Refrigerator Repair in Mar Vista

Refrigerator repair in Mar Vista usually starts with a simple complaint: the milk isn't cold enough, or there's a puddle by the kickplate. West Appliance Service diagnoses and repairs built-in, column and freestanding refrigerators across Mar Vista and nearby Westside neighborhoods. We're open around the clock, so a warm fridge on a Sunday night doesn't have to wait until Monday.

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Technician smiling during a refrigerator repair

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

Postwar kitchens, newer refrigerators

Many Mar Vista homes are postwar single-story houses with kitchens that have been remodeled, sometimes more than once. That often means a modern built-in or column unit fitted into cabinetry that was never designed for it, with tight clearances that limit airflow around the condenser. Freestanding fridges also end up in garages, where summer heat makes them work harder. A few miles from the ocean, the area gets marine-layer humidity that loads door gaskets and evaporator coils with moisture. Los Angeles tap water is hard enough to scale icemaker valves and filter housings over time.

What usually goes wrong, and how it shows up

A fridge that runs warm while the freezer stays cold usually points to a frosted evaporator, a failed defrost heater, or a stuck damper or fan. Frost creeping up the back wall of the freezer is the same defrost problem at an earlier stage. Water on the floor most often comes from a clogged defrost drain or a cracked icemaker supply line. Loud buzzing or repeated clicking can mean a struggling condenser fan, or a start relay trying and failing to get the compressor running. A door that doesn't seal leaves moisture on the gasket and frost near the opening.

Quick checks before you call, and habits that help

Make sure the unit has power and the thermostat wasn't bumped, then listen. A silent fridge and a humming one point to different faults. Close the door on a dollar bill and tug it; if it slides out easily, the gasket isn't sealing. Clear the vents inside the fresh food section, since packed shelves block cold air. To prevent repeat problems, vacuum the condenser coils a couple of times a year, because coastal air and dust build up quickly. Change the water filter on schedule, and keep the clearance around built-ins that the installer specified. If the problem persists, our $95 service call covers a full diagnosis.

From our service calls

West technician in red gloves next to a Viking built-in refrigerator

Problems we fix in Mar Vista

not cooling or running warm
freezer working but fridge warm
water leaking on the floor
loud buzzing or clicking
frost building up on the back wall
door not sealing

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)