Mobile homes offer affordability and a more flexible lifestyle, but adequate preparation for winter heating requires a little work beyond what you’d experience in a standard site-built home. Following a few simple guidelines will go a long way in keeping your plumbing and HVAC systems working properly during the winter months. The following tasks should take top priority.

3 Winter Heating Tips for Mobile Homes

1. Protect the Pipes

The pipes underneath your mobile home can be particularly vulnerable to cold weather. Both water and waste lines can freeze and burst if not adequately protected. Keep your pipes in good condition by ensuring heat tape or a heat trace system has been applied to them. The addition of insulation for both interior and exterior pipes will also help prevent freezing.

2. Repair Seals & Leaks

Double-check the status of the caulking around your mobile home’s plumbing fixtures, doors, and windows. Damaged caulking makes it easy for warm air to escape, greatly decreasing your home’s energy efficiency. Applying new caulking is a quick fix that will also prevent leaks.

3. Check the Skirting

Skirting should be placed around the bottom of the mobile home to protect it from winter snow and ice. If you already have skirting on your home, perform a visual inspection to check for any tears or holes, and make any needed repairs. Quality skirting will keep snow and ice out from under the house, while still allowing air to circulate beneath the structure.

If you need help improving the heating efficiency of your mobile home, turn to Steve’s Plumbing & Heating in Wood County, WI. With 24-hour service, timely appointments, and a commitment to customer satisfaction that includes free repairs if you aren’t satisfied with their initial work, you can trust their team to do the job right. To learn more about how their technicians can help you, visit them online or call (715) 421-1800.