HVAC & AC Repair in Brentwood

Brentwood runs from the flats south of Sunset up into hillside and canyon streets, and the cooling load on a home changes a lot along the way. West Appliance Service handles HVAC & AC repair across Brentwood and nearby Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills and Century City, fixing central and ductless systems that won't cool, short-cycle, leak, or blow warm air. We're open 24/7, with same-day visits when the schedule allows.

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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

Bigger homes, more than one system

Many Brentwood houses are large single-family homes that have been remodeled or expanded over the years. It's common to find two or more systems: an air handler in the attic, another in a closet or garage, and ductless heads added for a new wing or converted space. Streets closer to the coast often stay mild under the marine layer, while canyon areas heat up fast in late summer and during Santa Ana winds. Equipment may sit lightly used for weeks, then run hard for days. Dust, pollen and wildfire smoke load filters quickly, and attic units bake in summer heat.

What usually goes wrong and how it shows up

Warm air from the vents often traces back to a refrigerant leak, a failed capacitor, or a dirty outdoor coil that can't shed heat. Short-cycling, where the system starts and stops every few minutes, can come from a clogged filter, an oversized unit, or a thermostat sitting in direct sun. A frozen evaporator coil usually means poor airflow or low charge; look for ice on the copper line near the indoor unit. Water dripping from an attic or closet unit points to a blocked condensate drain. A silent outdoor unit with the indoor fan running suggests a tripped breaker, contactor or capacitor.

Quick checks and keeping it from happening again

Start with the thermostat: correct mode, set below room temperature, and fresh batteries if it uses them. Check the breaker panel and the disconnect switch by the outdoor unit. Pull the filter; if it's gray and matted, replace it. If you see ice, switch to fan only so the coil can thaw rather than running it harder. To prevent repeats, change filters more often during fire season and windy months, keep leaves and brush cleared a couple of feet from the outdoor unit, and have the condensate drain flushed before summer. Still stuck? A $95 diagnostic visit will pinpoint the cause.

From our service calls

Technician next to an HVAC air handler and new filter

Technician working on a rooftop HVAC unit

Problems we fix in Brentwood

AC blowing warm air
system short-cycling
frozen evaporator coil
water leaking from the indoor unit
outdoor unit not running
thermostat not responding

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)