What we see most
Absorption vs. residential — and why it matters here
Most RVs use an absorption refrigerator: propane or electric, no compressor. Quiet, runs off LP, and has one real weakness — it loses ground in extreme heat. Las Vegas is exactly where that shows up.
Newer coaches increasingly use residential refrigerators running off an inverter and battery bank. They cool far better in heat, but when they fail the fault is often in the power system rather than the appliance. We diagnose both sides, which matters because a residential fridge that "died" is frequently an inverter, converter or battery problem.
What we do
Cooling unit diagnosis, propane and electric operation faults, thermistors and thermostats, control boards, igniters and burner assemblies, door seals and hinges, ventilation and airflow correction, and full replacement when a cooling unit is gone.
Straight talk on cooling units
If the cooling unit itself has failed — ammonia leak, yellow residue, no cooling on either power source — you're looking at a significant repair or a replacement, not a quick fix. We'll tell you which on the first visit, along with what each path costs and whether the rig's age justifies it.
Desert reality
- Absorption fridges are rated to an ambient temperature we routinely exceed here — shade, ventilation and airflow stop being optional
- Vents matter more in Vegas than anywhere. A blocked rear vent stack is one of the most common reasons a healthy fridge underperforms
- Parking orientation is a real variable — afternoon sun on the fridge side of the rig changes performance
- If the coach sits in storage through summer, expect to find problems in the fall. Have it checked before the first trip
Pricing
Common questions
Is my fridge still under warranty?
Quite possibly, even if your coach warranty has expired — appliance warranties are separate and often run longer. We handle warranty claims →
Should I convert to a residential fridge?
Sometimes it's the right call, but it depends on your battery bank, inverter and how you camp. You'll get a real assessment, not a sales pitch.
Can you fix it while I'm at work?
Usually — if we can get access to the rig. Plenty of our storage-lot and driveway jobs happen unattended.
Stuck right now?
Call or text — fastest way to reach us. In summer, no-A/C calls go first.