Appliance Repair in Orange County, CA
When your RV fridge stops cooling on day one of a trip, it's an emergency. We repair and replace Dometic and Norcold refrigerators (absorption and 12V compressor), Suburban and Atwood ranges and furnaces, RV microwaves, ice makers, and stackable washer/dryers — all on-site.
Fully mobile — we come to your driveway, storage lot, or campsite. No towing needed.
Common Signs You Need Appliance Repair
If any of these sound familiar, give us a call — we can usually tell you over the phone how serious it is.
- The fridge runs on shore power but won't cool on propane (or vice versa)
- There's a strong ammonia smell behind the fridge — a failed cooling unit
- Stove burners click but won't light, or only light some of the time
- The oven won't reach temperature or won't ignite at all
- The microwave has power but won't heat
- You smell propane near an appliance
- Ice maker leaks water onto the floor
Common Problems We Fix
Real failure modes we see on Orange County RVs — and how we repair each one.
Absorption fridge cooling unit failure
The hallmark ammonia smell and a fridge that won't cool on either gas or electric. We replace the cooling unit or swap to a 12V compressor model.
Propane stove igniter failure
Clicking without lighting is almost always a fouled or failed spark electrode or a bad igniter module. Quick same-visit fix.
Water heater element burnout
Suburban and Atwood elements fail with age — usually a same-visit replacement once the tank is drained.
Furnace ignition lockout (sail switch / limit / igniter)
The classic 'starts then shuts off' problem. We diagnose the actual sequence-of-operation failure point.
Microwave magnetron and door switch failures
Most microwaves that 'run but don't heat' are bad magnetrons; 'totally dead' is usually a door switch or fuse.
Norcold recall and ARP control upgrades
We're familiar with the high-temp shutdown recall and aftermarket ARP controls that keep older absorption fridges safe.
What Happens If You Ignore It
Small RV problems compound fast. Here's what we see when these issues get put off too long.
- An absorption fridge running on a bad cooling unit can overheat — Norcold's recall exists for exactly this reason.
- A propane leak near a stove or furnace ignition source is a serious safety risk — shut off the tank and call us.
- A short-cycling furnace can crack the heat exchanger, which becomes a carbon monoxide hazard.
- A failing fridge on a trip means spoiled food and ruined plans — and almost every fridge gives warning signs first.
What's Included
- RV refrigerator repair & swap
- Cooling unit replacement
- Stove & oven service
- Furnace repair
- Microwave & vent repair
- Washer/dryer service
How We Fix It
- 1Verify the symptom
Many 'fridge won't cool' calls turn out to be ventilation or thermistor issues — we test before we condemn the cooling unit.
- 2Repair or replace
Most stove, microwave, water heater, and furnace repairs are same-visit. Cooling unit swaps and full appliance replacements are 4–8 hours.
- 312V conversion option
We install residential and 12V compressor refrigerators in place of failing absorption units when it's the right call.
- 4Safety check
We leak-test every gas joint we touch with a manometer or leak solution before we leave.
How Much Does Appliance Repair Cost?
Stove igniters, microwave fuses, and small parts are the most affordable; water heater elements and furnace components are mid-range; cooling unit swaps and full refrigerator replacements are the highest tier.
We'll tell you honestly when a repair is cheaper than replacement — and when it's not.
What affects the price
- Appliance brand and age
- Whether OEM replacement parts are still available
- Absorption rebuild vs 12V compressor conversion
- Travel and parts sourcing time
Why Choose Us for Appliance Repair
We service every major RV appliance brand — not just one
Manometer leak-testing on every propane appliance we touch
Honest recommendations on repair vs 12V conversion vs full replacement
Mobile service to your driveway, storage lot, or campground
Mobile Appliance Repair Across Orange County
- ✓ 26 years of hands-on RV experience
- ✓ All RV types — Class A/B/C, trailers, fifth wheels
- ✓ Honest, upfront pricing — no upsells
- ✓ Open 7 days a week, 8 AM – 8 PM
- ✓ Service throughout Orange County and a 30-mile radius from Anaheim