Appliance & HVAC repair in Hawthorne
West Appliance Service repairs refrigerators, washers, dryers, ranges, dishwashers and heating and cooling systems in homes across Hawthorne. We're a family-owned, independent company based nearby in Playa del Rey, and we've been fixing appliances around the South Bay for more than ten years. We work on most major brands, track down the actual cause of the problem, and explain your options before any work starts.
- Google rating
- 4.8★ · 192 reviews
- Service call
- $95, credited to repair
- Warranty
- 90 days to 1 year
- Open
- 24/7, same-day visits
Hawthorne homes and the appliances in them
Much of Hawthorne is made up of mid-century single-family homes, many of them modest ranch-style houses built in the decades after World War II. There are also plenty of duplexes, townhomes and apartment buildings. Kitchens tend to be compact, so we see a lot of standard-width refrigerators, freestanding gas ranges, built-in dishwashers and over-the-range microwaves. Many kitchens have been updated over the years, which often means a newer stainless appliance sitting next to an older one. Laundry is frequently in a garage or a small closet, with stacked or side-by-side units. Heating is commonly a wall furnace, floor furnace or forced-air system, with cooling often added later.
How Hawthorne's climate affects your equipment
Hawthorne sits a few miles inland from the beach cities. It gets the marine layer and ocean breezes, but its afternoons are often warmer than in Manhattan Beach or Hermosa Beach, and that mix matters. Damp, salty air can corrode outdoor condenser coils and electrical contacts over time. Late-summer heat waves push air conditioners and refrigerators hard, especially in uninsulated garages. Older homes add their own wear, including original ductwork, aging gas connections and wiring that wasn't designed for modern loads. Furnaces often sit unused for most of the year and then get switched on during the first cold snap. That's when dust buildup, weak igniters and worn blower motors tend to show up.
What Hawthorne homeowners call us about
In the kitchen, the most common calls are about refrigerators that stop cooling or build up frost, ice makers that quit, and dishwashers that won't drain. We also see a lot of gas ranges and ovens that won't light or hold temperature. In the laundry room, it's washers that leak, won't spin or show error codes, and dryers that run without heating or take too long because of a clogged vent. For heating and cooling, people call about air conditioners blowing warm air, furnaces that click but won't ignite, unresponsive thermostats and systems that short-cycle. Whatever the issue, the $95 service call covers a full diagnosis, so you know exactly what's wrong before you decide on a repair.
From our service calls
What we fix in Hawthorne
Rated 4.8 on Google from 192 reviews
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
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!
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How a visit works
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Call or book online
We answer 24/7. Same-day visits when the schedule allows.
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Diagnosis at your home
The $95 service call is credited toward the repair.
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A quote before work starts
You see the price and decide. No surprise charges.
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Repair with a warranty
90 days on standard repairs, 1 year on major work.
Questions from Hawthorne homeowners
Do you offer same-day appliance repair in Hawthorne?
Yes, whenever the schedule allows. We're open 24/7 and based nearby in Playa del Rey.
How much is a service call in Hawthorne?
$95 for the visit and diagnosis, credited toward the repair if you go ahead.
What warranty do you give?
90 days on standard repairs, 1 year on compressor and sealed system work, and 18 months for HomeCare members.