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Mobile homes make a cheap and efficient place to live for many people. Unfortunately, they are not so efficient when it comes to energy needs. Not only do mobile homes have a tendency to become very hot during the summer, but they lose all of their heat during the winter. This makes the winter heating costs very high for anyone living in a manufactured home, but it doesn't have to be this way. There are steps you can take that will make your mobile home much more energy efficient.
Step 1
Install under-pinning on your mobile home. This is a basic part of living in a manufactured home, but is something that many people neglect and overlook. Putting under-pinning on the mobile home not only improves the appearance of your home, but prevents cold winds from blowing under the home. Restricting these winds helps keep the floor of your home warm.
Step 2
Enhance the insulation in your home. Most mobile homes have poor insulation. Many have no insulation at all. Improving your home's insulation can be a large project that consumes most of a weekend, but you will reap the benefits for years. Carefully remove the paneling from the interior walls of your mobile home. Fill the walls with a high quality insulation made from foam or fiberglass. Replace the wood panels on the walls when the inside is well insulated. Also insulate the ceiling if it is possible to remove ceiling panels.
Step 3
Consider upgrading your windows. Most mobile homes have very cheap windows. Cheap windows not only allow heat to escape, but also allow cold air to penetrate your home. Replacing your old windows with new storm windows will help heat your mobile home during winter and remain more energy efficient all year.