Appliance Repair in Miami, FL

Homes in Miami: what pros run into

Hurricane Andrew in 1992 led to Miami-Dade's product approval system and stricter rules that later shaped the statewide Florida Building Code. King tides flood low streets in some coastal areas, and sea level rise is part of long-term planning here.

Because the Biscayne Aquifer sits so close to the surface, basements are almost unheard of. Ice makers and water lines in hard-water areas clog with scale, a frequent fridge call.

After a power outage or storm, appliances may need resets. Surges can also damage control boards. Miami housing runs from 1920s Mediterranean Revival houses in Coconut Grove and Shenandoah to high-rise condos along Brickell and Edgewater.

Who handles what in Miami

Gas appliances in Miami run on service from a local gas utility where lines exist, since many homes here are all-electric, and electric ones from Florida Power & Light. If a gas range or dryer smells of gas, leave and call the utility from outside. Appliance repair is not a state-licensed trade in Florida, so get the company's full name and a written estimate.

Problems people call about

Here is what Miami callers mention most:

• Dishwasher leaves standing water
• Burner won't light or oven heats unevenly
• Fridge not cooling or freezer frosting over

What to have ready

Write down any error code on the display before you unplug or reset anything.

How the connection works

1. Call or use the form and describe the problem.
2. We look for an available appliance repair company near Miami and connect you.
3. The two of you settle on a time and a price, or you walk away.