RV Plumbing Repair in Washington

When an RV appliance quits, it’s often a small part, not the whole unit. Poulsbo RV repairs the refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, and other appliances in travel trailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes across Washington, on both gas and electric systems.

Signs Your RV Appliances Need Service

RV appliances run on propane, 12V, and 120V, so symptoms vary by unit:

• The refrigerator won’t get cold on gas, electric, or both
• Stove or oven burners won’t light or won’t hold a flame
• The microwave runs but doesn’t heat
• An appliance works on shore power but not on propane
• Error codes or fault lights on the control board
• An appliance that won’t power on at all

Why RV Appliances Fail

Most RV appliances are dual-source (propane and electric), which doubles the things that can go wrong. On the gas side, clogged orifices, weak igniters, and failed gas valves stop burners and the fridge from lighting. On the electric side, heating elements and control boards fail. RV absorption refrigerators in particular are sensitive to being run while the RV is parked off-level, and they fail when the cooling unit develops a blockage. Vibration and the damp climate also corrode connections and control boards over time.

Our RV Appliance Services

• Refrigerator repair on gas and electric (absorption and compressor)
• Stove and oven burner, igniter, and gas valve repair
• Microwave diagnosis and replacement
• Control board and circuit board repair
• Propane appliance troubleshooting
• Washer, dryer, and other appliance service
• Appliance replacement and installation

Our Appliance Repair Process

1. We confirm the symptom on each power source the appliance uses
2. We test the gas supply, igniter, heating element, and control board
3. We provide a written estimate before ordering parts
4. We replace the failed component or recommend replacement of better value
5. We test the appliance on all of its power sources
6. We confirm it operates and holds temperature correctly

Why Appliance Issues Are Worth Addressing

A refrigerator that fails on a trip means lost food and a ruined weekend, and gas-appliance problems can be a safety concern when igniters or valves aren’t working right. Many appliance faults are small, inexpensive parts caught early, but a neglected cooling unit on an absorption fridge can fail completely and require full replacement. Diagnosing the specific fault avoids replacing a whole appliance when a part would do.

How to Keep Your RV Appliances Working

• Keep the refrigerator vents clear and the RV reasonably level when parked
• Clean burner orifices and igniters to prevent clogs
• Have the propane system checked for proper pressure
• Run appliances periodically rather than letting them sit
• Keep control boards dry and connections clean
• Address fault codes early before the part fully fails

Why won't my RV refrigerator get cold?

It depends on the type. Absorption fridges can fail to cool from a gas-side fault, a blocked cooling unit, or being run off-level. We diagnose which it is before recommending a repair.

My stove won't light. Is that an easy fix?

Often yes. A clogged orifice or a weak igniter is a common, inexpensive repair. We clean or replace the affected parts.

Is it worth repairing my RV fridge or replacing it?

If the cooling unit is intact, repairs are very cost-effective. If the cooling unit itself has failed, replacement is often the better value. We’ll tell you which.

Why does my appliance work on shore power but not propane?

That points to a gas-side problem: the gas valve, igniter, or supply. We test the propane circuit to find the fault..

Do you replace RV appliances, not just repair them?

Yes. When repair isn’t the better value, we can source and install a suitable replacement.

Ready to Get your Appliances Taken Care of?

Schedule your appointment at one of our locations.

Everett

12218 Highway 99 S
Everett, WA 98204
1-888-960-9629

Sumner

2006 136th Ave. E.
Sumner, WA 98390
888-960-8691

Mt. Vernon

510 Eleanor Lane
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
866-706-1274

Kent

23031 Military RD. S.
Kent, WA 98032
1-888-960-0627

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Kent
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Why Choose Poulsbo RV?

With convenient service centers, expert service RV technicians, and a knowledgeable support staff, you’re never alone on the road when you’re part of the Poulsbo RV family.

We serve RV owners throughout the Puget Sound region and beyond — including Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Bellevue, Kent, Olympia, Sumner, and Mount Vernon.