Helpful Hints: Maintain the Condition & Value of your Manufactured Home or Mobile Home
The Manufactured Housing Institute has issued a helpful guide for Manufactured home buyers. This guide shows buyers what to expect from start to finish, when purchasing a new Manufactured Home. The guide even includes information about qualifications and information that buyers need to know when considering a Manufactured Home Loan.
Today we are sharing one aspect that was highlighted in this guide; Manufactured Home maintenance.
MHI believes that “All homes require a certain level of maintenance to protect your investment, maintain their beauty, and keep the home in good operating condition.
At least once a month:
• Check/replace furnace filters
• Clean range hood filter
• Check weather stripping around door and window seals
• Check AC A-coils to ensure they are not clogged
• Clean vinyl floor coverings and vacuum carpets
At least twice a year:
• Inspect shingle roofs for missing or damaged shingles. Vents and flashings and caulked joints should be resealed once a year or as needed
• Check dryer vents to ensure they are working and free of debris and that they are not vented to or leaking moist air under your home
• Check AC condensation drain to ensure it is working and not clogged
• Clean out floor heat duct registers
• Check the underside of the home and repair any openings in the special material that protects the home from moisture
At least once a year:
• Wash exterior siding
• Inspect roof; clean off debris; rinse off with water
• Check exhaust fan systems
• Check anchor ties for snug but not overly tight fit
• Check heat tapes for proper operation
• Clean/check furnace
• Check/clean air conditioner
• Inspect and replace, as necessary, caulking around windows, doors and other openings
• Clean gutters
• Lubricate window guides with a silicone spray and ensure window latches are adjusted as needed
• Professionally clean carpets
Long-term absence from home:
• Turn off water supply: during winter, add approved anti-freeze in kitchen, lavatory and toilet traps
• Turn off water heater
• Close and lock windows
• Adjust thermostat accordingly for winter or summer months”
For More information, visit the Manufactured Housing Institute Website here.
Now may be a great time to refinance your Mobile home or Manufactured home, or pull out some equity, to perform these repairs and ensure that your home stays in great condition. This maintenance helps you to avoid costly damages or repairs down the road. Contact California Manufactured Home Finance for more information on accessing the equity in your mobile or manufactured home.
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