Refrigerator Repair in Westwood

Refrigerator repair in Westwood often starts with a simple question: is the fridge failing, or is the way it's installed working against it? We work on built-in, column and freestanding refrigerators across Westwood's condos, apartments and single-family homes, from high-end built-ins to everyday models from LG or Whirlpool. We track down why a unit runs warm, leaks, gets noisy or ices over, then fix the cause rather than the symptom.

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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

Snug kitchens, built-in cabinetry and mild coastal air

Many Westwood homes are condos and apartments where the refrigerator sits in a snug cabinet run with little breathing room. Built-in and column units are common in remodeled kitchens and larger hillside houses, and they depend on clear front grilles and clean condenser coils to shed heat. The mild climate is easy on equipment most of the year, but warm, dry spells push compressors harder. Los Angeles water carries a fair amount of minerals, which can scale ice makers, dispenser valves and filters over time. In multi-unit buildings, a small leak can also reach the neighbors below, so water problems deserve quick attention.

What usually goes wrong and how it shows up

A fridge running warm while the freezer stays cold usually points to a failed evaporator fan, a clogged defrost drain or a defrost fault that has iced over the airflow. Frost on the back wall tells the same story. Water on the floor most often comes from a blocked drain line, a cracked water inlet valve or a loose supply line behind the unit. Loud buzzing or repeated clicking can mean a bad start relay, a struggling compressor or a fan hitting ice. A door that won't seal, noticeable as sweating edges or a motor that never rests, often comes down to a worn gasket or an unlevel cabinet.

Quick checks first, then habits that prevent repeats

Make sure the temperature control wasn't bumped and that the door closes fully without a drawer, bin or shelf in the way. Clear dust or stored items away from the front grille or toe kick so air can move. If you see water, check whether ice has formed around the freezer drain, and on freestanding models carefully pull the unit out to look at the supply line. To prevent repeats, vacuum the condenser coils a couple of times a year, replace the water filter on schedule given local mineral content, and wipe door gaskets clean. If the problem persists, our $95 service call puts a technician on the real cause.

From our service calls

Technician servicing a built-in refrigerator

Technician smiling during a refrigerator repair

Problems we fix in Westwood

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)

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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)