HVAC Installation in Santa Monica

Plenty of Santa Monica homes were built on the idea that the ocean breeze would handle cooling, and for much of the year it does. But warm spells, aging furnaces, and rooms that never quite settle make HVAC installation worth a careful look. We size and install new and replacement heating and cooling systems around how your home is actually built and lived in, not around a rule of thumb.

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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

Built for the breeze, adjusted for real comfort

Santa Monica's housing runs from older bungalows and Spanish-style homes to duplexes and condos, and many were never designed for central air. Some still rely on wall or floor furnaces, while others have ductwork tucked into tight attics or crawlspaces. Where ducts are missing or impractical, ductless mini-splits from makers like Mitsubishi Electric or Daikin are often a cleaner fit. The coastal air matters too. Salt and moisture from the marine layer wear on outdoor coils, fins, and fasteners, so we pay attention to where the condenser sits, how it's mounted, and how easily it can be rinsed and serviced.

What usually goes wrong and how it shows up

The most common trouble starts with sizing. An oversized system cycles on and off quickly, leaving rooms clammy, while an undersized one runs nonstop and still falls behind on hot afternoons. Leaky or undersized ducts cause rooms that are always warmer or cooler than the rest of the house. Older equipment loses efficiency gradually, which you notice as rising energy bills without a change in habits. Near the coast, look for rust or flaking fins on the outdoor unit, frequent repair visits for the same issues, short cycling, unusual clicking or rattling, and a house that feels damp even when the air is running.

Before you call, and how to avoid a repeat

Start simple: confirm the thermostat settings and batteries, check the breaker, and replace a dirty filter. Make sure the outdoor unit has clear space around it. Then jot down which rooms are uncomfortable and at what time of day, find the age on the equipment's nameplate, and pull a few recent energy bills. That information helps us recommend the right size and type of system. After installation, change filters on schedule, gently rinse salt buildup off the outdoor coil with fresh water, keep plants trimmed back, and have the system checked once a year so small problems don't become expensive ones.

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 Santa Monica

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

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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)

★★★★★

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)