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Mobile RV Service

RV Water Heater Repair in Sarasota, FL

No hot water is one of those problems that makes an RV feel a lot less like home, and it's usually a smaller fix than people assume.

We diagnose and repair gas, electric and tankless RV water heaters on site.

Call 888-519-9751Request Service

We come to you — campground, storage lot, driveway or dealership overflow.

About rv water heater repair in Sarasota

RV water heaters fail in a short list of ways: a dirty or misaligned burner, a bad thermocouple or igniter, a tripped ECO or thermal cutoff, a failed heating element, or a control board that's stopped calling for heat.

Because these units run both gas and electric, half the calls we get are "it works on one but not the other" — which is actually useful, because it narrows the fault immediately.

We test the gas side and the electric side independently, check the anode rod and the tank condition while we're in there, and flush out sediment if that's what's cooking your element. Florida water is hard on these tanks.

What's included

  • Gas and electric water heater diagnosis
  • Burner cleaning, igniter and thermocouple replacement
  • Heating element and thermostat replacement
  • ECO and thermal cutoff testing
  • Control board and switch diagnosis
  • Anode rod replacement and tank flush
  • Bypass valve and plumbing connection checks

Common problems we fix

  • Heater clicks but never lights
  • Works on gas but not electric, or the reverse
  • Water gets warm but never hot
  • Heater lights then shuts down after a minute
  • Leak at the tank or the fittings behind the door
  • Rotten-egg smell from the hot water
  • Element burned out from running dry

Who it's for

  • Full-timers without hot water
  • Owners recommissioning after storage
  • Anyone due for an anode rod or tank flush
  • Snowbirds arriving to a rig that sat all summer

From a recent job

RV raised for service while gas and electric appliance work is carried out in Sarasota, FL
Appliance and water heater service — SarasotaReal work from Rudy's RV Repair around Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice — done where the RV was parked.

RV Water Heater Repair FAQs

Why does mine work on gas but not electric?

Usually a failed heating element or thermostat on the electric side. It's a common and straightforward repair.

How often should the anode rod be replaced?

On tanks that use one, checking it annually is reasonable — Florida water tends to eat them faster than people expect.

Do you work on tankless units?

Yes, along with traditional gas and electric tank heaters.

Other services

Where we offer it

Need water heater? We'll come to your RV.

Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm. Closed Saturday & Sunday. You'll reach Justin, the owner.

Call 888-519-9751Request Service
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