Heating Repair in Calabasas

Calabasas sits on the inland side of the Santa Monica Mountains, and winter nights here run noticeably colder than they do a few miles away in Malibu. That makes a dependable furnace more than a convenience. West Appliance Service handles heating repair in Calabasas for systems that won't start, cycle on and off, or leave some rooms chilly while others overheat, and we're available around the clock.

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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

Bigger homes, longer duct runs, colder nights

Many Calabasas homes are spacious two-story houses with the furnace tucked into the attic or garage. Larger floor plans often have two separate systems or zoned ductwork. Long duct runs through hot attics lose heat and can leak air at the joints. The climate here swings hard, with chilly winter mornings and summers hot enough that the same air handler works overtime for cooling. Dry, dusty air and seasonal wildfire smoke clog filters and coat blower wheels faster than near the coast. Some newer or remodeled homes rely on ductless heat pumps instead of a gas furnace.

What usually goes wrong, and what you'll notice

Ignition trouble tops the list. A dirty flame sensor lets the burners light, then shuts them off seconds later, so you hear clicking and repeated restarts. Furnaces blowing cold air often have a failed igniter, a limit switch tripped by a clogged filter, or a condensate drain problem on high-efficiency units. Short-cycling usually traces to overheating, an oversized system, or a poorly placed thermostat. Squealing or rumbling from the blower points to worn bearings, a loose wheel, or a failing motor. Uneven heat between floors typically means leaky or crushed attic ducts or a zone damper stuck in one position.

Checks worth doing before you pick up the phone

Confirm the thermostat is set to heat, the setpoint is above room temperature, and the batteries are fresh. Check that the switch near the furnace is on, the breaker hasn't tripped, and the access panel is fully seated, since a loose door keeps many furnaces from running. Swap out a dirty filter, especially after smoky or windy weeks. If you smell gas, leave the house and call your gas utility first. To prevent repeat problems, change filters regularly, keep vents and returns unblocked, and schedule a fall checkup. If it still won't run, a $95 diagnostic visit finds the cause.

From our service calls

Technician working on a rooftop HVAC unit

Technician next to an HVAC air handler and new filter

Problems we fix in Calabasas

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.
3
A quote before work starts
You see the price and decide. No surprise charges.
4
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)

★★★★★

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)