Frigidaire repair in Santa Monica
Frigidaire appliances fill a lot of Santa Monica kitchens and laundry closets, from rental apartments near the beach to updated family homes farther inland. When your refrigerator stops holding temperature or your washer stalls mid-cycle, West Appliance Service sends a technician who works on Frigidaire refrigerators, freezers, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers. Before any work starts, they explain what failed and why.
- Google rating
- 4.8★ · 192 reviews
- Service call
- $95, credited to repair
- Warranty
- 90 days to 1 year
- Open
- 24/7, same-day visits
Salt air, small kitchens and Frigidaire hardware
Santa Monica's mild weather is easy on most appliances, but the marine layer is not. Damp, salty air settles on condenser coils, screws and control boards. Over time it can speed up corrosion on parts that sit near the floor or behind a kick plate. Many homes here are condos, apartments or older bungalows with compact kitchens. Refrigerators get pushed tight against cabinets, and washers end up stacked in closets with little airflow. Frigidaire units hold up well in these spaces, but heat and moisture that can't escape put extra strain on compressors, fans and dryer vents.
What usually goes wrong, and why
Freezer frost buildup is one of the most common calls. It usually points to a worn door gasket or a failed defrost part, such as the heater or its sensor. A silent ice maker often comes down to a clogged water filter, a bad inlet valve or a frozen fill tube. When an oven won't heat, we check the bake element on electric models and the igniter on gas models. Dishwashers that hold water tend to have a blocked filter, a kinked drain hose or a worn pump. Washer error codes most often trace back to drainage, door locks or unbalanced loads, and a $95 diagnosis pins down which one.
Simple habits that help between visits
Vacuum your refrigerator's condenser coils every few months. Near the coast, wipe the front grille too, since salt and dust cling together. To test the door seals, close a dollar bill in the door. If it slides out easily, the gasket needs attention. Replace the water filter on schedule so the ice maker keeps flowing. Clean the dishwasher filter monthly and scrape plates before loading. Leave the washer door open after the last load so the drum can dry out in damp weather. Clear the dryer lint screen after every load, and have the full vent run cleaned at least once a year.
From our service calls
Frigidaire appliances we service
- refrigerators and freezers
- ranges
- dishwashers
- washers and dryers
Common Frigidaire problems we fix
- freezer frosting up
- ice maker not working
- oven not heating
- dishwasher not draining
- washer error codes
Questions about Frigidaire repair in Santa Monica
- How much does a Frigidaire service call cost in Santa Monica?
- The service call and diagnosis is $95, credited toward the repair if you go ahead. You get a quote before any work starts.
- Do you offer same-day Frigidaire repair in Santa Monica?
- We're open 24/7 and offer same-day visits in Santa Monica whenever the schedule allows.
- What warranty comes with a Frigidaire repair?
- 90 days on standard repairs, 1 year on major work such as compressor or sealed system repair, and 18 months for HomeCare members.
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Rated 4.8 on Google from 192 reviews
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Our freezer stopped working recently. When I called West Appliance Service they came to my home to assess the problem within 1 hour of calling. They were able to come back the next day to complete the repairs once they knew what parts they needed. The service was quick, smooth, and well done. We had a great experience working with Ivan and highly recommend anyone to use their services. We will definitely be a repeat customer if our appliances need repair.
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West Appliance Service were awesome! They came out super fast and fixed my Wolf oven when it suddenly stopped heating. Great guys, quick work, no hassle. Definitely recommend!