A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving South Miami Heights and the Miami-Dade County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near South Miami Heights
Within 30 miles of South Miami Heights there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Miami (24), Palmetto Bay (5), and Cutler Bay (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Nearest on the list: APPLIANCE REPAIR SOLUTIONS, LLC, around 0.3 miles out. 7 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from South Miami Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.7 |
| Mention washer work | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the South Miami Heights list: Flamingo Appliance Service (4.9 miles away, based in Miami, 4.5 stars from 7,231 reviews); Los Nachos Appliance Services (2.7 miles away, based in Palmetto Bay, 5.0 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair Miami (13.5 miles away, based in Coral Gables, 4.9 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Glyn's Appliance Repair Service (5.1 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 182 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
Avoid installing a washer on carpet or loose plywood, and keep leveling legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in South Miami Heights, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
What South Miami Heights Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in South Miami Heights come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a South Miami Heights Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: South Miami Heights, FL
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in South Miami Heights faster and cheaper.