Ductless Mini-Split Service in Westwood

Westwood has plenty of homes that were never built for central air: condos with strict building rules, older apartments near campus, and 1930s-era houses with no room for ductwork. That is why so many residents count on ductless mini-split service to keep wall-mounted and compact ducted systems running. West Appliance Service diagnoses error codes, leaks and weak airflow, and handles new installations across Westwood and the nearby Westside.

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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

Why mini-splits suit Westwood buildings

In condo and apartment buildings, mini-splits often go in because there is no space for ducts and the HOA limits where equipment can sit. Outdoor units end up on small balconies, rooftops or narrow side yards, where airflow is tight. In older single-family homes, a few wall-mounted heads or a compact ducted unit in the attic can cool upstairs bedrooms that never had air. Westwood sits a few miles inland, so it gets more warm afternoons than the beach. It still sees marine air that slowly corrodes coils and fittings, and city dust that loads up indoor filters.

Common faults and what is behind them

A blinking light or error code on the indoor head usually points to a sensor, a communication fault between the indoor and outdoor units, or low refrigerant. Water dripping from the indoor unit is most often a clogged condensate line or a drain pump that has stopped working. You may notice stains on the wall below the head or a musty smell. If the system runs but will not heat or cool, a refrigerant leak at a flare fitting is a common cause. Ice on the outdoor unit points to a defrost problem or restricted airflow. An unresponsive remote may need batteries or a new receiver board.

Before you call, and after the repair

Start with the simple checks: fresh remote batteries, the correct mode setting, and the breaker for the outdoor unit. Pull the indoor filters and rinse them, since on a busy Westside street they can clog faster than you expect. Write down any error code or blink pattern, because it speeds up the $95 diagnostic visit. To prevent repeat problems, keep plants and stored items clear of the outdoor unit, gently rinse salt and grime off its coil, and have the condensate line flushed once a year. We service Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin and other brands.

From our service calls

Technician working on a rooftop HVAC unit

Technician next to an HVAC air handler and new filter

Refrigerant pressure gauges during a sealed system diagnosis

Problems we fix in Westwood

blinking error codes
indoor unit dripping water
not heating or cooling
remote not responding
ice on the outdoor unit

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)