HVAC & AC Repair in Calabasas

Calabasas sits on the inland side of the Santa Monica Mountains, so summer afternoons here often run well hotter than in neighboring Malibu, and air conditioners work long, hard hours from late spring into fall. West Appliance Service handles HVAC & AC repair across Calabasas, from central systems that blow warm air to units that short-cycle, freeze up, or leak water inside the house.

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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

Big homes, long run times, and dry inland air

Many Calabasas homes are larger two-story houses, often with two separate systems or a zoned setup, air handlers tucked into attics or closets, and condensers on side yards or sloped lots. Hot, dry summers mean those systems can run nearly nonstop for weeks. Attic heat bakes ductwork, drain lines, and blower motors. Dust and pollen from the surrounding hills load up filters and outdoor coils, and smoke during fire season can clog a filter far faster than usual. Dry winds push leaves and debris against condensers, cutting airflow right when the equipment needs it most.

What usually goes wrong and how it shows up

Warm air from the vents usually traces back to a dirty outdoor coil, a failed capacitor, or low refrigerant from a leak. Short-cycling, where the system starts and stops every few minutes, can come from an overheating unit, a poorly placed thermostat, or equipment sized wrong for the house. A frozen evaporator coil shows up as ice on the copper line and weak airflow, often caused by a clogged filter. Water dripping from an attic unit, or a ceiling stain below it, usually means a blocked condensate drain. A silent outdoor unit often points to a bad contactor, capacitor, or tripped breaker.

Quick checks and habits that keep it running

Before calling, confirm the thermostat is set to cool and below room temperature, and replace its batteries if the screen is blank. Check the breaker and the outdoor disconnect switch. Pull the filter; if it's gray and packed, swap it. If you see ice, switch the system off and run the fan alone for a few hours to thaw it. If none of that helps, our $95 service call covers a full diagnosis, whether you have a Carrier or Trane split system or a ductless unit. To prevent repeats, change filters after smoke events, keep brush cleared around the condenser, and schedule service before the summer heat.

From our service calls

Technician working on a rooftop HVAC unit

Technician next to an HVAC air handler and new filter

Attic ductwork during an HVAC installation

Problems we fix in Calabasas

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)