Shop PolicyWe service most motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers, toy haulers, and truck campers.We DO NOT service tent trailers or pop-up campers.
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Javi's RV Service Center
Shop-Based RV Service • Lancaster, CA

RV Appliance Repair in Lancaster, CA

Recreational vehicle appliances operate on propane, 12V, or 120V power. We repair and replace RV refrigerators (Norcold, Dometic), Suburban & Atwood propane furnaces, water heaters, and cooktops so your home-on-the-road feels like home.

Service Quick Overview

Location:8th St E, Lancaster Shop
Pricing and turnaround vary by RV type and scope of work. Call the shop for a written estimate before any labor begins.
What This Service Is

Understanding rv appliance repair for your RV

RV appliance repair at Javi's RV Services Center covers the propane, 12V, and 120V appliances that make an RV livable — absorption and 12V compressor refrigerators (Norcold, Dometic), Suburban and Atwood propane furnaces, tank and tankless water heaters, stoves, ovens, and microwave convection units. Our Lancaster shop diagnoses and repairs each appliance to the component level.

RV appliances fail in predictable ways: absorption fridges lose cooling when the burner tube or cooling unit fails, water heaters stop igniting when the electrode or gas valve fails, and furnaces blow cold air when the sail switch or control board faults. Our shop has the gas-pressure testing, electrical load testing, and ventilation equipment to safely repair propane appliances that a driveway simply cannot service correctly.

Signs You Need RV Appliance Repair

If you recognize any of these symptoms, call our Lancaster shop to schedule a diagnostic before the problem worsens.

•The RV refrigerator won't cool on propane or 120V, or cools only on one power source
•The water heater stays cold, the pilot won't ignite, or water is only lukewarm
•The furnace runs but blows cold air, or cycles on and off repeatedly
•You smell propane near an appliance or the detector keeps alarming
•The cooktop burner won't light or has a weak, yellow flame
•Your 12V compressor fridge has stopped running or is freezing everything
Our Shop Process

How RV Appliance Repair Works at Javi's

01

Appliance-Specific Diagnostic

We test each appliance on its actual power source — propane pressure, 12V, and 120V — to determine whether the failure is in the appliance, the power supply, or the propane system.

02

Component-Level Repair Plan

You receive a written estimate identifying the failed component — burner tube, cooling unit, electrode, sail switch, control board, or heating element — and whether repair or replacement is the better value.

03

Shop Repair & Propane Leak Test

Repairs are completed in our Lancaster shop with a propane drop-pressure leak test on any appliance that touches the gas system, so we confirm safety before pickup.

04

Operation Verification

Each repaired appliance is run through a full heating or cooling cycle to confirm it reaches operating temperature on its intended power source.

Call for a Written Estimate

Every RV and repair is different, so we quote from a written estimate after inspecting your vehicle — you authorize the scope and cost before any labor begins. Call the Lancaster shop to discuss your RV and the work you need.

Call (661) 942-2492

Why Our Shop Wins

Propane drop-pressure leak testing on every gas appliance repair — a safety step driveway work skips
Experience across Norcold, Dometic, Suburban, and Atwood RV appliance systems
Component-level repair that often saves the appliance instead of replacing the whole unit

Common Symptoms We Repair

•Refrigerator not cooling on propane
•Water heater stays cold or pilot won't ignite
•Furnace blows cold air
•Propane odor around appliances
RV Appliance Repair FAQs

Questions RV Owners Ask

Q: Why is my RV refrigerator not cooling on propane?

It is usually a dirty burner tube, a weak igniter, or a failed absorption cooling unit. We clean the burner, test the ignition, and check the cooling unit performance to determine whether a cleaning fixes it or the cooling unit needs replacement.

Q: Can you convert my RV refrigerator to a 12V compressor fridge?

Yes. We install 12V compressor fridges and verify your house battery and charging system can handle the continuous draw, so the new fridge stays cold reliably on solar or shore power.

Q: Why does my RV furnace blow cold air?

The most common cause is a failed sail switch or control board that prevents the gas valve from opening, so the fan runs but no heat is produced. We test the sail switch, control board, and gas valve to pinpoint the failure.

Visit Our Lancaster Shop

Where to Bring Your RV

Facility Address42324 8th St E, Lancaster, CA 93535
Shop Phone(661) 942-2492
Business HoursMonday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Sat/Sun)
Call to Schedule Service
Shop Open Mon–Fri8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Call (661) 942-2492