RV Appliance Repair
Mobile diagnosis and repair for RV refrigerators, microwaves, convection ovens, cooktops, and vent fans. This covers both absorption and 12V compressor fridges.
RV appliances fail in their own way. They run on more than one power source and they ride down the highway. Absorption refrigerators need to be level and need clean burners. 12V compressor fridges need a strong battery supply. Cooktops and ovens wear out thermocouples and igniters. Vent fans strip their gears and burn out their motors.
A local pro starts with the power source the appliance is failing on. Many broken fridge calls are really a 12V supply or park-power problem. Then the pro works through the appliance's own controls and heating parts. Common igniters, thermocouples, control boards, and fan motors ride on the pros' trucks.
An absorption cooling unit that has leaked ammonia cannot be fixed in the field. You may see yellow residue, smell sulfur, and get no cooling on any source while level. The honest options are a cooling-unit swap or a switch to a compressor fridge. A local pro quotes both in writing.
Sound familiar?
- The fridge cools on electric but not gas, or the other way around
- Yellow powder or an ammonia smell at the outside fridge vent
- The cooktop burner won't light or won't stay lit
- The microwave is dead even though the outlets work
- The vent fan grinds or has stopped
How the diagnosis works
- Check supply power on each source the appliance uses
- Test the burner, igniter, and thermocouple on gas appliances
- Check the control board inputs and outputs
- Check an absorption unit's temperature difference while level
- Inspect the airflow and clearance behind the refrigerator
How the repair typically goes
- Replace igniters, electrodes, and thermocouples
- Clean burner assemblies and flues
- Replace control boards and thermistors
- Replace fan motors and stripped gear sets
- Fix airflow problems that shorten appliance life
Good fit for mobile repair
- Ignition, board, thermistor, motor, and seal repairs
- Power-supply fixes and airflow fixes
- Fridge switches that fit the standard opening
When a shop is the honest answer
- Cooling-unit swaps on large, home-style units
- Cabinet changes for a replacement that does not match
- Microwave magnetron work, where a new unit is usually cheaper
Common components and causes
- Igniter electrodes and boards
- Thermocouples and thermistors
- Appliance control boards
- Vent fan motors and gears
- Door seals and hinges
- Road vibration loosening connections and cracking igniters
- Insect nests in burner tubes and flues
- Running an absorption fridge when it is not level
- Low 12V supply from weak batteries
- Sun-baked door seals losing their seal
Safety first
- An ammonia smell at the fridge means shut it down all the way and air it out. Do not run it on any source.
- A local pro leak-tests all gas appliance work before leaving.
What affects the price
Every visit starts with diagnosis and a written quote before repair work begins. These factors move the number:
- Appliance type and how easy it is to reach
- Whether the fault is on the gas or electric side
- Whether parts for the model are available
- The size of the job if a pro switches a fridge platform
How much does mobile RV Appliance Repair cost?
Most mobile RV Appliance Repair runs $150 to $700 for most fridge, stove, and appliance work. On-site labor typically runs $120–$175 per hour, with a service call of $95–$150, credited toward the repair. Simple fixes cost the least. The final price depends on parts, roof or slide access, and your rig make and model. These are rough ranges, not a quote. Every visit starts with an on-site check and a written quote before any work.
- Diagnose an absorption fridge not cooling
- $150–$350
- Cooling unit replacement (parts + labor)
- $900–$1,800
- Stove, oven, or range igniter repair
- $150–$400
- Ice maker, microwave, or vent-fan repair
- $150–$450
- On-site labor rate
- $120–$175 per hour
- Service call / diagnostic
- $95–$150,credited toward the repair
Want a real number for your rig? Call (830) 402-5300 and tell us what it is doing. You get a written quote before any work begins.
Where this service is available
Related services
- RV Electrical Repair
Careful 12V and 120V fault tracing, converter and inverter repair, battery system service, and shore-power troubleshooting at your site.
- RV Water Heater Repair
Mobile service for RV water heaters. Local pros fix elements, thermostats, anode rods, gas valves, and ignition faults, and handle tankless units on-site.
- RV Maintenance
Planned upkeep at your site. Local pros care for roof sealant, water systems, and batteries, and handle seasonal winterizing.
Frequently asked questions
My RV refrigerator stopped cooling. Is it ruined?
Not always. Many no-cool calls come from power problems, a failed control board, or a burner issue on the gas side. A local pro can fix all of those at your site. The one case that cannot be fixed on-site is a leaked cooling unit. You can spot it by an ammonia smell or yellow residue at the outside vent. A local pro runs a test first so you don't pay for the wrong fix.
How is mobile RV repair priced?
You pay a service-call fee that covers travel and diagnosis. Then you pay for parts and labor on the repair you approve. A local pro gives you the diagnosis and a clear quote before any repair work starts. A pro never works on an open-ended okay. A few things change the price. Those are the part type, how hard the access is, and the size of the repair. Each service page explains this.
How quickly can a local pro get to me?
It depends on a few things. Your spot in the service area matters. So does how busy local pros are and whether your problem is an emergency. A local pro books scheduled visits for a time window and puts emergency calls first by safety. When you call, we take your request and share a real ETA from the pro instead of a blanket promise. We also follow up with you if the schedule changes.
Need rv appliance repair?
Call for honest phone triage, or send a service request and dispatch will follow up with a realistic window.