Appliances
Appliances for RVs, vans, and trailers
TLDR
OCRV Center performs appliances in-shop in Yorba Linda for RVs, vans, and trailers. Thorough collision estimates, direct insurance billing, and a written estimate before any work begins.
Do you repair RV refrigerators, cooktops, and other appliances?
Yes. OCRV Center repairs and replaces RV appliances in-shop: absorption and compressor refrigerators, cooktops, ranges, and microwaves, and washers and dryers. RV appliances are built differently from home units, and a specialist knows the failure modes and the safe repairs.
What appliances covers
OCRV Center handles appliances in-shop at our Yorba Linda facility for RVs, vans, trailers, and commercial vehicles. Refrigerators, cooktops, ranges, microwaves, washers, and dryers. Because we only work on these vehicles, this is something our technicians do every week, not an occasional job squeezed in between cars.
Refrigerators, absorption and compressor
RV refrigerators are either absorption units that run on LP and 12V or modern compressor units, and they fail differently. Absorption cooling units can leak or clog, while compressor units have their own control and power faults.
We diagnose which type you have and what has actually failed, then repair or replace the unit, because a refrigerator that will not hold temperature ruins a trip fast.
Cooktops, ranges, and microwaves
Cooktops, ovens, and microwaves take abuse from travel and use, and ignition faults, failed igniters, and dead controls are routine. We service and replace these units and verify the gas and electrical connections behind them.
Because several of these appliances run on the same LP and 12V systems, a single fault can mimic an appliance failure, which is why systematic diagnosis matters.
Washers, dryers, and built-in units
Built-in RV washers and dryers and other integrated appliances are tightly fitted, and replacing one in a finished interior takes care to avoid damaging cabinetry and connections. We service and replace these units cleanly.
Matching a replacement to the opening, venting, and power available is part of the job, and getting it wrong creates new problems.
Diagnosing the real fault
Because an RV refrigerator, cooktop, and water heater can all run off the same LP and 12V systems, a single power or gas fault often looks like an appliance failure. We test the systems behind the appliance, not just the appliance itself, so the repair fixes the actual cause.
That systematic approach saves money, because replacing an appliance that was never the problem is an expensive way to chase a wiring or gas fault.
What affects the cost
Several things move the price of appliances up or down. The biggest are usually the extent of the damage and whether the work is structural or cosmetic.
- Appliance type and whether repair or replacement is the better value
- Absorption versus compressor refrigerator
- Parts availability for the specific brand and model
- Access and fit in a finished interior
- Gas and electrical connections behind the unit
- Venting and clearance requirements
What is included
Every job begins with an inspection and a written estimate. A typical job includes:
- Refrigerator diagnosis, repair, and replacement
- Cooktop, range, and microwave service
- Washer and dryer service and replacement
- Gas and electrical connection verification
- Proper fit, venting, and clearance
- Operation check before delivery
Ballpark cost
The honest answer on appliances cost is a range, not a single number, because no two jobs are the same.
Ballpark cost
Ballpark ranges to help you plan, not a quote. Collision estimates are written after inspection. Final pricing comes from a written estimate after inspection. See full pricing.
| Service | Ballpark | Labor hours |
|---|---|---|
| Appliances | ||
| Refrigerator service (Dometic, Norcold, Furrion, residential) | $400 to $4,500 | 1 to 18 hours |
| Cooktop, range, and microwave replacement | $350 to $2,500 | 1 to 10 hours |
| Washer and dryer install and service | $400 to $2,500 | 2 to 10 hours |
| Refrigerator service (Dometic, Norcold, Furrion 12V) | $400 to $4,000 | 1 to 16 hours |
These are ballparks to help you plan, not quotes. Final pricing comes from a written estimate after inspection, and insurance-billed work may use carrier-negotiated rates.
Our in-shop process
Every job follows the same clear, documented path so you always know where your vehicle stands.
Bring it in or file a claim
Drive in for a thorough collision estimate or open an insurance claim. We work direct with every major carrier and handle the paperwork with your adjuster.
Inspection and written estimate
A specialist inspects the vehicle and writes a detailed estimate. Hidden damage is documented with photos so your claim reflects the real repair.
Approval and scheduling
We get carrier approval, order parts, and schedule the work. You get a clear timeline and a point of contact for the whole job.
Repair by specialists
Structural, body, paint, and systems work is performed in-house by techs who only work on RVs, vans, and trailers. No farming the hard parts out.
Quality control and delivery
Every repair is inspected against our standards, color matched, and road-tested where applicable. You pick up a vehicle that looks and works right, backed by our warranty.
Why OCRV Center
Owners choose OCRV Center for appliances because we do the hard parts in-house instead of farming them out.
- Specialists, not generalists: structural, fiberglass, slide, paint, and systems work performed in-house by techs who only work on RVs, vans, and trailers.
- The insurance repair expert: we bill every major carrier direct, document hidden damage, and push for the correct repair so your claim covers the real cost.
- Warranty that means it: written workmanship guarantee on all collision repair, plus our systems and paint warranties.
- In-shop only, one standard: everything happens at our 35,000 square foot Yorba Linda facility, with no mobile shortcuts and no sublet surprises.
- Honest, written pricing: thorough collision estimates, ballpark ranges on every page, and a written estimate before any work begins.
Insurance and your claim
A damaged RV, van, or trailer is not a normal auto claim, so the shop you choose matters.
We document visible and hidden damage with photos, write a complete estimate, and submit supplements when teardown reveals more, so a thin first estimate does not leave you paying out of pocket. Collision estimates are written after inspection and insurance walk-ins are always welcome.
We bill these carriers direct: Progressive, GEICO, State Farm, AAA SoCal, AAA Enterprises, Mercury, Allstate, American Family, Wawanesa, National General, CSAA, Foremost, Liberty Mutual, Tesla, Cincinnati, AGWS, with direct repair relationships on select carriers. Insurance-billed jobs may use carrier-negotiated rates that differ from our posted retail rates.
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Questions about appliances
My RV refrigerator stopped cooling, can it be fixed?
Often yes. We diagnose whether you have an absorption or compressor unit and what failed, then repair or replace it. Sometimes replacement is the better value, and we tell you honestly which way to go.
Can you replace a built-in RV appliance without damaging the interior?
Yes. Tightly fitted, built-in units take care to remove and replace, and matching the opening, venting, and power is part of the job. We do it cleanly so you do not trade one problem for another.
Do you work on RV cooktops and microwaves?
Yes. We service and replace cooktops, ranges, and microwaves and verify the gas and electrical connections behind them, in-shop at our Yorba Linda facility.
How do I get a quote?
Call us or request an estimate online and bring the vehicle to our Yorba Linda facility. Collision estimates are written after inspection, and final pricing comes from a written estimate after inspection.
Do you offer mobile or on-site repair?
No. All work is performed in-shop at our Yorba Linda facility. This lets us do structural, paint, and systems work to a standard mobile service cannot match. Customers bring their vehicle to us from across Southern California.
Do you work directly with insurance companies?
Yes. We bill every major carrier direct, document hidden damage, and handle the paperwork and supplements. Collision estimates are written after inspection and insurance walk-ins are welcome.
What warranty do you offer?
A written workmanship guarantee on collision repair, a 12 month and 12,000 mile warranty on RV systems and mechanical and electrical work, and a 5 year color match and adhesion warranty on paint.
Bring it in for a thorough collision estimate
Insurance walk-ins welcome. We work direct with every major carrier and back our collision work with a written workmanship guarantee.