Heating Repair in Hawthorne

Compact furnaces tucked into hallway closets, wall cavities, and attics keep many of Hawthorne's single-story homes and apartments warm through the winter. Our heating repair visits here usually start with a furnace that won't light, blows cold air, or leaves the back bedroom chilly while the living room stays comfortable. We find the cause, explain it in plain terms, and fix it, often on the same day you call.

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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

Closet furnaces, wall heaters, and inland air

Hawthorne homes are mostly single-story houses and apartment buildings. Heat often comes from a gas wall furnace, an older floor unit, or a forced-air furnace in a closet or attic. Some remodels use ductless heat pumps instead. Sitting a few miles inland, Hawthorne gets cooler winter nights than the beach towns but still sees damp morning air. Furnaces run in short bursts for a few months and then sit unused. Idle burners collect dust, and grime from busy roads clogs filters faster than many owners expect.

What goes wrong most often

Ignition trouble tops the list. A dirty flame sensor lets the burner light for a few seconds and then shuts it off. You'll hear clicking, see a brief flame, and get no heat. On older wall units, a weak thermocouple keeps the pilot from staying lit. Cold air from the vents usually points to a failed igniter or a safety lockout. Short-cycling often traces back to a clogged filter that makes the furnace overheat and trip its limit switch. A grinding or squealing blower means worn motor bearings or a dirty blower wheel. Rooms that stay cold are frequently caused by crushed or disconnected attic ducts.

Before you call, and after we leave

Start with the thermostat: make sure it's set to heat and has fresh batteries. Then confirm the breaker and the furnace's power switch are on, and that the gas valve is open. Pull the filter. If it's gray and matted, replace it and try again. Keep boxes and stored items away from closet and wall furnaces. To prevent repeat problems, change filters every one to three months. Run the heat briefly in fall before the first cold night, and have the burners and flame sensor cleaned once a year. If it still won't run, our $95 service call covers the diagnosis.

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 Hawthorne

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)

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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)