137 and 33145, which overlap Miami according to Census Bureau ZIP code area data. Parts of 33126, 33134, 33138, 33142, 33144, 33147 and 33150 also fall inside city limits and are on the list too. Coverage can change, so enter your ZIP code in the checker on this page each time you need help.
I rent in Miami. Can I still call?
Yes, but check your lease first. About 69% of homes in Miami 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.
Sources and further reading
- Miami: 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.
Appliance trouble in Miami? Let's get you connected.
One call connects you with an independent repair professional serving your Miami ZIP code.
