LP, Heating, and Cooling
Water Heater and Furnace Service
TLDR
OCRV Center performs water heater and furnace service in-shop in Yorba Linda for motorhomes and campers. Thorough collision estimates, direct insurance billing, and a written estimate before any work.
What does water heater and furnace service cost, and what is involved?
OCRV Center performs water heater and furnace service in-shop in Yorba Linda for motorhomes and campers. OCRV Center services RV climate and gas systems in-shop: LP service and certified leak repair, furnaces, water heaters and hydronic systems such as AquaHot, rooftop and ducted air conditioning, ventilation, and safety detectors. Collision estimates are written after inspection, we bill every major carrier direct, and the work is backed by our warranty.
About Water Heater and Furnace Service
Water Heater and Furnace Service is part of our lp, heating, and cooling work, performed entirely in-house at our Yorba Linda facility for motorhomes and campers. We inspect first, write a clear estimate, and document any hidden damage with photos so an insurance claim reflects the real repair rather than a thin first number.
Because we only work on RVs, vans, and trailers, water heater and furnace service is routine for our technicians. LP service, furnaces, water heaters, AquaHot, AC, and ventilation.
LP systems and leak repair
Propane runs the furnace, water heater, cooktop, and often the refrigerator, and a leak anywhere in that system is a safety problem first and a comfort problem second. We test the LP system, find leaks, and repair regulators, lines, and fittings.
We also service and verify the detectors that warn you, because an LP or carbon-monoxide detector that has aged out gives a false sense of safety.
Furnaces, water heaters, and AquaHot
RV furnaces and water heaters fail in familiar ways: ignition faults, blocked burners, and worn boards, and a no-heat or no-hot-water call is common right when the weather turns. We service forced-air furnaces, tank and tankless water heaters, and hydronic systems such as AquaHot.
On higher-end coaches the hydronic system handles both heat and hot water, and it rewards a technician who understands the whole loop rather than treating it like a simple water heater.
Air conditioning and ventilation
Rooftop and ducted air conditioners lose capacity from age, dirty coils, and failing capacitors and fans, and in Southern California a weak AC is a real problem. We service and replace rooftop units, fans, and ventilation.
Good airflow and a properly charged, clean system are the difference between an AC that keeps up in summer heat and one that runs constantly without cooling.
What affects the cost
The price of water heater and furnace service depends on the specifics of your vehicle and the extent of the work. The main cost drivers are:
- LP leak testing and the location of the fault
- Furnace versus water heater versus hydronic system
- Air-conditioner service versus full unit replacement
- Number of AC units and ventilation points
- Detector replacement and certification
- Parts availability for the specific appliance
What is included
A typical job includes:
- LP system test and certified leak repair
- Furnace service and repair
- Tank, tankless, and AquaHot water-heater service
- Rooftop and ducted AC service and replacement
- Ventilation and roof-fan repair
- LP and carbon-monoxide detector service
Ballpark cost
Here is what water heater and furnace service typically costs, and what moves the number up or down.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LP, Heating, and Cooling | ||
| LP gas system service and leak repair (certified tech only) | $285 to $2,500 | 1 to 10 hours |
| LP, smoke, and CO detector replacement | $200 to $600 | 1 to 3 hours |
| Furnace service and repair (Suburban, Atwood) | $350 to $2,500 | 2 to 10 hours |
| Water heater service (Suburban, Atwood, Truma, AquaHot) | $350 to $4,500 | 1 to 18 hours |
| AquaHot and hydronic heat system service | $750 to $8,500 | 3 to 35 hours |
| AC replacement, hard start and soft start install (Coleman, Dometic, Furrion) | $750 to $4,500 | 2 to 14 hours |
| Ventilation system repair and upgrade | $300 to $3,500 | 1 to 14 hours |
| LP system, furnace, and water heater service | $350 to $4,500 | 1 to 18 hours |
| AC replacement and service | $750 to $3,500 | 2 to 14 hours |
| Auxiliary heat augmentation (Webasto, Espar) | $1,500 to $5,500 | 8 to 22 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
We run the same transparent process on every repair, from a quick cosmetic fix to a full insurance claim.
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
What sets our water heater and furnace service apart is simple: specialists, one roof, and a warranty that means it.
- 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
You have the right to choose your own repair shop, and the right specialist protects your payout.
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.
Related services
Fleet and Truck Body →
Box and reefer bodies, lift gates, service bodies, racks, and DOT marking.
Inspections and Maintenance →
In-shop pre-purchase inspections, annual service, and winterization.
Collision and Body →
Insurance-led collision, structural, fiberglass, aluminum, panels, and ADAS.
Paint, Graphics, and Wraps →
Full refinish, color match, decals, vinyl wrap, and rust treatment.
Questions about water heater and furnace service
I smell propane, can you find the leak?
Yes. We test the LP system, locate leaks, and repair regulators, lines, and fittings in-shop, and we verify your detectors, because an LP leak is a safety issue we treat as a priority.
My RV air conditioner is not keeping up, what can you do?
We service and replace rooftop and ducted units, clean coils, and repair fans and capacitors, so the system actually cools in Southern California heat instead of running nonstop.
Can you fix my AquaHot or hydronic heat system?
Yes. We service hydronic systems such as AquaHot that handle both heat and hot water, with technicians who understand the whole loop rather than guessing at parts.
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.
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.
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.