Winterizing your manufactured home

Your mobile homes foundation keeps it level and solid. You want to check for imbalances or cracks caused by settling. You can use a level to ensure everything is good. You'll also want to watch for cracks, as they can cause problems including windows and doors not closing properly. Finding leaks or cracks in your walls, and letting humidity into your home. 

Your homes skirting keeps out excessive moisture, and its crucial to check for holes. At least twice a year look foir cracks or holes in your skirtingthat might let moisture or pests into your home,

At least twice a year you want to check your roof for damage, broken or missing shingles and debris. Any damage or weakness in your roofcould allow moisture, air or even rodents into your home.

At least twice a year you want to check your roof for damage, broken or missing shingles and debris. Any damage or weakness in your roofcould allow moisture, air or even rodents into your home.

At least twice a year you want to check your roof for damage, broken or missing shingles and debris. Any damage or weakness in your roofcould allow moisture, air or even rodents into your home.

Cleaning your siding regularly is important, too- it helps avoid mildew or mold on your homes exterior.

Cleaning your heating systems and air ventilation at least twice a year can help improve your homes air quality. And regular changing your air filters helps keep your home feeling comfortable while decreasing the effects of asthma, allergies, and skin and breathing problems. Changing and cleaning these filters is your first step- you also want to vacuum out the air ducts yearly. Replacing these systems is expensive, so the preventative maintenance costs are 100% worth it.

Knowledge of the plumbing system in your manufactured home is key. Plumbing can be a major issue in your home. Water leaks can cause havoc if not taken care of, and the best way to address is to addrerss it bu regular checks to prevent a catastrophic event.

Our certified electricians offer electrical repair, installation, and maintenance services, including wiring upgrades, lighting installation, and electrical panel upgrades.

Winterizing an occupied Manufactured home 

Insulate and seal

• Secure      the skirting. The skirting is the barrier between the bottom of      your home and the ground. Ensure it is secure and fully intact to protect      your plumbing and foundation from cold air.
• Check      the "marriage line." For multi-section mobile homes,      inspect the marriage line—the seal where the sections are joined together to      ensure it is firmly sealed.
• Add      insulation. Insulate any exposed pipes with foam pipe insulation      or heat tape, especially those in unheated areas like crawl spaces. You      can also consider adding extra insulation to the underside of the home and      around the water heater.
• Seal      leaks. Caulk or use weatherstripping to seal any cracks or drafts      around windows and doors. Plastic adhesive sheets can also be placed over      windows for additional insulation. 
• Check      the roof. Inspect your roof for any leaks or damage, such as      cracked vents or flashing, that could allow moisture in. 

Maintain heating systems

• Inspect      the furnace. Have your heating system inspected and serviced      before the cold weather hits.
• Change      filters. Regularly replace the filters on your furnace for      efficient operation.
• Reverse      ceiling fans. Run ceiling fans on a low setting in reverse to      push warm air back down into the room. 

Protect pipes

• Keep      cabinets open. Leave cabinet and vanity doors under sinks open to      allow warm air to circulate around plumbing.
• Drip      faucets. In extremely cold weather, allow one or more faucets to      slowly drip. This keeps water moving through the pipes and prevents      freezing.
• Disconnect      hoses. Remove and drain all outdoor garden hoses. Protect outdoor      faucets with insulated foam covers. 

Call Fox Valley Home Solutions today for your Winter Inspection…or just call with questions. 331-901-9110

Reminder: Working smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors are required by State of Illinois.

Your mobile homes foundation keeps it level and solid. You want to check for imbalances or cracks caused by settling. You can use a level to ensure everything is good. You'll also want to watch for cracks, as they can cause problems including windows and doors not closing properly. Finding leaks or cracks in your walls, and letting humidity into your home. 

Your homes skirting keeps out excessive moisture, and its crucial to check for holes. At least twice a year look foir cracks or holes in your skirtingthat might let moisture or pests into your home,

At least twice a year you want to check your roof for damage, broken or missing shingles and debris. Any damage or weakness in your roofcould allow moisture, air or even rodents into your home.

At least twice a year you want to check your roof for damage, broken or missing shingles and debris. Any damage or weakness in your roofcould allow moisture, air or even rodents into your home.

Checking out and cleaning your gutters regularly is an easy way to help prevent roof and exterior damage to your home.Clogged gutters can lead to leaks and water damage.

Even if you dont live near large trees debris can easly travel with the wind, ending up in your gutters. With the rain, snowfall and high winds are common, you should clean them out during the spring and before winter.

Cleaning your siding regularly is important, too- it helps avoid mildew or mold on your homes exterior.

Cleaning your heating systems and air ventilation at least twice a year can help improve your homes air quality. And regular changing your air filters helps keep your home feeling comfortable while decreasing the effects of asthma, allergies, and skin and breathing problems. Changing and cleaning these filters is your first step- you also want to vacuum out the air ducts yearly. Replacing these systems is expensive, so the preventative maintenance costs are 100% worth it.

Knowledge of the plumbing system in your manufactured home is key. Plumbing can be a major issue in your home. Water leaks can cause havoc if not taken care of, and the best way to address is to addrerss it bu regular checks to prevent a catastrophic event.

Our certified electricians offer electrical repair, installation, and maintenance services, including wiring upgrades, lighting installation, and electrical panel upgrades.