RV Service
RV Water Heater Repair
No hot water can end a trip early, and it's often a repairable control or ignition issue rather than a failed tank.
Mon–Fri · 7AM–7PM
RV water heaters run on propane, on a 120-volt electric element, or on both. Each path can fail differently: the propane side depends on an igniter, a gas valve, a thermostat and a limit switch that can lock the unit out when something is wrong; the electric side depends on an element and thermostat that can fail quietly. Figuring out which side is out — and whether the unit is locked out or genuinely failed — is a large part of the diagnosis.
This category covers propane ignition diagnosis, gas valve and thermostat issues, electric element diagnosis, and the low-voltage problems that can stop a propane unit from attempting ignition.
Water heaters are also a common place for freeze damage to show up. A unit that wasn't drained and bypassed before winter can be damaged, and spring de-winterization is often when that's discovered — which is exactly why it's better found in a driveway than at a campground.
A certified RV technician comes to your RV anywhere in Central Oregon.
Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, year-round.
Symptoms
Signs it's time to call
If any of these sound familiar, describe them on the phone — the details usually narrow the cause before the visit.
- No hot water on propane, on electric, or on both
- Water heater lights then shuts off shortly after
- Water is lukewarm but never hot
- Unit keeps tripping the reset
- Leaking at the drain, relief valve or tank
- Worked before winter, doesn't work now
Covered
What Fixin Trips handles
- Propane ignition diagnosis and repair
- Gas valve and thermostat diagnosis
- Electric element diagnosis
- Drain and relief valve repair
- Control and switch troubleshooting
- Repair-versus-replace assessment
Boundaries
What's outside this service
- No exterior wall or door-frame reconstruction around the unit
- No propane tank certification or refilling
- No black tank, sewage or odor-related work
- No RVs or trailers older than model year 1995
How service works
Straightforward from the first phone call
Here's exactly how a Fixin Trips service call works.
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We talk it through
Call and describe the symptoms, your RV year and type. We'll determine whether the issue is inside Fixin Trips' scope before anyone drives out.
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We schedule the visit
We schedule your service call based on the first available appointment in your area. This helps prevent the long waits you'd experience taking your RV to a repair facility.
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Diagnose and repair
We diagnose and fix the problem in real time, explaining the process as we go. This helps you understand exactly what you're paying for and how your RV was repaired.
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Payment Options
We accept multiple forms of payment, including onsite credit card payments, checks and cash.
Questions
Water Heater Repair FAQs
Why does my RV water heater have no hot water on propane but work on electric?
That points toward the propane side specifically — the igniter, gas valve, thermostat, lockout switch, propane supply, or the 12-volt power the ignition circuit depends on.
What does it mean when the reset keeps tripping?
The limit switch is protecting the unit from overheating. It can indicate a thermostat, control or other underlying issue worth diagnosing rather than repeatedly resetting.
Can a frozen water heater be repaired?
Sometimes the associated lines and fittings can be repaired; a damaged tank generally cannot. This is why draining and bypassing the water heater is an important part of proper winterization.
Do you process warranty claims for water heaters?
No. Fixin Trips doesn't process warranty claims directly. Customers may pay for eligible service and seek reimbursement from their warranty provider themselves.
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Service area
Water Heater Repair across Central Oregon
Not sure whether your community is covered? Get in touch or call 541.699.8799.
Need water heater repair? Call 541.699.8799
Call Nate Glass at 541.699.8799. He'll talk through the symptoms first to confirm the job is something Fixin Trips services, then schedule an onsite visit anywhere in Central Oregon. If we can't fix it, we don't charge.