Refrigerator not cooling, washer leaking, dryer not heating or dishwasher not draining? Richmond Heights homeowners can reach repair help for the appliances they rely on every day. 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.
Many families have been in their homes for years, so they know their appliances' habits well, and that's useful when something changes.
When you call, describe what's different. Maybe the dryer that used to finish in an hour now takes two, or the refrigerator has started cycling more often, or the washer makes a new noise during the spin. Specific changes help a contractor narrow down the cause before the visit.
Many homes have older laundry connections. Check the dryer outlet type (3-prong or 4-prong) before buying a replacement dryer. Turn old water valves gently, since valves that haven't moved in years can leak once disturbed.
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.
Richmond Heights is a community. Kendall lies to the north and east, Palmetto Estates to the south and Three Lakes to the west. It was founded after World War II by Captain Frank C. Martin, a Pan American pilot. He bought farmland next to the former Naval Air Station Richmond site and created Richmond Heights as a community for returning African American veterans.
That history is still celebrated locally through the community's historic society and events. Richmond Heights is mainly in ZIP code 33176, with smaller parts in 33157 and 33186. All three are on our coverage list.
The most common cause is restricted airflow from a full lint filter, a lint-packed vent duct or a blocked outside flap. Clean the filter and check the duct and flap. If drying is still slow, the dryer may have a heating or sensor problem, so call to be connected with a contractor.
Older valves that haven't been turned in years can drip or fail when disturbed. Ask the contractor or a plumber to check them when the washer is serviced or replaced.
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 33176, 33157 and 33186. Coverage can change, so enter your ZIP code in the checker on this page.
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