Appliance & HVAC repair in Santa Monica
West Appliance Service repairs refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers, dryers and heating and cooling systems in homes across Santa Monica. We're a family-owned, independent company based nearby in Playa del Rey. For more than ten years we've worked throughout the Westside, from Santa Monica to Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills and Century City. We answer calls around the clock and can often be at your door the same day.
- Google rating
- 4.8★ · 192 reviews
- Service call
- $95, credited to repair
- Warranty
- 90 days to 1 year
- Open
- 24/7, same-day visits
Santa Monica homes and the appliances inside them
Santa Monica's housing ranges from older Spanish-style bungalows and Craftsman homes to mid-century houses, apartment buildings and newer condos. Many older homes have been remodeled more than once. You might find a compact original kitchen fitted with modern appliances, or a fully opened-up kitchen with built-in refrigeration, a professional-style range and a panel-ready dishwasher. In condos and apartments, space is tight, so stacked washer-dryer units, slim dishwashers and over-the-range microwaves are the norm. We work on all of it, from everyday standard models to high-end built-ins. We also know how to service equipment squeezed into tight cabinets and closets.
How the coast affects your equipment
Living close to the ocean is easy on people but harder on machines. Salty, damp marine air speeds up corrosion on outdoor condensers, refrigerator coils, dryer vents and electrical connections. The morning marine layer also keeps moisture around longer than you'd expect. Because summers are usually mild, many older Santa Monica homes were built without central air. They rely on wall furnaces, floor heaters or ductless systems added later. Those systems can sit unused for months, then get pushed hard during a fall heat wave or a cold, damp winter week. Older wiring, gas lines and venting in vintage homes also shape how a repair should be done.
What Santa Monica homeowners call us about
In the kitchen, the most common calls are refrigerators that won't hold temperature or keep frosting up, ice makers that stop producing, and ovens with igniters that click but won't light. Dishwashers that leave water standing in the tub come up often too. In the laundry room, it's washers that won't drain or spin and dryers that run but don't heat, often because of a long or clogged vent run. For heating and cooling, we see wall heaters that won't stay lit, furnaces that short-cycle, and AC units that blow warm air after sitting idle. Whatever the problem, we diagnose it first and explain your options before any work begins.
From our service calls
What we fix in Santa Monica
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 Santa Monica homeowners
Do you offer same-day appliance repair in Santa Monica?
Yes, whenever the schedule allows. We're open 24/7 and based nearby in Playa del Rey.
How much is a service call in Santa Monica?
$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.