HVAC Installation in Westwood

Westwood is a neighborhood of contrasts: high-rise condos along Wilshire, older houses tucked into the hills north of the village, and plenty of homes that were never built with air conditioning. West Appliance Service handles HVAC installation for all of them, sizing new and replacement central air and heating systems to the actual home rather than 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

Fitting new systems into Westwood homes

Many single-family homes in Westwood date from the 1920s through the 1950s. They often started out with a gravity furnace or wall heater and no cooling at all. Adding central air usually means checking whether the existing ducts can carry cooled air, or running new ones through a tight attic or crawlspace. Condos bring different limits, such as building rules and little room for equipment, which is where a ductless system can make sense. The climate is mild, but Westwood sits far enough from the beach that summer afternoons get warm, while morning marine air still carries moisture and salt that wears on outdoor coils.

Why older systems fall behind

Most replacement calls start with equipment that has simply aged out. Worn compressors, tired blower motors and leaky ductwork make a system run longer for less comfort, and you often see it on the utility bill before anything breaks. Stuffy upstairs bedrooms and chilly downstairs rooms usually point to undersized ducts or a unit that was never sized for the house. Other signs to watch for include short cycling, weak airflow at the farthest registers, repairs every season, and an outdoor unit with corroded fins. In homes without AC, the sign is simpler: rooms that stay warm long after sunset.

Before you schedule a replacement

Start with the basics. Swap a clogged filter, put fresh batteries in the thermostat and confirm it is set to the right mode, and make sure registers aren't blocked by furniture or rugs. Note which rooms run hot or cold and at what time of day, since that helps with sizing. Condo owners should ask their HOA about rules for outdoor units and line sets early. Once a new system is in, change filters on schedule, rinse salt and dust off the outdoor coil a few times a year, and keep plants trimmed back. A $95 diagnostic visit can also tell you whether repair still makes 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 Westwood

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.

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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)