Refrigerator not cooling, washer leaking, dryer not heating or dishwasher not draining? Whether you're in an older house or a condo building, help in North Miami Beach starts with one call. Call to reach an independent local repair professional who serves your ZIP code.
Choose your appliance to see common causes, what's safe to check first and when to call.
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.
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.
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.
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.
North Miami Beach has many older homes. In older houses, check the basics before you call. Make sure the outlet works, the breaker hasn't tripped and the water valves behind the washer are fully open. Older homes may also have a 3-prong dryer outlet, while newer electric dryers usually come set up for 4-prong. That's worth mentioning if you're replacing a dryer.
The city also has many large condo buildings. In those buildings, repair visits work best when you've already checked the management rules on contractor access and service elevators. A leak is more urgent there too, because water can reach the unit below.
During hurricane season, keep a thermometer in the refrigerator and freezer and know where your water shut-off valves are. Write down your appliance model numbers. If something won't restart after an outage, plug appliances back in one at a time and note any error codes before you call. Miami-Dade County publishes official storm guidance on its hurricane preparedness page.
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.
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.
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.
Check your ZIP code, then call. Our coverage data lists 33160 under the name North Miami Beach and the other four under Miami, but part of each one is inside the city.
North Miami Beach is an incorporated city in northeast Miami-Dade County. Despite the name, most of the city is on the mainland. It borders North Miami to the southeast, Golden Glades to the southwest, Miami Gardens to the west, Ojus to the north and Aventura to the northeast. Sunny Isles Beach lies to the east across the Intracoastal Waterway.
Hurricanes have shaped the area's history. In 1926 Carl Fisher's Fulford–Miami Speedway was destroyed by that year's Miami hurricane after hosting just one race. Storm preparation is still part of homeownership here, and that includes appliances, as the hurricane section below explains.
Postal city names and city limits don't always match. Our coverage data lists 33160 as North Miami Beach and 33162, 33179, 33181 and 33169 as Miami, but each one includes part of North Miami Beach. All five are on our coverage list.
Stop the cycle, turn off the water supply valve under the sink, and unplug the dishwasher if it's safe to do so. Then wipe up what you can. In a multi-unit building, let management know if water may have reached a neighbor. After that, call to be connected with a contractor.
This page covers North Miami Beach only. We don't make coverage claims for other cities by name. If your ZIP code is on our list, the checker on this page will confirm it.
Call the number on this page and tell us what's wrong and your ZIP code. You'll be connected with an independent local repair professional, and you can discuss the problem, price and timing directly with them.
Our current coverage list includes 33162, 33160, 33179, 33181 and 33169. Our coverage data lists 33160 under the name North Miami Beach and the other four under Miami, but part of each one is inside the city. Coverage can change, so enter your ZIP code in the checker on this page.
Yes, but check your lease first, because many leases say the landlord or property manager arranges appliance repairs. If the repair is yours to arrange, call and we'll connect you with a local professional.
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