Igniters, thermistors, control boards, vent fans, door seals, cooling unit replacement, and full fridge swaps — diagnosed and repaired at your driveway, storage facility, or campsite. No need to move the RV.
Mobile RV Pro provides certified mobile refrigerator repair at your location — driveway, storage facility, or campsite — across Utah and Texas. Background-checked technicians service every common RV refrigerator: Dometic absorption (RM and DM series), Norcold absorption (N6, N7, N8, N10, NX series), Furrion absorption and residential, and 12V compressor fridges from Whynter, Vitrifrigo, and Everchill. Common parts including igniters, thermistors, thermal fuses, vent fans, and door seals are stocked on every service truck — most repairs complete at the first visit when the customer approves the on-site estimate. Cooling unit rebuilds and full fridge replacements are performed on-site without removing the RV. Mobile RV Pro provides a written estimate before any work begins.
RV refrigerators come in two fundamentally different types — absorption (Dometic, Norcold, Furrion's gas/electric models) and 12V compressor (Whynter, Furrion residential, Vitrifrigo). Symptoms and repairs differ significantly between the two. Identifying the type of fridge in your RV is the first step in describing the issue. The list below covers the most common failure modes for both.
most often a failed thermistor (the temperature sensor in the fridge compartment), a failed eyebrow board, or in older units, a partial cooling unit failure. Diagnostic confirms which. Cooling unit failures often present as "cools the freezer but not the fridge."
gas-side failure. Most common causes are a dirty burner, a clogged orifice, a failed igniter electrode, or a failed gas valve. Burner cleaning resolves the majority of "won't run on gas" complaints.
electric-side failure. Most common causes are a failed heating element, a failed eyebrow control board, or a wiring issue. Replacement parts are stocked on the truck for common Dometic and Norcold variants.
the eyebrow board has detected a fault. Common codes indicate ECO (high-temperature cutoff), no flame detection, no AC voltage, or thermistor open/short. The error code narrows the diagnostic significantly.
cooling unit failure. The cooling unit contains ammonia under pressure; a leak is detectable by smell and by the visible yellow staining as ammonia degrades the chimney coating. The cooling unit must be replaced or the entire fridge swapped.
failed door seal, blocked drain, or vent fan failure. Door seal replacement and drain clearing are quick repairs.
failed compressor relay, low battery voltage, or wiring fault. Diagnostic checks battery state and inverter / shore power before condemning the compressor itself.
Owners of older Norcold N6, N8, and Dometic RM 2-way absorption refrigerators should be aware of recall history related to fire risk in cooling unit failures. Mobile RV Pro looks up the recall status when scheduling repair on these units. If the recall has not been performed and the unit qualifies, Mobile RV Pro coordinates the recall remedy with the manufacturer at no charge before performing other repairs. For older absorption units with failed cooling units, the choice between a rebuild and a full fridge replacement depends on age, model, and parts availability — both options are costed out so you can choose.
Mobile RV Pro technicians are trained and equipped to diagnose and repair every common RV refrigerator type used in travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, Class A, Class C, and diesel pushers — including absorption (gas/electric) and 12V compressor systems. The most failure-prone parts ride on every service truck for first-visit completion.
Costs vary by fridge type, the specific failure, parts availability, and access conditions. The ranges below are all-in ballpark estimates including the service-call fee, labor, and parts at cost. Every repair receives a written estimate on-site before any work begins.
| Repair Type | Typical Labor Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thermistor or thermal fuse replacement | $280 – $410 | Stocked for common Dometic and Norcold models |
| Igniter electrode replacement | $280 – $410 | Stocked; resolves "won't run on gas" complaints |
| Burner cleaning & combustion service | $280 – $440 | Restores blue flame; prevents soot in cooling stack |
| Door seal replacement | $280 – $410 | Stocked for common Dometic, Norcold, Furrion models |
| Vent fan installation or replacement | $310 – $480 | Lowers stack temp; helps fridges struggle in heat |
| Eyebrow / power board replacement | $470 – $760 | Board cost varies; Dometic and Norcold common variants |
| Heating element replacement | $310 – $480 | Electric-side failure; stocked for common variants |
| Cooling unit rebuild (absorption) | $2,400 – $3,800 | 4–5 hr labor + cooling unit; performed on-site |
| Full fridge replacement (absorption or compressor) | $2,800 – $5,200 | Includes removal of old unit + reconnection |
| Hidden-fault diagnostic (no repair authorized) | $270 – $450 | Service call + 1–2 hr diagnostic; applied to repair if authorized |
Mobile RV Pro provides a written estimate on-site before any work begins. Most thermistor, igniter, door seal, and vent fan repairs complete on the first visit because parts are stocked on the truck. Eyebrow and power board replacements typically schedule a follow-up visit when the specific board isn’t in stock. For older absorption units with a failed cooling unit, the rebuild cost is often within range of a full fridge replacement — Mobile RV Pro provides both options costed out so you can choose.
Mobile RV Pro technicians are certified, background-checked, and carry full liability insurance. The company is licensed and insured to perform RV repair across Utah and Texas. If a technician damages any component while performing a hired repair, Mobile RV Pro covers the replacement 100% — both parts and labor.
Mobile RV Pro is an authorized warranty coordinator for most major extended warranty providers including Good Sam, Wholesale Warranties, Cornerstone, and National General. We coordinate repairs and payment directly with extended warranty companies on your behalf — at no extra charge.
Certified technicians dispatched to your location — driveway, storage facility, or campsite. No haul-in, no storage fees.
For RV owners whose fridge has failed and food is at risk, dealership repair often means a multi-week wait plus a haul-in. Mobile RV Pro brings the diagnostic, common parts, and even cooling unit or full fridge replacement to your location, usually within a week, with most common failures completed on the first visit.
| Mobile RV Pro | Dealership | |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling | 2–5 business days | 4–8+ weeks |
| Location | Your driveway, storage facility, or campsite | Haul-in to the dealership shop |
| Haul-in cost | None — tech comes to you | Tow/drive cost + your time |
| Storage fees while waiting | None | Often $25–$50/day while parked at the dealer |
| First-visit completion | Common — thermistors, igniters, fans, seals on the truck | Rare — diagnostic visit then parts wait |
| Cooling unit replacement on-site | Yes — performed at your driveway | Typically requires shop bay |
| Full fridge swap on-site | Yes — including 12V compressor conversions | Typically requires shop bay |
| Diagnostic fee | $90 flat, applied once per job | Often $150–$250, sometimes non-refundable |
