Heating Repair in Westwood

Westwood's heating season is short and uneven: weeks of idle equipment, then a run of chilly, damp nights when everyone turns the thermostat up at once. West Appliance Service handles heating repair across Westwood, from condo closet furnaces to attic units in older single-family homes and ductless systems added during remodels. We find out why your heat won't start, keeps shutting off, or leaves some rooms cold, and then we fix it.

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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

What heats a Westwood home

Housing here ranges from mid-century houses in the hills to low-rise apartments and high-rise condos. Houses often have gas furnaces in the attic, garage, or crawlspace, feeding ductwork that may be decades old. Condos and apartments tend to rely on compact furnaces in hallway closets, wall heaters, or ductless heat pumps from makers like Mitsubishi Electric or Daikin. Because winters are mild, many systems sit unused for months while dust settles on burners, sensors, and blower wheels. Cool marine air moves in at night, so heat tends to run in short morning and evening bursts. That stop-and-start pattern is hard on igniters and controls.

Problems we see most, and what's behind them

The most common call is a furnace that clicks, tries to light, and gives up. A dirty flame sensor is a frequent cause: the burner lights, the sensor can't confirm the flame, and the gas shuts off within seconds. Cold air from the vents can point to a worn igniter or a limit switch tripped by a clogged filter. Short-cycling, where the system starts and stops every few minutes, usually traces to restricted airflow or a badly placed thermostat. A loud hum or rattle suggests a failing blower motor or loose wheel. Rooms that stay cold often have leaky or disconnected ducts.

Before you call, and how to keep it running

Start with the simple things. Check that the thermostat is set to heat and has fresh batteries, the breaker and furnace switch are on, the gas valve is open, and the filter isn't clogged. In condos, make sure the closet door or return grille isn't blocked by storage, because furnaces need return air to run safely. If the system still won't cooperate, that's when the $95 service call makes sense. To prevent repeat problems, replace the filter before the first cold snap and have the burners and flame sensor cleaned each fall. Keep registers open in unused rooms so the system isn't fighting itself.

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 Westwood

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)