Garage appliances
Washers, dryers and second refrigerators in garages deal with Miami heat and humidity. Mention where the appliance is when you call.
Sunset, Florida
Appliance repair in Sunset
Sunset is a community of mostly owner-occupied single-family homes in southwest Miami-Dade, with a median build year of 1970. We connect its homeowners with independent contractors for refrigerator, washer, dryer and dishwasher repair.
About the area
Where Sunset is
Sunset is a Census-designated place bordered by Kendale Lakes, Westwood Lakes, Olympia Heights, Glenvar Heights and Kendall. The Don Shula Expressway and the Snapper Creek Expressway both pass through its southeast corner.
Almost all of Sunset falls in ZIP code 33173, with a small sliver in 33165. Both are on our coverage list. Some lists also tie Sunset to 33176, but Census ZIP code area data shows no meaningful overlap, so we don't list it here.
Local homes
Homes in Sunset and what they mean for appliance repair
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024 estimates) counts about 5,200 homes in Sunset, with roughly 13,500 residents. About 82% are single-family detached houses, 4% are attached homes such as townhouses, and 14% are in buildings with two or more units.
The median home in Sunset was built in 1970, 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 77% 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.
Dryer vent runs
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.
Older dryer outlets
Older homes may have a 3-prong dryer outlet, while newer electric dryers are usually set up for 4-prong. Note your outlet type when you call.
Local guide
Houses from the 1960s and 1970s
About eight in ten Sunset homes are detached single-family houses. In houses of this age, appliances often share the space with decades of updates. A dishwasher may have been added to a kitchen that didn't originally have one, or a laundry room may have moved into the garage. Those changes affect hookups, drains and vents.
Dishwashers added after the fact are a good example. The drain hose often connects to the sink drain or garbage disposal. If water stays in the tub after a cycle, check the filter first and make sure the hose isn't kinked behind the unit. If a disposal was recently installed, its drain plug may need to be removed. If those checks don't help, call to be connected with a contractor.
For refrigerators, Miami heat is the main stress. Keep the condenser coils clean, leave room around the unit for airflow, and use a thermometer to check temperatures. Food safety guidance recommends 40°F or below in the refrigerator and 0°F in the freezer.
Appliances
Refrigerator, washer, dryer and dishwasher repair in Sunset
These are the four appliances we connect homeowners for. Each guide explains common problems, safe checks and when to call.
Refrigerator repair in Sunset
Not cooling, leaking, ice maker problems or new noises. Garage refrigerators and freezers work harder in Miami heat; mention it if yours is in the garage.
Refrigerator repair guideWasher repair in Sunset
Won't drain or spin, leaking, shaking or not starting. Garage and utility-room washers face heat and humidity; check the fill hoses for bulges or cracks.
Washer repair guideDryer repair in Sunset
No heat, long drying times, loud noises or not starting. Long vent runs to an outside wall collect lint; clean the lint filter before or after every load.
Dryer repair guideDishwasher repair in Sunset
Not draining, not cleaning, leaking or showing an error code. If water stays in the tub, check that the drain hose isn't kinked behind the unit.
Dishwasher repair guideCoverage
Sunset ZIP codes we cover
These ZIP codes overlap Sunset in Census Bureau ZIP code area data and are on our current coverage list.
- 33173
- 33165
How it works in Sunset
- 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
Sunset appliance repair questions
Is 33176 part of Sunset?
Census ZIP code area data shows Sunset almost entirely in 33173, with a small part in 33165, and no meaningful overlap with 33176. ZIP 33176 is mostly in Kendall. It's on our coverage list too, so the checker will confirm it either way.
Water stays in my dishwasher after a cycle. What should I check?
Clean the filter at the bottom of the tub and check that the drain hose isn't kinked. If the dishwasher drains through a newly installed garbage disposal, make sure the disposal's drain plug was removed. If the water still won't drain, call to be connected with a contractor.
What temperature should my refrigerator be?
U.S. food safety guidance recommends keeping the refrigerator at 40°F or below and the freezer at 0°F. An inexpensive appliance thermometer is the easiest way to check.
Which Sunset ZIP codes are covered?
Our current coverage list includes 33173 and 33165, which overlap Sunset 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
- Sunset: 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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