HVAC Maintenance in Westwood

Many Westwood air conditioners coast through cool, overcast spring mornings, then face their hardest work in late summer and early fall heat. Our HVAC maintenance visits get your system ready before that stretch by cleaning, testing, and tightening the parts that tend to fail first. Whether you live in a condo or an older single-family home, a seasonal tune-up keeps cooling and heating efficient and catches small problems early.

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Technician next to an HVAC air handler and new filter

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

Condos, older houses, and late-season heat

Westwood housing ranges from mid-rise and high-rise condos to older single-family homes on the hillsides. Condo units often rely on ductless mini-splits or compact air handlers tucked into closets, with condensers on balconies or rooftops. Many older houses had central air added long after they were built, so ducts run through tight attics and crawl spaces. A few miles from the ocean, the area gets mild, damp mornings much of the year, followed by dry heat and occasional Santa Ana winds that push dust into outdoor coils. Equipment that idles for months is then asked to run for long hours.

What we find most often during a tune-up

Dirty filters and coils top the list, usually from dust, pollen, and wind-blown debris. You may notice weaker airflow or rooms that never quite cool down. Clogged condensate drains come from algae and sediment building up in the line, which can show up as water near the indoor unit or a musty smell. Low refrigerant points to a leak and often appears as warm air or ice on the lines. Worn capacitors and contactors cause hard starts, clicking, or an outdoor unit that hums without spinning up. Loose electrical connections, often caused by years of vibration, can make the system cut out at random.

Simple checks that save a service call

Before calling, look at the filter, confirm the thermostat is set to cool or heat and has fresh batteries, and check that the breaker hasn't tripped. In a condo, make sure the balcony or rooftop condenser isn't crowded by stored items or plants. Replace filters every one to three months, and more often after windy, dusty spells. Keep the condensate line clear by flushing it with diluted vinegar every few months. Schedule a tune-up in spring, before the September heat, and again in fall if you use heat regularly. If something still seems off, a $95 diagnostic visit can pinpoint the cause.

From our service calls

Technician working on a rooftop HVAC unit

Problems we fix in Westwood

dirty coils and filters
clogged condensate drain
low refrigerant
worn capacitors and contactors
loose electrical connections

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)

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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)