Saving Energy in Your Mobile Home

Saving energy in your mobile home may be cumbersome but well worth it!  Older model mobile homes may have more challenges than newly better insulated models.  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) code took effect in 1976; homes built after 1976 tend to be slightly more energy efficient; however, annual progression is producing more energy-efficient homes.  This doesn’t mean that you cannot greatly improve the efficiency of your mobile home today!  Check with your Mobile Home or Manufactured Home Insurance Company for any possible discounts after reviewing the following items:

• Use Energy-Efficient Lightbulbs
  LED lightbulbs are comparatively a huge savings over other types of bulbs. LEDs save the average household around $225 a year.  Many homes have fluorescent lightbulbs in the kitchen; when able to convert the kitchen lighting to LED, homes can really see the savings very quickly. Another great addition to a home is adding timers to your exterior lighting and making sure that they use LED lightbulbs.
• Insulate Your Walls
  There are many rebate programs available throughout the nation by utility companies; energy efficiency companies offer great deals on insulation projects as well as accept the rebates, this is a great deal for all concerned.  Well-insulated homes generally retain 10 – 15% more heat; the is very helpful during the cold season.
• Energy Efficient Windows and Doors
  Modernizing windows and doors always comes with increased insulation; this greatly helps prevent your heated or cooled air from escaping your home, which both reduces your energy usage and makes for a more comfortable home. If you’re not sure if your windows are energy efficient, most utility companies offer an inspection service to inspect and make suggestions on how to save energy.
• Cool Roof Coating Options
  There are many different types of cool roof coatings; this is a form of insulation reflecting a vast amount of sunlight and can significantly cool down your mobile home’s temperature. This will be very helpful during those hot months!
• Maintain Your Belly Board
  The Belly Board is the underside of your mobile home; it usually consists of a polyethylene sheeting material to insulate the underneath of your home. The wrap keeps the insulation up in the floor of your home. It is a good idea to regularly check the belly board and replace it when needed; this will improve your insulation and could also reveal other maintenance issues that may regularly go unnoticed.
• Install Exterior Awnings
  Awnings help shield the windows from the sun, thus keeping direct hot sunlight away. Awnings can help keep the home cooler, allowing a little relief to your air conditioning system!
• Regularly Replace Furnace Filter
  It is important to check your filter monthly, most manufacturers recommend monthly or quarterly replacement. A clean filter will always be less stressful on the blower motor. Always follow manufacturer’s guidelines.

Similar to site-built homes, mobile homes can be updated for energy efficiency and renewable energy. Add yourself to the list of happy Mobile Homeowners with a newly updated and retrofitted mobile home today by checking the following link:   Energy Saving Mobile Home