Home heating tips to increase energy efficiency.
It’s very important to make sure your manufactured home furnace operates safely and efficiently during winter weather. You as the homeowner can perform many routine furnace maintenance jobs, while other procedures are best handled by a qualified repair person. Geneva Homes certified HVAC staff and can perform annual furnace cleaning and repairs as needed, please schedule a furnace inspection with our qualified service team for a convenient in home inspection.
If you choose to perform your own annual home maintenance please read and follow the helpful information below. You should replace disposable furnace filters regularly. Remove and wash, brush or vacuum permanent filters. Remove the cover of the thermostat and vacuum away dust and dirt. Check the exhaust vent from furnace. Clear obstructions like leaves or animal nests from the vent pipe. Keep roof exhaust vents clear of excess snow build-up.
Inspect blower motor. Vacuum any accumulated dirt. Inspect V-belt and pulleys for wear. If the belt moves more than an inch when you push it, tighten it. Check air intake. Most manufactured home furnaces draw combustion air from beneath the home, so keep four to six vents in the skirting to allow free air passage.
Check flue assembly for alignment and rigidity. It should run in a straight line from the top of furnace through the ceiling. Be sure the flue is attached to the furnace collar. Check to make sure there is no loose wiring near the flue. If there is wiring in the flue area, move and secure it well away from the flue pipe.
Carpeting in furnace compartment should be removed and replaced with fireproof material. Some manufactured home furnaces have wire mesh in front of the stack to prevent storage on top of the furnace. If this mesh is missing, replace it.
Clean out debris in furnace area, and don’t allow even small amounts to accumulate. Never use your furnace closet for storage or drying clothes. This is a fire hazard.
Geneva Homes maintains certified HVAC staff and can perform annual furnace cleaning and repairs as needed. Please contact our service department for more information.
CAUTION!: Never attempt to repair gas lines in your manufactured home. If you smell gas, call a repair person or your gas company immediately.
Check your home’s skirting. It should be secure, but not so tight that it stops ventilation or vertical movement. Once winter sets in, be sure to shovel snow and ice away from the skirting to avoid denting and cutting off the air supply required by the furnace.
Frozen pipes can mean big trouble. One of the simplest methods to prevent water pipes from freezing is with heat tapes. These contain a heating element encased in a tape that is wrapped around water pipes. The heating element warms the pipes and prevents freezing. If you install the heat tape, follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. If you have a heat tape already installed, make certain it’s still operative. If it is worn or loose, replace it. Make sure you never overlap heat tape – it can cause a fire.
Be sure your storm windows and doors are in place and in good repair; they keep your energy costs down. Even if your window frames and doors are caulked and weather stripped properly, heat can still escape. Properly installed storm windows and doors can cut your home’s heat loss by 50 percent.
Check exterior doors for wear, tear, cracking or fading. Look for signs of leaking around the sill and threshold. Make sure weather stripping and seals are okay. Inspect under your manufactured home for sagging, torn or water spotted insulation. Carefully examine your exterior siding and replace any missing or damaged fasteners or screws.
To avoid winter water damage, be sure to clean out and inspect rain gutters for leaks or holes. They should be slanted so water runs away from your manufactured home. Don’t forget to check and repair downspouts and extensions.
Remember Geneva Homes maintains certified manufactured home installation staff and can perform any of these duties and repairs as needed for the residents in our community. Please contact our service department for more information.
It’s very important to make sure your manufactured home furnace operates safely and efficiently during winter weather. You as the homeowner can perform many routine furnace maintenance jobs, while other procedures are best handled by a qualified repair person. Geneva Homes certified HVAC staff and can perform annual furnace cleaning and repairs as needed, please schedule a furnace inspection with our qualified service team for a convenient in home inspection.
If you choose to perform your own annual home maintenance please read and follow the helpful information below. You should replace disposable furnace filters regularly. Remove and wash, brush or vacuum permanent filters. Remove the cover of the thermostat and vacuum away dust and dirt. Check the exhaust vent from furnace. Clear obstructions like leaves or animal nests from the vent pipe. Keep roof exhaust vents clear of excess snow build-up.
Inspect blower motor. Vacuum any accumulated dirt. Inspect V-belt and pulleys for wear. If the belt moves more than an inch when you push it, tighten it. Check air intake. Most manufactured home furnaces draw combustion air from beneath the home, so keep four to six vents in the skirting to allow free air passage.
Check flue assembly for alignment and rigidity. It should run in a straight line from the top of furnace through the ceiling. Be sure the flue is attached to the furnace collar. Check to make sure there is no loose wiring near the flue. If there is wiring in the flue area, move and secure it well away from the flue pipe.
Carpeting in furnace compartment should be removed and replaced with fireproof material. Some manufactured home furnaces have wire mesh in front of the stack to prevent storage on top of the furnace. If this mesh is missing, replace it.
Clean out debris in furnace area, and don’t allow even small amounts to accumulate. Never use your furnace closet for storage or drying clothes. This is a fire hazard.
Geneva Homes maintains certified HVAC staff and can perform annual furnace cleaning and repairs as needed. Please contact our service department for more information.
CAUTION!: Never attempt to repair gas lines in your manufactured home. If you smell gas, call a repair person or your gas company immediately.
Check your home’s skirting. It should be secure, but not so tight that it stops ventilation or vertical movement. Once winter sets in, be sure to shovel snow and ice away from the skirting to avoid denting and cutting off the air supply required by the furnace.
Frozen pipes can mean big trouble. One of the simplest methods to prevent water pipes from freezing is with heat tapes. These contain a heating element encased in a tape that is wrapped around water pipes. The heating element warms the pipes and prevents freezing. If you install the heat tape, follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. If you have a heat tape already installed, make certain it’s still operative. If it is worn or loose, replace it. Make sure you never overlap heat tape – it can cause a fire.
Be sure your storm windows and doors are in place and in good repair; they keep your energy costs down. Even if your window frames and doors are caulked and weather stripped properly, heat can still escape. Properly installed storm windows and doors can cut your home’s heat loss by 50 percent.
Check exterior doors for wear, tear, cracking or fading. Look for signs of leaking around the sill and threshold. Make sure weather stripping and seals are okay. Inspect under your manufactured home for sagging, torn or water spotted insulation. Carefully examine your exterior siding and replace any missing or damaged fasteners or screws.
To avoid winter water damage, be sure to clean out and inspect rain gutters for leaks or holes. They should be slanted so water runs away from your manufactured home. Don’t forget to check and repair downspouts and extensions.
Remember Geneva Homes maintains certified manufactured home installation staff and can perform any of these duties and repairs as needed for the residents in our community. Please contact our service department for more information.
