Energy Efficiency

How to Seal Heating Ducts in a Mobile Home to Save Money

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make airtight duct connections in your mobile home

Sealing heating ducts in a mobile home with forced-air heating is one of the best DIY home improvement projects you can do. It’s fairly easy, doesn’t cost a lot of money, and has tremendous benefits. You can save a ton of money by sealing heating ducts in a mobile home! We’ll give you easy step-by-step instructions on how to … Read more

What Temperature to Set Air Conditioner in summer?

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With the return of short-sleeved shirts and workplace temperature discussions, summer has returned in a spectacular fashion. However, did you realize that home heating and cooling accounts for 20 to 50 percent of your energy bill? If you’re wondering what temperature to set air conditioner in summer then you’re at the right place! During the … Read more

Top 3 Methods to Insulate Under a Mobile Home

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If you insulate under a mobile home you can save money. Over the last 3 decades, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has partnered with the US Department of Energy to test various methods of energy efficiency for old and new manufactured homes. Adding better insulation to the walls reduced heat loss by 13%. Coming … Read more

How to Repair a Mobile Home Belly Board

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If you’ve ever read the government published pamphlets about a mobile home underbelly or how to repair a mobile home belly board you’ll quickly notice that they aren’t particularly worried about cost. Every recommendation usually ends with ‘hire a professional.’ Unfortunately, regular mobile homeowners have budgets and we can’t just call up a pro every time … Read more

How to Winterize your Mobile Home Like a Professional

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Winterizing a mobile home means more than just caulking around doors and windows and adding insulation. Most of us already know to do that. The following tips will help you winterize your mobile home like a professional. These lesser-known energy-conservation tips have been tested by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory or NREL, in a partnership … Read more

Mobile Home Insulation Guide: How to Install Insulation in a Mobile Home

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There’s a lot to sift through when it comes to mobile home insulation. Why do you need it? What is it? How do you measure it? How do you install it without ripping out walls and ceilings? In this article, we’ll cover the most important aspects of mobile home insulation and point you in the … Read more

Mobile Homeowner’s Guide to Heat Tape Installation and Safety

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using heat tape on frozen water pipe

The secret to staying warm in the winter is layering your clothes and the same goes for your home’s plumbing lines, you want as many layers as possible between the elements and your water pipe. In this article, we’re covering heat tape. We’ll help you understand why and how it works, how much it costs … Read more