Most people like to live in mobile homes due to different reasons. Some people make their temporary living place permanent. When you are living in mobile homes then you should reduce your electric consumption. When you live in mobile homes especially in the summer season from June to September, they get more heat up than routine days. In mobile homes, the ventilation system is not proper. If we compare mobile homes with regular homes, then in regular homes for cross ventilation large attics are present.
For reducing heat penetration in regular home vents are used along with attics. There is a space between roof and ceiling which makes the home cool but it is not possible in mobile homes. For making mobile homes cool you need a strong air conditioning system. For reducing the energy consumption in mobile homes you should use cool roof coating on your roof.
But cool roof coating has one problem, it is not waterproof. If you want to make your mobile homes cool, repaint your roof it will help you a lot. Use the roof cavity that is connected with the walls or rooftop of mobile homes. It makes your home cool and also reduces the consumption of energy.
The use of air conditioning systems during the hot season affects your electric bill a lot. So you need an air condition system which has lower energy consumption but has good results. For this purpose examine your air conditioning system once a week and check the sealing of the air duct. In the mobile home air duct is present under the home. Your air duct must be placed a few inches above the ground with a skirt for protecting them from dust during bad weather.
Properly sealed the air duct by sealing mobile home windows, doors, and other places through which dust can enter. Another way of saving energy in a mobile home is by placing them under shade. Shade prevents direct heat exposure and reduces the working of air conditioners.
Another thing that consumes energy a lot after the air conditioning system is water heaters. They consume 14% of energy because of its high voltage. In a mobile home, we place the water heater outside the home which takes more time and energy for heating the water. If you think you can cover the water heater but you can’t do this for safety purposes. Use an insulation jacket for keeping your water heater warm and it will not allow the outside air to enter the tank.
You can use the thermostat for measuring energy consumption. If water consumption is less, heat your water at 120 degrees Fahrenheit otherwise heat your water at 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place your mobile home under some shade or shutters for keeping the heat away from home. For cross ventilation, keep your doors and windows open during day time. In winter, close your doors for keeping the cool air away. Drapes and shutters should be select proper because they play an important role in keeping your mobile home cool.
