Annual Mobile Home Maintenance
Every home has yearly maintenance, but it isn’t clear what needs to be done. So, this article highlights the three most important mobile home maintenances a home owner should do.
Every year a mobile home needs to have a foundation inspection, the dryer vent cleaned to prevent fires and ducts inspected, and a roof inspection should be completed to ensure the integrity of your roof. By keeping up with these three yearly mobile home checks, you will ensure the health of your family and longevity of your home.
Read on for a deep dive about why you should re-level, how to prevent home fires with duct cleanings, and the importance of a roof inspection.
Re-level Your Mobile Home
Manufactured homes have a blocks/pier and pad type foundation system, so as the weather changes the settings degrade and the level of your home can shift. When a mobile home is not properly leveled it can cause several issues: doors and windows won’t shut properly, cracks appear in walls, and leaks occur. So, to prevent damage to your home, contact us today to schedule your yearly re-leveling.
Clean Your Dryer Vents to Prevent Fires
The number one cause of home fires are dryer vent fires. Throughout the year, your dryer vent and your HVAC ducts fill with dirt and grime that can lead to fires. To prevent this, schedule your yearly duct cleaning with one of our a trained and certified professionals.
Additionally, changing your filters on your mobile home twice a year is recommended. Those changes are best done at the changing of the season like spring going into summer and into fall going into winter.
Lastly, if you live in an area that experiences fires, changing your air filters after the smoke outside has settled will improve the air inside of your home.
Roof Inspection
There is nothing worse than a leak in your roof after the first rain of the year. As the summer comes to a close and fall quickly becomes winter, it is a good idea to have your roof inspected before the first rains to prevent long term damage to your home and your health.
Any imperfections, or weaknesses, in the roof could lead to moisture, air, and other problematic elements, or even rodents, getting into the roof cavity of your home. So, give us a call to schedule your roof inspection before it is too late.
Additional Suggested Maintenance
Check you water heater and furnace to ensure they are properly working to save on utilities.
Check your perimeter enclosure, commonly known as skirting, and replace any broke vents to maintain insulation and protection from pests/rodents
Cleaning your gutters is the easiest way to prevent damages to the roof and exterior of your manufactured home
Now that you have learned why you should re-level your mobile home, how to prevent home fires with duct cleanings, and the importance of a roof inspection get started with your yearly maintenance. Give us a call at (855)-876-3446 or send us a message to start your yearly mobile home maintenance now.