Refrigerator Repair in Playa Vista

Refrigerator repair in Playa Vista often starts with a fridge tucked tightly into cabinetry, so getting at the parts takes some care. We fix built-in, column and freestanding refrigerators that have stopped cooling, started leaking, gotten loud or iced over. We come to homes throughout 90094 and nearby Marina del Rey and Playa del Rey.

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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

Tight kitchens and sea air

Most Playa Vista homes are newer condos, townhomes and apartments with open kitchens. The refrigerator is often built flush into cabinetry or fitted with panels so it blends in. That look leaves little room for airflow, so condenser coils and vents work harder and collect dust faster. The ocean is only a few miles away, and damp, salty marine air can corrode coil fins, fan motors and electrical contacts over time. Many units also have ice makers and water dispensers fed by household lines, and minerals in local water can slow valves and clog filters.

What usually goes wrong, and what you'll notice

If the fridge runs warm while the freezer stays cold, the cause is often a failed evaporator fan or a defrost problem that has iced over the air passage. Frost spreading across the back wall usually means the defrost heater, sensor or control has quit. Water on the floor tends to come from a clogged defrost drain or a cracked or loose water line to the ice maker. Buzzing or repeated clicking can point to a struggling fan, a failing start relay or a compressor that can't get going. A door that doesn't seal shows up as sweating, frost near the gasket or a motor that seldom shuts off.

Before you call, and how to keep it running

First, make sure the temperature setting wasn't bumped and nothing on a crowded shelf or drawer is holding the door open. Close the door on a dollar bill. If it slides out easily, the gasket may need cleaning or replacing. Press the door switch and listen for the freezer fan. If water is pooling, shut off the supply valve and lay down towels. To prevent repeat problems, vacuum the condenser grille a few times a year, and more often this close to the coast. Change the water filter on schedule and keep interior vents clear of food. If the basics don't help, a $95 diagnostic visit will find the cause.

From our service calls

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

West technician servicing a built-in refrigerator

Problems we fix in Playa 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)