Improve Energy Efficiency - Mobile Home Austin

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Mobile homes provide a cost-effective option for individuals who want to own their own property. However, you may be incurring undue expenses if your home is not effectively using and conserving energy. The following suggestions can help you make your home a more efficient and ultimately less costly place to live.

1.?Insulate your walls. Check to see if your manufactured home has adequate insulation features. Some houses that were built before 1976 have very little insulation. As a result, heated air escapes during the winter and cool air leaks out during the summer.

2.?Install storm windows. Improperly sealed or too-thin windows easily allow heated and cooled air to seep out of your modular home. To ensure that your heating and cooling costs are not inflated by leaky windows, install storm windows to reinforce barriers between the inside of your home and outdoor elements.

3.?Repair any cracks or leaks. Though often overlooked, duct systems can quietly and quickly steal away your mobile home?s heated or cooled air. These outlets are typically located underneath the home?s flooring. To prevent further seepage, seal off these areas and watch your energy bills decrease.

4.?Update your heating and cooling systems. Aside from making sure your home is tightly sealed and insulated, a highly effective way to save on energy costs is to replace outdated heating and cooling systems with more efficient units, especially those rated by Energy Star. Over time, the performance of both heaters and air conditioning units wane. They will have to work harder and drain more energy in order to achieve the same level of service as they did when new. To avoid this from happening, invest in an energy-efficient system that will quickly and effectively heat or cool your home while you incur lower costs.

For over 50 years, Village Homes has been helping Austin, Texas residents become proud owners of their very own mobile and modular homes. To learn more about our manufactured home options, please call (512) 961-6913.

Source: http://www.villagemobilehomesaustin.com/500905/2012/07/19/what-you-can-do-to-improve-the-energy-efficiency-in-your-used-mobile-home.html

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