Virginia

RV Water Heater Repair in Virginia

A cold shower in a Virginia campground is a quick way to ruin a trip, and water heaters fail in ways that are usually obvious: no hot water, a puddle under the rig, or a pilot that will not stay lit. Twenty water heater repair shops and mobile techs serve the state, averaging 4.5 stars. Nine of them will take warranty work, which matters if your rig is still covered.

Discover RV Water Heater Repair in Virginia

20Shops listed
4.5★Average Google rating
9Do warranty work
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Top-rated shops

W/Out A Hitch Rvs in Suffolk, VA

W/Out A Hitch Rvs

8992 River Crescent, Suffolk, VA ★ 5.0 (222 Google reviews)

Mobile RV repair in Suffolk, VA, with a 5.0 rating from 222 reviews. Roof, AC, awning, warranty work and more.

MobileRoofA/CFridge Warranty workBody & fiberglassParts on hand
RV-Fam in Virginia Beach, VA

RV-Fam

619 London Bridge Rd Unit A, Virginia Beach, VA ★ 5.0 (96 Google reviews)

Virginia Beach RV repair shop with a 5.0 rating from 96 reviews, known for roof resealing and honest service.

MobileRoofA/CFridge Warranty workBody & fiberglassChassis & engine
Your RV Tech, LLC Mobile RV & Trailer Repairs in Virginia Beach, VA

Your RV Tech, LLC Mobile RV & Trailer Repairs

2428 Hunting Horn Way, Virginia Beach, VA ★ 4.9 (246 Google reviews)

Mobile RV repair in Virginia Beach with 4.9 stars from 246 reviews, praised for punctuality and quick response.

MobileRoofA/CFridge Warranty workChassis & engineParts on hand
Road Ready Mobile RV Services in Chesapeake, VA

Road Ready Mobile RV Services

539 Cristfield Rd, Chesapeake, VA ★ 5.0 (52 Google reviews)

Mobile RV repair serving Chesapeake and Hampton Roads, rated 5.0 on 52 reviews for punctual, knowledgeable service.

MobileRoofA/CFridge
Radius Mobile RV Repair in Sandy Hook, VA

Radius Mobile RV Repair

3600 Brandons Bluff Ct, Sandy Hook, VA ★ 4.8 (68 Google reviews)

Mobile RV repair in Sandy Hook, VA with a 4.8 rating. RVIA/RVDA certified tech, 20+ years, most work done at your site.

MobileRoofA/CFridge Certified techsParts on handOpen weekends
B Mobile RV Repair in Blue Ridge, VA

B Mobile RV Repair

1 Mountain Pass Rd, Blue Ridge, VA ★ 4.8 (52 Google reviews)

Mobile RV repair serving Blue Ridge and the Roanoke area, coming to your campsite for AC, roof, awning and appliance fixes.

MobileRoofA/CFridge Certified techs
Rv Repair Bear Northern Virginia in Manassas, VA

Rv Repair Bear Northern Virginia

9022 Euclid Ave Unit G, Manassas, VA ★ 4.7 (145 Google reviews)

Manassas RV repair shop with 35 years in Northern Virginia, 4.7 stars across 145 reviews, and mobile service.

MobileRoofA/CFridge Warranty workBody & fiberglassChassis & engine
Noke Van Co. in Roanoke, VA

Noke Van Co.

1009 Industry Cir SE, Roanoke, VA ★ 4.8 (24 Google reviews)

Custom camper van builder and RV repair shop in Roanoke, VA, with 4.8 stars from 24 reviews.

RoofA/CFridgeAwning Parts on handOpen weekends
B & B RV Services in Rural Retreat, VA

B & B RV Services

6817 W Lee Hwy, Rural Retreat, VA ★ 4.9 (15 Google reviews)

Rural Retreat RV shop with a 4.9 rating, known for same-day help on travel trailer and campground repairs.

RoofA/CFridgeAwning Parts on hand
RV Works Mobile RV Services in Mechanicsville, VA

RV Works Mobile RV Services

7384 Adams Farm Rd, Mechanicsville, VA ★ 5.0 (8 Google reviews)

Mobile RV repair in Mechanicsville, VA, specializing in travel trailers. Jeff is a certified tech with a 5.0 rating from 8 reviews.

MobileRoofFridgeAwning Chassis & engineOpen weekendsEmergency service
Campfires & Friends, LLC Mobile RV Service & Repair in North, VA

Campfires & Friends, LLC Mobile RV Service & Repair

8781 Smiths Ln, North, VA ★ 4.6 (28 Google reviews)

Certified mobile RV technician serving North, VA and Gloucester County with roof, AC, awning, and appliance repairs.

MobileRoofA/CFridge Certified techsWarranty workChassis & engine
Williams RV Service in Chesapeake, VA

Williams RV Service

308 Luid Dr, Chesapeake, VA ★ 4.5 (71 Google reviews)

Mobile RV repair shop in Chesapeake with a 4.5-star rating from 71 Google reviews, handling roof, AC, awning and chassis work.

MobileRoofA/CFridge Warranty workChassis & engineOpen weekends
Freedom RV Inspections and Services LLC in Jetersville, VA

Freedom RV Inspections and Services LLC

25401 E Sayler's Creek Rd, Jetersville, VA ★ 4.6 (23 Google reviews)

Mobile RV repair in Jetersville, VA with a 4.6-star rating and 23 reviews, praised for punctuality and fair pricing.

RoofA/CFridgeAwning Warranty workChassis & engine
American Camper & RV Company in Lancaster, VA

American Camper & RV Company

106 Pine Pl, Lancaster, VA ★ 5.0 (5 Google reviews)

Mobile RV repair in Lancaster, VA. RVIA-certified tech handles AC, awnings, chassis and more. 5.0 stars from 5 reviews.

MobileA/CFridgeAwning Certified techsChassis & engineParts on hand
ON SITE-MOBILE RV REPAIR in Manassas, VA

ON SITE-MOBILE RV REPAIR

Historic District, Manassas, VA ★ 5.0 (3 Google reviews)

Mobile RV repair serving Northern Virginia, rated 5.0 stars. They come to you for AC, roof, battery, and generator fixes.

MobileRoofA/CFridge Body & fiberglassGenerator serviceChassis & engine
RigRx in Huddleston, VA

RigRx

Huddleston, VA ★ 5.0 (2 Google reviews)

Family-owned mobile RV repair and inspection service based in Huddleston, serving Central and Southwest Virginia.

MobileRoofA/CFridge Warranty workParts on hand
Campers Inn RV of Fredericksburg Service Center in Fredericksburg, VA

Campers Inn RV of Fredericksburg Service Center

1132 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA ★ 4.3 (61 Google reviews)

RV dealer and service center in Fredericksburg with a 4.3 rating across 61 Google reviews.

RoofA/CFridgeAwning Warranty workInsurance claimsBody & fiberglass
rv technician in Fairfax, VA

rv technician

3930 University Dr, Fairfax, VA ★ 2.3 (3 Google reviews)

Fairfax RV repair shop listed as a technician, but reviewers say it's a dealer association and found it unhelpful.

A/CFridgeAwningWater heater
J’s mobile Rv service in Bristol, VA

J’s mobile Rv service

180 Saul Dr, Bristol, VA ★ 2.0 (3 Google reviews)

Mobile RV repair in Bristol, VA, with certified tech for AC, roof, awning and electrical work.

MobileRoofA/CFridge Certified techsParts on hand
Mr Eds Mobile Rv Service in Radford, VA

Mr Eds Mobile Rv Service

108 Hillcrest Ave, Radford, VA

Mobile RV repair in Radford, VA, specializing in appliance service and replacement.

MobileA/CFridgeAwning

Mobile techs come to the site

Most of the listings here are mobile, and for water heater work that is usually the smarter call. The tech can test the element, the thermostat, and the gas valve where the rig sits, and you avoid towing a fifth wheel across town for a part that costs less than the fuel. If your heater is under warranty, ask about pre-approval before anyone touches it, because the paperwork moves faster when it is started first. Ask whether the replacement part is on the truck or in stock. A failed thermal cut-off or a cracked tank can stall a repair for days while a part ships.

Shop or driveway, gas or electric

The famous complaint is that the water gets warm but never hot, and that often points to a failed heating element or a thermostat rather than the tank itself. A shop with a parts counter is handy when the diagnosis needs a bench test, and several of the top listings here carry parts. Suburban and Atwood units are common, so call ahead with the model number and year. If the tank itself is cracked, plan on a replacement rather than a patch, and clear the access panel so the tech can get to the fittings.

Timing and the spring rush

Virginia's camping season starts early in the south and the techs get booked fast once the weather turns. Late winter and early spring are when water heaters sit unused for months and then fail on the first trip out. If you are heading to Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, or Manassas, book a week or two ahead and confirm the mobile tech covers your campground or storage lot. A quick tank flush and a look at the anode rod before the season starts goes a long way.

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Questions people ask

How many RV water heater repair options are in Virginia?

There are 20 water heater repair shops and mobile techs listed across Virginia. Fifteen of them offer mobile service, so the work can often happen at your campsite or storage lot instead of a shop.

How do Virginia RV water heater techs rate?

The listings average 4.5 stars out of 5. W/Out A Hitch Rvs and RV-Fam both hold 5.0 ratings, and Your RV Tech, LLC carries a 4.9 across a large review count.

Will a Virginia shop handle warranty work on my water heater?

Nine of the 20 listings say they do warranty work. Call first with your heater's make, model, and coverage details, and get pre-approval before the repair so the claim is not denied after the fact.

Is mobile or shop repair better for a water heater?

For most failures, mobile is easier since the tech sees the whole system in place and you skip the tow. A shop with a parts counter helps when a tank or control board has to be matched on the spot.