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.
The Crossings, Florida
Appliance repair in The Crossings
The Crossings covers The Crossings, Devon Aire and Calusa, a community of houses and townhouses built mostly in the 1970s and 1980s. All of it lies in ZIP code 33186, which is on our coverage list.
About the area
Where The Crossings is
The Crossings is a Census-designated place in southwest Miami-Dade. Its boundaries are clear-cut. Kendall Drive (SW 88th Street) runs along the north, SW 120th Street the south, Florida's Turnpike the east and SW 137th Avenue the west. Kendale Lakes lies to the north, Kendall to the east, Three Lakes to the south and The Hammocks to the west.
The Census-designated place includes the neighborhoods of The Crossings, Devon Aire and Calusa. Devon Aire K-8 Center is in the community. The whole area lies in ZIP code 33186, so if your mail says 33186, you're covered.
Local homes
Homes in The Crossings and what they mean for appliance repair
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024 estimates) counts about 8,500 homes in The Crossings, with roughly 23,000 residents. About 52% are single-family detached houses, 23% are attached homes such as townhouses, and 24% are in buildings with two or more units.
The median home here was built in 1981. 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 73% 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.
Community rules
If your community has an association, check its rules on contractor parking and access before the visit.
Local guide
Homes from the 1970s and 1980s
The communities that make up The Crossings were developed in the 1970s and 1980s, and the median home was built in 1981. That puts many homes past 40 years old. The appliances have usually been replaced, but supply lines, valves, outlets and vent ducts are often original or close to it.
If an appliance problem keeps coming back, look at what the appliance connects to. Weak water pressure at a washer's inlet can trace back to old valves. A dryer that overheats may be fighting a long, lint-lined duct. A refrigerator ice maker that won't fill may have a kinked or clogged water line. Contractors can check these connections as part of the visit.
About a quarter of homes here are townhouses or other attached homes. If yours has laundry upstairs, a drain pan and easy-to-reach shut-off valves are worth having.
Appliances
Refrigerator, washer, dryer and dishwasher repair in The Crossings
These are the four appliances we connect homeowners for. Each guide explains common problems, safe checks and when to call.
Refrigerator repair in The Crossings
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 The Crossings
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 The Crossings
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 The Crossings
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
The Crossings ZIP codes we cover
These ZIP codes overlap The Crossings in Census Bureau ZIP code area data and are on our current coverage list.
- 33186
How it works in The Crossings
- 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
The Crossings appliance repair questions
Are Devon Aire and Calusa covered?
Yes. Both neighborhoods are part of The Crossings Census-designated place, which lies entirely in ZIP code 33186. That ZIP code is on our coverage list.
My ice maker stopped making ice. What should I check?
Make sure the ice maker is switched on and the freezer is cold enough. Check that the water line behind the refrigerator isn't kinked. If the refrigerator has a water filter, an old or clogged filter can also slow the water supply. If none of that helps, call to be connected with a contractor.
Do I need to be home for the visit?
Usually, yes, or another adult who can let the contractor in and explain the problem. Discuss timing directly with the contractor.
Which The Crossings ZIP codes are covered?
Our current coverage list includes 33186, which overlap The Crossings 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
- The Crossings: 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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