RV refrigerator repair in Salt Lake City covers both absorption fridges that run on propane or 12-volt power and residential compressor units. We diagnose cooling units, control boards, burner assemblies, and thermistors on Dometic and Norcold refrigerators, with most repairs done at your site or in our shop.
Absorption refrigerators work by cycling an ammonia solution through a heat exchanger, and that process is less efficient at altitude. At Salt Lake City's 4,226 feet, an absorption fridge running on propane may struggle to reach target temperature on a 90-degree day, even when the unit is working correctly. If yours is cooling but not quite cold enough, verify the rig is level within two degrees and that there is airflow behind the upper vent panel before calling for service. If the fridge shows yellow residue on the back panel, the cooling unit has leaked ammonia and needs replacement.
We test the control board, burner flame sensor, 12-volt heater element, thermistor, and cooling fan on absorption units. For residential compressor fridges we check the compressor start relay, evaporator coil, and door seals. Salt Lake summers are hot enough that a worn door gasket on a compressor fridge raises the interior temperature noticeably, so we always check seals during the visit. Most diagnostic and repair work is done the same day when parts are on hand.
We see a higher volume of fridge calls in late July and August when valley temperatures peak and campgrounds near the canyon mouths, Big Cottonwood, Little Cottonwood, and Millcreek, fill up with rigs that have been running all summer. If your fridge starts under-cooling during a heat wave, the problem is almost always the control board or a dirty condenser, not the cooling unit, and both are same-day repairs.
$150 to $700 for most refrigerator repairs; cooling unit replacement runs $600 to $1,200 installed
On an absorption fridge, the most common causes are a level rig parked more than two degrees off, a blocked rear upper vent, or a weak flame sensor. On a compressor fridge, check the door seal and condenser coil for dirt. If those look fine, call for a diagnostic.
Yellow or yellowish-green powder behind the cooling unit coils is a sign the ammonia cooling unit has leaked. A leaking cooling unit cannot be repaired; it needs replacement. This is a $600 to $1,200 job depending on the model, but the fridge is not fixable any other way.
Yes, most refrigerator repairs are mobile. Board replacements, burner cleaning, and thermistor swaps all happen on site. Cooling unit replacement on a two-door absorption fridge is easier in a shop because of the unit weight, but we can discuss options when you call.
A board or thermistor swap takes one to two hours. A full cooling unit replacement takes four to six hours in the shop. We give you a time estimate with the quote.
We run an RV repair operation serving Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front. We work on motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers, and pop-ups. Utah altitude and high-desert conditions are hard on AC units, water systems, and roof membranes. We give you a written price before any work begins and test everything before we leave the job.
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