HVAC Installation in Malibu

Stretched between the Pacific and the Santa Monica Mountains, Malibu asks a lot of a heating and cooling system: salt spray on one side, canyon heat and wildfire smoke on the other. Our HVAC installation service puts in new and replacement central air and heating systems sized for your home, whether it's a beach house that never had AC or a canyon property where the old unit can't keep up.

Call (877) 775-4968 Book online HomeCare $99/yr

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

Coast, canyon and everything between

Homes right on the sand often went without air conditioning for years, relying on ocean breezes and a furnace for cool nights. Up in the canyons and on the ridges, summer afternoons run much hotter, and Santa Ana winds can push temperatures up fast. That split shapes every installation. Near the water, outdoor condensers face salt air that eats at coil fins and fasteners, so placement and corrosion-resistant equipment matter. Inland, proper capacity and well-insulated attic ducts do the heavy lifting. Many larger or older houses have wings with no ductwork at all, where ductless mini-splits often fit better than new duct runs.

Why older systems fall behind

The most common story is a system that runs all afternoon and still leaves the far bedrooms warm. Often the unit was sized long ago for a smaller house, before additions or new windows changed the load. Leaky or crushed ducts in attics and crawl spaces waste air you're paying to cool. On the coast, corroded coils and rusted cabinets lead to refrigerant leaks and repeat repairs. Signs to watch for: rooms that stay several degrees off the thermostat, bills climbing without a change in habits, short cycling, smoky odors lingering indoors during fire season, and a unit that needs a technician every summer.

Before you replace, and after

Start with the simple things: a fresh filter, working thermostat batteries, open supply registers, and an outdoor unit clear of brush and debris. If comfort problems persist, note which rooms struggle and at what time of day; that helps us size the new system to your house instead of copying the old one. Near the beach, gently rinse the outdoor coil with fresh water a few times a year. Ahead of fire season, ask about higher-grade filtration and keep spare filters on hand. Seasonal checkups catch small leaks and worn parts early, and a $95 service call can tell you whether repair or replacement makes more sense.

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 Malibu

old system that can't keep up
rooms that never get comfortable
rising energy bills
frequent repairs on an aging unit
adding cooling to a home without AC

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.

Rated 4.8 on Google from 192 reviews

Read on Google Read on Yelp

★★★★★

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)

★★★★★

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)