Heating Repair in Brentwood

In Brentwood, the furnace can sit quiet from spring through fall, then get asked to work hard on the first cold night in the canyons. That long idle stretch is why dust, weak igniters, and tired sensors tend to fail right when you need heat. Our heating repair visits cover furnaces, heat pumps, and ductless systems across Brentwood and nearby Westside neighborhoods, with service around the clock and same-day visits when the schedule allows.

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Google rating: 4.8★ · 192 reviews
Service call: $95, credited to repair
Warranty: 90 days to 1 year
Open: 24/7, same-day visits

Larger homes, mixed systems, mild winters

Many Brentwood homes are larger single-family houses, and plenty have been remodeled or expanded over the decades. That often means more than one heating system: a gas furnace in the attic or garage serving the original house, a second unit for an upstairs or addition, and sometimes ductless heads from brands like Mitsubishi Electric or Daikin in a converted room. Winters are mild, but homes in the canyons cool off quickly at night. Because heat runs in short seasonal bursts, equipment collects dust while idle, and damp coastal air can corrode electrical connections and flame sensors over time.

What usually goes wrong and how it shows up

The most common call is a furnace that clicks and tries but never lights. Usually that's a cracked igniter or a dirty flame sensor that shuts the burners off seconds after they start. Cold air from the vents often points to the same ignition problem, or to a safety switch tripped by a clogged filter. Short-cycling, where the system runs a few minutes and stops, can come from restricted airflow, a poorly placed thermostat, or an oversized unit. A loud hum or rattle from the blower suggests worn motor bearings or a loose fan wheel. Uneven heat between rooms often traces back to leaky or disconnected ductwork.

Before you call, and how to keep it running

Start with the simple things. Confirm the thermostat is set to heat, the setpoint is above room temperature, and its batteries are fresh. Check that the furnace power switch, which looks like a light switch near the unit, is on and the breaker hasn't tripped. Pull the filter; if it's gray and packed, replace it. If you smell gas, leave the house and call the gas company first. If none of this helps, a $95 diagnostic visit will pinpoint the cause. To avoid repeat problems, run the heat briefly in early fall, change filters regularly, and keep stored items clear of attic and garage units.

From our service calls

Technician next to an HVAC air handler and new filter

Technician working on a rooftop HVAC unit

Refrigerant pressure gauges during a sealed system diagnosis

Problems we fix in Brentwood

furnace not igniting
blowing cold air
short-cycling
loud blower noise
pilot or flame sensor problems
uneven heat between rooms

How a visit works

1
Call or book online
We answer 24/7. Same-day visits when the schedule allows.
2
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.

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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!

John A., wolf oven repair (Google)

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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.

Katie S., refrigerator/freezer repair (Google)