Heating Repair in Pacific Palisades

In Pacific Palisades, a furnace can sit idle for months and then be asked to work hard on the first damp, foggy night of winter. West Appliance Service handles heating repair for Palisades homes, from canyon properties to houses near the bluffs, fixing systems that won't start, run in short bursts, or leave some rooms cold. We also serve nearby Brentwood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and Century City.

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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

Mild winters and long idle stretches

Most Palisades homes rely on forced-air gas furnaces tucked into attics, garages, or crawlspaces, with ductwork running through tight spaces in older ranch and hillside houses. Some newer or remodeled homes use ductless heat pumps from makers like Mitsubishi Electric or Daikin. Because winters here are mild, heating often goes unused from spring through late fall, and dust settles on burners and flame sensors in the meantime. Closer to the ocean, damp marine air and salt can corrode igniters, burner parts, and outdoor heat pump coils faster than they would farther inland.

What usually goes wrong and how it shows up

The most common call is a furnace that clicks and tries but never lights. That usually points to a dirty flame sensor, a cracked igniter, or, on older units, a pilot that won't stay lit. Cold air from the vents often means the burners shut off on a safety limit, frequently because a clogged filter let the furnace overheat. Short-cycling, where the system runs a few minutes and stops, can come from that same overheating or a poorly placed thermostat. A rumbling or squealing blower suggests worn motor bearings. Rooms that stay cold usually trace back to leaking or crushed ducts.

Simple checks before you call

Start with the basics: thermostat set to heat with fresh batteries, the furnace service switch on, the breaker not tripped, and the gas valve open. Pull the filter; a gray, matted one can shut a furnace down by itself. If you smell gas, leave the house and call your gas utility first. To avoid repeat problems, change filters regularly, keep storage away from the unit, and have the system checked in the fall, before the first cold night rather than during it. If it still won't run, our $95 service call is credited toward the repair.

From our service calls

Technician next to an HVAC air handler and new filter

Technician working on a rooftop HVAC unit

Problems we fix in Pacific Palisades

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.

Rated 4.8 on Google from 192 reviews

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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)