Washer Dryer Install - A1 RV Repair

Can you install any brand of washer-dryer in my RV, or just Splendide?

We install Splendide, Dometic, and Equator units - the three brands built to RV hookup standards - and we carry the adapters, drain fittings, and venting hardware to do the job in one visit. Before we show up, we'll ask about your existing hookup: the water supply lines, drain routing, 120V outlet amperage, and whether your cabinet opening matches the unit's dimensions.

Most RV combo washers are 24 inches wide, but stack clearances and door swing vary enough that a five-minute conversation before we schedule saves a return trip. We won't install a household machine because residential units aren't designed for the low water pressure, condensed drain paths, and limited electrical capacity common in RVs - forcing one in creates chronic drain backups and risks tripping breakers or voiding your coach warranty. If your space is a close fit, we measure on arrival before we unseal the new unit.

What does your 90-day warranty cover?

Our 90-day workmanship warranty covers everything we touched during the install: water supply and drain connections, vent line routing and termination, the electrical hookup, and how the unit is mounted and secured in the bay. If any of those fail within 90 days - a supply line starts weeping, the vent cap separates, the unit shifts because a bracket wasn't seated right - we come back and fix it at no charge.

What it doesn't cover is the appliance itself. Manufacturer defects on the unit go through Splendide or Dometic's own warranty process, and we'll point you to the right contact if that comes up. The practical line: if the machine fails, that's a manufacturer claim; if the installation fails, that's on us.

Do you service RVs in my area, or is it limited to your direct-coverage metros?

We run direct mobile service in two regions - Florida's Treasure Coast and Idaho's Treasure Valley. If you're outside those areas, we dispatch through a nationwide certified-tech partner network, so you're not left searching on your own.

Many of our network techs hold RVIA and RVDA certifications, and the rest bring years of hands-on RV repair experience. For a washer-dryer install specifically, we'll ask a few questions about your rig - stack unit or combo, 120V or 2-speed, existing hookups, and available cabinet space - before connecting you with whoever is closest and best suited for the job. Reach out through the contact form and we'll either quote you direct mobile service or match you with a partner tech in your area.

Why is 240V electrical needed for washer-dryer, and what if my RV doesn't have it?

Full-size electric dryers draw 4,500-5,500 watts to heat the drum - a standard 120V/20A circuit tops out around 2,400 watts, so connecting a dryer to it means tripped breakers or, worse, overheated wiring. A dedicated 240V/30A circuit gives the heating element what it needs without stressing the rest of your electrical system.

If your rig doesn't have a 240V circuit, we run one from your main breaker panel - that work runs $400-$600 and includes proper wire gauge, a breaker sized to the load, and a code-compliant outlet. Before we pull wire, we also check your inverter and battery bank capacity, because if you plan to run the unit off-grid, undersized storage will shut the dryer down mid-cycle regardless of the circuit. If the battery system can't support the load, we'll tell you what an upgrade would take before any work begins.

My RV never had a washer-dryer. Is it too late to add one?

Not if your rig has the floor space and the infrastructure to support one. Before we touch anything, we assess four things: your freshwater supply and flow rate, your gray tank capacity (a washer cycle adds 15-20 gallons per load), your 240V or 120V electrical capacity depending on the unit you're putting in, and whether there's a viable vent path to the outside.

Most RVs built after 2005 were designed with enough margin to handle a combo unit, but older rigs sometimes fall short on one of those four points - usually gray tank capacity or electrical headroom. If yours can't support a full install as-is, we'll tell you what an upgrade would require and let you decide before any work starts.

How do I know if my vent is clogged, and can you fix it without replacing the unit?

Weak heat output and condensation building up in your bedroom or closet are the two clearest signs of a blocked or kinked dryer vent. On the truck we carry a flexible inspection camera, so the first step is scoping the full vent run from the dryer collar to the exterior termination cap - we want to see whether the blockage is lint buildup, a crushed section, or a kink from the factory routing.

A straightforward lint clear runs $180-$300 depending on how long and how tight the duct run is. If we find a kinked or collapsed section, replacing that ductwork runs $150-$300 and usually solves the problem without touching the unit itself. The only time we escalate to the dryer is when the heating element or moisture sensor tests bad after the vent is confirmed clear - at that point you have an appliance issue, not a venting issue, and we'll give you a separate quote before proceeding.

Is Splendide better than Dometic for RV use?

Both brands are solid, and the honest answer is that the right choice depends more on your floor plan and how you use the rig than on brand loyalty. Splendide combo units are the go-to for Class B vans, smaller Class Cs, and any build where a single vented or ventless 24-inch cavity is all you have - they wash and dry in sequence in one drum, which saves space but adds time per load.

Dometic standalone washer and dryer pairs need more square footage but give you a full-size drum on each unit, which matters if you're running loads for a family or living in the rig full-time. When we come out to assess the install, we look at your existing rough-in, the 120V or 240V circuit you're working with, venting options, and how much floor space the slide-outs actually leave you before making a recommendation.

Do you come to me, or do I bring my RV to a shop?

We're mobile only - we come to your rig wherever it sits. That means your driveway, a campground pad, a storage lot, or any spot where we can safely work alongside the coach.

We carry the tools, hardware, and venting supplies on the truck, so there's no reason to haul the rig anywhere. In our direct service areas in our covered metros we handle most washer-dryer installs in a single visit.

If you're outside those regions, we dispatch through our nationwide certified-tech partner network, so the same mobile-first approach applies. Either way, you avoid dealership drop-off queues, lot storage fees, and the markup that comes with a fixed shop overhead.