Refrigerator not cooling, washer leaking, dryer not heating or dishwasher not draining? Palmetto Estates homeowners can get repair help for kitchen, laundry-room and garage appliances. 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. Garage refrigerators and freezers work harder in Miami heat; mention it if yours is in the garage.
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.
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.
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.
Palmetto Estates is a neighborhood of owner-occupied single-family houses. For most residents, an appliance repair is a homeowner's call, so it pays to know your appliances a little.
Start a simple record for each major appliance: the brand, the model and serial numbers, and roughly when it was installed. The labels are usually inside the refrigerator, inside the washer's lid or door frame, on the dryer's door frame and on the edge of the dishwasher door. With that information ready, the first phone call goes faster, and the contractor can check parts availability sooner.
Garage and utility-room laundry is common in houses of this age. Check the washer's fill hoses yearly for bulges and cracks, keep the area around the dryer clear, and make sure the outside dryer vent flap opens freely.
Washers, dryers and second refrigerators in garages deal with Miami heat and humidity. Mention where the appliance is when you call.
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 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.
Palmetto Estates is an unincorporated area about 15 miles southwest of downtown Miami. Kendall and Richmond Heights lie to the north and West Perrine to the south. The village of Palmetto Bay and U.S. Route 1 lie along its eastern side, and the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike forms its western edge.
The whole community lies in ZIP code 33157, which is on our coverage list.
Look inside the refrigerator (often on a side wall), inside the washer's lid or door frame, on the dryer's door frame, and on the edge of the dishwasher door. Having it ready speeds up the call.
Check them at least once a year for bulges, cracks or leaks at the connections, and replace any that look worn. A failed fill hose can release a lot of water quickly.
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 33157. Coverage can change, so enter your ZIP code in the checker on this page.
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