Plumbing and Wiring

We get a lot of questions about washing machines drainage issues. Gurgling, smells, and slow drainage are common because as much as I love mobile homes, the plumbing system design could be better. The plumbing system in a mobile home is very similar to a site-built home with only three major differences: the size of the pipes, the placement of…

There is a lot more to a mobile home plumbing system than just water lines and drain lines. The ventilation system is vital to a healthy plumbing system. Without a healthy vent system, your home can suffer a variety of annoying problems. A lot of venting issues are mistakenly thought to be drainage issues in mobile homes but they are…

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 to run, how much you need to buy, and how to…

We get a lot of questions for mobile home plumbing problems like slow drainage, foul odors, and backflow.  Some of these issues can be fairly easy fixes for a homeowner with an average DIY experience. With the information below you should be able to better pinpoint what is causing your mobile home plumbing problem, why it's happening, and what…

Meet Pam Willis, a fellow homeowner in the process of updating her vintage mobile home. We are honored to have her contribute to MHL! Today, she discusses her experience with a Federal Pacific Electric Panels (breaker box). These panels were used extensively between 1950 and 1990.  Federal Pacific Electric Panels Little did we know when we moved…

Plumbing in manufactured homes is a bit different than site-built homes. Manufactured homes only have to meet the national HUD code, no local codes at all, which is why plumbers don't like working on manufactured homes. The national code is less stringent which makes for frustrating troubleshooting. This article will help you learn how…