Patio heater
Problem: Two ceiling-recessed infrared patio heaters on a balcony needed new heating elements.
Both heaters were serviced with the customer-supplied replacement parts.
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Santa Monica · Appliance Repair · Residential + Out-of-Warranty · Same Day
Appliance Repair
Santa Monica, CA
Our technicians work across all of Santa Monica — the beachfront condos, the homes north of Montana, Ocean Park, Pico, Sunset Park. Same-day service, OEM parts, 90-day warranty. Licensed, insured, honest pricing.
Same Day Appliance Repair
(424) 325-0520We are a service-area business. We serve customers on-site across the area.
Same-Day Service
90-Day Warranty
OEM Parts
Licensed & Insured
UASA Member
Same Day Appliance Repair in Santa Monica — From Our Technicians
When an appliance fails in Santa Monica, our techs at Same Day Appliance Repair trace it to a handful of patterns: Sub-Zero refrigerators running constantly on salt-air-corroded condenser coils and a failing capacitor relay, Bosch dishwashers leaving cloudy glassware on a worn pump and clogged filter, LG front-loaders throwing UE errors on worn shock absorbers, and Wolf dual-fuel ovens running cool on a weak igniter and needing recalibration. We dispatch same-day across North of Montana, Ocean Park, and the Pico neighborhood. $89 residential diagnostic, waived with repair. BHGS #A49573, EPA 608 Universal certified (#1346255700410).
Santa Monica is one of the more interesting cities we work in. The housing stock runs the full range — brand-new luxury condos on Ocean Avenue where the kitchens have Sub-Zero and Wolf, craftsman homes north of Montana with appliances that have been running for 15 years and just need someone who knows how to work on them, smaller apartments in Ocean Park and Pico where every dollar of the repair matters. Our technicians cover all of it, and we show up with parts for all of it.
One thing Santa Monica has that most of LA doesn't — salt air. It comes off the ocean and it's relentless on metal components. We see condenser coil corrosion on refrigerators that are only 5–6 years old, dishwasher door gaskets that fail faster than they should, and rust on dryer components that wouldn't show up in Pasadena until the appliance was twice as old. When you call us for same day appliance repair Santa Monica, our technicians factor in the coastal environment and check for those failure patterns proactively.
Diagnostic fee is $89 — gone when you go ahead with the repair. Full written estimate before we start anything. 90-day warranty on parts and labor when we finish.
Coastal appliance tip from our techs: If you live within a mile of the ocean in Santa Monica, pull your refrigerator out and inspect the condenser coils every 4–6 months — not 12. Salt air deposits on coils twice as fast as in inland LA. Clean coils, vacuum around the compressor area, and check the door gasket seal. These three things extend appliance life significantly in a coastal climate.
Talk to Our Santa Monica Team
Same-day available · 90401–90405
(424) 325-0520 Schedule Online → Mon–Sat 8am–6pm · Sun by arrangement · Phone answered 24/7
$89 Diagnostic — credited if you repair
What We Fix in Santa Monica
All major brands · Gas & electric · Residential & commercial
Refrigerator Repair
Not cooling · Leaking · Ice maker broken · Coil corrosion · Salt air damage
Sub-Zero · Samsung · LG · GE · Whirlpool · Wolf
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Washer Repair
Not spinning · Not draining · Agitation issues · Vibration · Front & top-load
LG · Samsung · Whirlpool · Maytag · Bosch · Miele
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Dryer Repair
Not heating · Vent issues · Drum not spinning · Dryer vent cleaning
LG · Samsung · GE · Maytag · Whirlpool · Electrolux
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Oven, Stove & Range Repair
Not heating · Igniter issues · Relay problems · Gas & electric
Viking · Thermador · Wolf · GE · Bosch · Dacor
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Dishwasher Repair
Not draining · Cloudy glassware · Float switch · Pump assembly · Gasket
Bosch · Miele · KitchenAid · Samsung · LG · GE
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Wine Cooler Repair
Not cooling · Temperature swings · Compressor issues · Coastal corrosion
Sub-Zero · Monogram · EuroCave · Liebherr · Thermador
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Range Hood Repair
Fan not working · Lights out · Control panel · Under-cabinet & island hoods
Broan · Zephyr · Wolf · Viking · KitchenAid · Thermador
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Freezer & Ice Maker Repair
Not freezing · Ice maker not working · Temperature off · Frost buildup
Sub-Zero · GE · Samsung · LG · Whirlpool · Frigidaire
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We Cover All of Santa Monica
Every neighborhood, every ZIP — from Montana Ave to the beachfront
North of Montana
90402
Ocean Park
90405
Pico Neighborhood
90405
Sunset Park
90405
Mid-City Santa Monica
90403
Downtown Santa Monica
90401
Wilshire-Montana
90403
Beachfront / Ocean Ave
90401
Key streets we service: Montana Ave · Santa Monica Blvd · Lincoln Blvd · Pico Blvd
COASTAL CLIMATE & APPLIANCES
Living Next to the Ocean Does Things to Your Appliances
Most appliance repair companies in LA treat Santa Monica like any other suburb. Our technicians don't. Salt air from the Pacific — especially in homes west of Lincoln Boulevard and on Ocean Park's beachfront — corrodes metal components differently than inland conditions. Condenser coils rust faster. Door gaskets on dishwashers and refrigerators crack sooner. Control board connections oxidize. We factor this into every diagnostic we run in Santa Monica.
The homes north of Montana Ave are a different story — larger properties, luxury appliances, Sub-Zero refrigerators, Wolf ranges, Thermador cooktops. Our technicians are trained on these brands and carry OEM parts for them. Meanwhile in Ocean Park and Pico, it's a mix of older stock and newer condos — Whirlpool, Samsung, LG, Bosch — and we carry parts for those too.
One practical thing we do on every Santa Monica refrigerator call that we don't always do further inland: we check the condenser coil condition as part of the standard diagnostic. Salt-accelerated buildup is common enough here that it's worth looking at every time, even if coil corrosion isn't the presenting symptom.
Jobs Our Technicians Did in Santa Monica
Completed jobs from our service records: the appliance, what the technician found and what was done. Customer details are left out.
COMMERCIAL KITCHENS
Santa Monica Commercial Kitchen Service
The commercial side of Santa Monica keeps our team busy too. The beachfront hotel kitchens along Ocean Avenue, the Main Street + Third Street Promenade restaurant rows, and the Montana Ave dining strip all run high-volume kitchens within a half-mile of the salt-air corridor — which means commercial condensers, commercial ice machines, and walk-in cooler coils need attention on a much tighter cycle than the kitchen manuals suggest. Our techs handle the same proactive coil inspection on commercial fridges that we do on residential Sub-Zeros in Santa Monica. We service commercial refrigeration, commercial dishwashers, and commercial ranges and stoves across the Santa Monica hospitality scene from Ocean Park through downtown to north of Montana.
What we service
Commercial diagnostic $120 · waived when you approve the repair
Outdoor Kitchens & Patio Equipment
Santa Monica Patios and the Salt Air
The built-in outdoor kitchen is mostly a north-of-Montana feature here — a grill, a refrigerator drawer, sometimes an ice maker on a back patio a mile from the water — while Ocean Park and Pico lean to freestanding gear on a balcony. Either way the ocean sets the terms, and it does it year-round rather than seasonally: salt sits in the marine layer and works on grate hardware, burner assemblies, and the condenser of anything rated for outdoor use. We see outdoor refrigerators give up their charge here years earlier than the same unit does inland. Our techs read the condenser and the whole ignition path on an outdoor call rather than only the symptom that got called in, and a corroded burner assembly gets the OEM part — the universal one pits again by next season.
BBQ grill repairOutdoor kitchen repairOutdoor refrigerator repairPatio heater repairGas fireplace repair
Premium outdoor brands
Diagnostic $89 · waived with repair
HONEST ADVICE
Should You Repair or Replace Your Appliance?
Our technicians get asked this on almost every call in Santa Monica. Here's how we actually think about it — not as a script, but as people who've seen thousands of appliances at every stage of life.
The simple version: if the repair costs less than 50% of a new unit and the appliance is under 10 years old, repairing is almost always the better call financially. A $250 drain pump on a 6-year-old dishwasher is a no-brainer. A $600 compressor on a 14-year-old refrigerator is a harder conversation.
For Santa Monica specifically, coastal climate accelerates wear on some components — which means some appliances here age faster than the national averages suggest. Our technicians factor that in when they give you a recommendation. If the same part is likely to fail again in 18 months because of where you live, we'll tell you that rather than take your money.
Appliance lifespan averages: Dishwasher ~10 years · Washer ~11 years · Dryer ~13 years · Refrigerator ~14 years · Gas Range ~15 years · Electric Oven ~15 years.
Coastal climate note: in Santa Monica, refrigerators and dishwashers near the ocean often show major component wear 2–3 years earlier than these national averages.
What customers nearby say
These reviews come from customers in nearby cities, not from Santa Monica — each is labelled with its real city and quoted word for word from Housecall Pro.
“Excellent customer service thank you”
“As the name of the company states they came on the same day. The Technician's name was Alex. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this company.”
“Amazing work done by both the technician and the person the call they did work in no time and answered to any request I had they work quick and make sure everything is done correctly and their assessments are so accurate you have to reasons to worry after the job”
Appliance Repair Costs in Santa Monica
Written estimate before we start. $89 diagnostic — waived with repair.
Refrigerator
$200 – $450
Fan motor, coil cleaning, ice maker, compressor relay, gasket
Washer
$150 – $350
Drain pump, shock absorbers, control board, door seal
Dryer
$150 – $320
Heating element, thermal fuse, drum roller, vent cleaning
Oven / Range
$175 – $420
Igniter, bake element, relay, gas valve, calibration
Dishwasher
$150 – $320
Pump assembly, float switch, door gasket, solenoid
Diagnostic Fee
$89
Waived when you proceed with the repair
Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking, Thermador, Monogram and other luxury brands may cost more due to OEM part pricing. We always quote you in writing before starting.
Questions Santa Monica Customers Ask Us
Do you offer same-day appliance repair in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes. Our technicians cover all Santa Monica neighborhoods — North of Montana, Ocean Park, Pico, Sunset Park, Mid-City, and the beachfront corridors. Same-day visits when a technician is available — call early for the best chance. We serve all Santa Monica ZIP codes: 90401, 90402, 90403, 90404, and 90405.
What appliances do you repair in Santa Monica?
We repair all major home and commercial appliances: refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens, stoves, ranges, dishwashers, cooktops, freezers, wine coolers, microwaves, range hoods, ice makers, and walk-in coolers. We service all brands — from Samsung and LG to Sub-Zero, Viking, Thermador, Wolf, and Monogram.
Does the coastal climate affect appliances in Santa Monica?
It absolutely does. Ocean salt air accelerates corrosion on metal components, especially refrigerator coils and dishwasher door gaskets. We see more condenser coil issues, faster gasket wear, and rust-related failures in Santa Monica than in inland areas. Our technicians know what to look for and what preventive steps actually help in a coastal environment.
Do you repair Sub-Zero and Viking appliances in Santa Monica?
Should I repair or replace my appliance in Santa Monica?
It depends on the appliance's age and the repair cost. Our general guideline: if the repair costs less than 50% of a new unit and the appliance is under 10 years old, repairing usually makes more sense. We'll always give you an honest assessment — if it's not worth fixing, we'll tell you directly rather than take your money on a repair that won't hold.
What is your diagnostic fee in Santa Monica?
Our diagnostic fee is $89, waived when you proceed with the repair. We give you a complete written estimate before starting any work. No hidden fees — the price we quote is the price you pay.
Do you also serve Venice, Culver City, and Brentwood?
Yes. Our Santa Monica service area extends to Venice, Culver City, Brentwood, West LA, Mar Vista, and Marina del Rey. If you're within a few miles of Santa Monica and need a technician, call us — we're likely in the area.
What is the most common appliance repair you see in Santa Monica?
Salt-air-driven refrigeration faults lead the list, and our techs at Same Day Appliance Repair most often find Sub-Zero refrigerators running constantly on corroded condenser coils north of Montana and along the beachfront — which is why we check coil condition on every Santa Monica fridge call. Right behind it: Bosch dishwashers with worn pumps in Ocean Park and LG washers throwing UE errors on worn shock absorbers in the Pico neighborhood. $89 residential diagnostic, waived with repair.
Are your Santa Monica appliance repairs licensed and insured?
Yes — our techs at Same Day Appliance Repair carry BHGS #A49573, EPA 608 Universal certification (#1346255700410). We use genuine OEM parts only — which matters more on coastal units where aftermarket parts corrode faster — and back every repair with a 90-day warranty on parts and labor. $89 residential diagnostic, waived with repair.
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