Choose an appliance below for service details, symptoms, and appointment preparation in Malibu.
Beverage Center Repair
Coffee System Repair
Coin-Operated Laundry Repair
Cooktop Repair
Dishwasher Repair
Dryer Repair
Freezer Repair
Garbage Disposal Repair
Ice Machine Repair
Microwave Repair
Oven Repair
Range Hood Repair
Range Repair
Refrigerator Repair
Washer Repair
Wine Cooler Repair
Cooling appliances often give partial clues: one section is warm, an ice maker stops, frost appears on the back wall, or the compressor runs without reaching the set temperature. We diagnose those clues in context and repair many freestanding, French-door, side-by-side, built-in, and column models. Visit our refrigerator repair and freezer repair pages for more detail.
Tell the office whether both compartments are affected and note the displayed temperature before the visit.
Laundry failures are easiest to diagnose when we know exactly where the cycle changes. Note whether the washer fills, drains, or displays a code, and whether the dryer tumbles and produces any heat. We service many front-load, top-load, high-efficiency, gas, and electric units. Our washer repair and dryer repair pages describe common symptoms.
Closet doors, shelving, and long vent runs can affect access and performance, so include those details when scheduling.
Built-in and luxury appliances are common in Malibu, and the installation deserves the same attention as the machine. We service many models from Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking, Thermador, Miele, Bosch, Dacor, Jenn-Air, GE Monogram, Fisher & Paykel, KitchenAid, and other manufacturers.
Malibu kitchens frequently include built-in, panel-ready, or premium appliances. Coastal air, ventilation, water connections, cabinetry, and long periods between occupancy can all shape a symptom. We inspect the installation before moving a unit and take care around custom panels, stone counters, wood flooring, and adjacent fixtures.
We serve Malibu neighborhoods including Point Dume, Malibu Park, Malibu Road, Malibu Knolls, Paradise Cove, Serra Retreat, Ramirez Canyon, Zuma, and residential areas along Pacific Coast Highway. Drive time and access can change quickly across the city. Please mention a gate code, private-road instruction, steep driveway, guest-house location, or parking limitation when scheduling.
Appointments in coastal homes, canyon properties, hillside residences, gated communities, condominiums, and guest houses may require different equipment and timing. Useful access notes include long driveways, private gates, steep approaches, limited roadside parking, detached kitchens, and tightly integrated premium appliances.
The technician first verifies the appliance and complaint, then tests the systems connected to the symptom. You receive a clear finding and estimate. Some repairs can be completed during the initial visit; others need a part matched to the exact model and a scheduled return.
When work is finished, the applicable coverage is described in Universal Appliance Repair's repair warranty.
A few safe observations can make a service call more productive. Our guides cover warm refrigerator checks, dishwasher drain troubleshooting, washer spin and drain problems, dryer airflow and long drying times, and an oven that will not heat. They explain what a homeowner can check without disassembly and when continued troubleshooting should stop.
Write down whether the symptom is constant, what happened immediately before it began, and whether a breaker, water valve, disposal, vent, or utility connection recently changed.
Universal Appliance Repair has served the wider Los Angeles area for more than 20 years. Malibu customers rely on us for experience with everyday and premium appliances, direct communication, and estimates provided before authorized work.
Careful planning is part of good service here. The office considers drive time and access, while the technician considers cabinetry, ventilation, utilities, and the appliance itself.
Appliances do not operate in isolation. Vent length, room temperature, cabinet clearance, water pressure, drain height, electrical supply, and the condition of hoses or shutoffs can all influence performance. This is especially important in coastal homes, canyon properties, hillside residences, gated communities, condominiums, and guest houses, where remodels and appliance replacements may combine equipment and connections from different years.
When a symptom started after moving, remodeling, plumbing, or electrical work, mention that history. It can shorten the diagnostic path and prevent a new component from being blamed for an installation problem.
Our routes connect Malibu with nearby communities, including Santa Monica, Topanga, Calabasas, Agoura Hills, West Los Angeles, Brentwood, Los Angeles. Service availability varies by address and schedule, so call 800-387-2011 to confirm coverage.
See the complete service area directory for other cities served by Universal Appliance Repair.
Universal Appliance Repair holds California Major Appliance Repair License #43452, issued by the Bureau of Household Goods and Services.
1. Tell us about the appliance
Call 800-387-2011 or request service online. Include your appliance brand, model, symptoms, and any error codes.
2. Confirm access and scheduling
Provide your Malibu service address, gate or building access instructions, and contact information. Our team will confirm coverage and an available appointment. An online request does not by itself confirm an appointment.
3. Review the diagnosis and estimate
Discuss the findings, repair options, estimated costs, and applicable parts and labor warranty before authorizing work. Most parts are stocked, but some must be ordered.
Our office and repair service hours are Monday–Friday, 7 AM–5 PM. We are closed on Saturdays and Sundays and do not offer holiday service. Warranty service is honored Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM.
No. Appointment dates and times depend on availability. Confirm your appointment details with our scheduling team.
Universal Appliance Repair offers a 90-day satisfaction guarantee, 30 days of labor coverage, and 90 days of parts coverage. A covered replacement part is free within 90 days; labor is charged after day 30. No handling or separate service-call charge applies to the covered replacement. See our warranty terms and exceptions.
Diagnostic and trip fees apply if you decline the repair. The trip charge is waived when the repair is completed. Ask our team about the applicable fees before the visit.
Have the model number, error codes, and a description of the symptoms ready. Share parking, gate, tenant, or property manager instructions when booking, and make the appliance accessible for inspection.
Looking for service outside Malibu? Explore our nearby service pages for Santa Monica, Topanga, Calabasas.
View all service areas, or call 800-387-2011 to confirm coverage and appointment availability for your address.