Upgrades that Will Reduce Mobile Home Heating Costs

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Mobile homes are an inexpensive and efficient place to live for individuals and families alike. However, despite their many benefits and affordability, older mobile homes aren’t always so efficient when it comes to home energy needs. Here are a few upgrades that will help reduce mobile home heating costs.

A mobile home can overheat in the summer and be extra cool during the winter if it doesn’t have good insulation. This can mean expensive heating costs during the winter. However, there are a few methods to reduce mobile home heating costs when the air turns cool.

You have a choice: spend money every month on heating and cooling or spend money upgrading you home. In the long run, the upgrades will save you the most money.

 

Install Better Skirting to Reduce Mobile Home Heating Costs

One of the easiest, though not cheapest, methods to reduce mobile home heating costs, is to install better skirting. While it’s relatively simple advice, it’s also often overlooked.

Related: Mobile Home Living’s Ultimate Skirting Guide

Skirting improves the appearance of a mobile home while also preventing the cold air from blowing underneath. Restricting cold winds from entering and holding the heat from the vents keeps home from being too cold and since heat rises, it’s really the first defense against the cold weather.

Add Insulation to Your Mobile Home

Insulation is vital for keeping a home’s temperature stable in the summer and winter. Most older mobile homes tend to have weak or poor insulation so adding new insulation will reduce mobile home heating costs over the course of a lifetime.

There are a few different types of insulation: foam, fiberglass, denim, etc. A lot of mobile home owners opt to add new insulation and exterior sheathing when they replace the siding on their mobile home. Replacing older siding is a great update but it does cost a bit up front. There are ways to save money: DIY, buying bulk siding that is out of production are probably the two best ways.

Read how one family installed foam board under their mobile home here.

Upgrade the Windows to Reduce Mobile Home Heating Costs

Windows are another feature that can often be overlooked, but having new windows will reduce mobile home heating costs. Old windows are thinner and less insulated, so replacing them is ideal to keep a home warmer during the cold winter months.

Learn more about installing new mobile home windows here.

Replacing a window can be rather simple if you are comfortable with home improvement projects. It can be a good DIY project for those with a budget. You can install one window at a time as your budget allows.

New storm windows will help heat mobile homes during the winter and cool mobile homes during the summer.

 

Inspect Your HVAC System to Reduce Mobile Home Heating Costs

Another great way to reduce mobile home heating costs is to have the HVAC system serviced every year. Some companies offer service that includes a licensed professional examining the system two-to-four times each year. This way, you’ll know that your system is working properly.

Having a system that doesn’t work properly can cost a great deal of money. Air conditioners that leak Freon or heaters that do not heat properly can actually cost thousands of dollars over the course of a lifetime if the issue isn’t fixed accordingly.

Most mobile homes come with heat and central air, and while these machines can operate for years without issues, proper maintenance is required. Some Companies like this one offer HVAC maintenance plans so you can have peace of mind and know that your unit is proactively being taking care of.

There are many ways to reduce mobile home heating costs but the projects above will have the biggest impact. While they may cost a bit upfront the lifetime savings and return on investment is great.

Have you updated your home recently with new siding, windows, or skirting? Have you noticed any savings on your energy bill? Tell us about it below!

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