There are several types of relays: furnace relays, circuit board relays, time delay relay (sequencer). In most relays, a lower voltage activates a magnet which closes or opens a switch to a higher voltage circuit. For example, if you connect …
There are many types of contactors. For example: a single pole, a double pole or a triple pole. All contactors are rated by amps. A contactor works when power from a 24V transformer activates a coil (magnet) in the bottom …
Since many older heating elements are no longer available, your only option may be to repair them using a properly sized restring kit. Restringing an element simply means replacing the heating wire with a new one. New limit switches and/or …
Spring is a time when the cold weather fades, plants bloom, and we all look to make sure our homes are in tip-top shape. We have compiled these tips for spring for every mobile home owner to use when the …
Roof Over Pictures Below you will find a sampling of many roof over styles that we have come across. There are no shortage of options to consider. This page’s purpose is to offer ideas on what is out there so …
VIDEO – “Repairing the rotten floor underneath your toilet.” Shows how to remove the toilet, repair the floor and re-install the toilet. Let’s mention a couple of things about the above video. First, if you’re expecting a high-dollar video with …
Storms are unpredictable. Can your manufactured home survive the next big windstorm or earthquake without serious damage? This article will discuss things you can check or do to help minimize serious damage in case of a natural disaster. Minimizing Movement …
Swamp coolers are also called evaporative coolers. They generally sit on top of a home and function by blowing hot dry outside air over wet dripping pads. As the air enters the home, the water in the dripping pads cools …
Worried about a frozen waterline? Take the worry out of your heat tape failing with this freeze alarm. A probe attaches to your main waterline and the control panel inside your home will beep if the temperature drops below 37 …
Is your vinyl skirting blowing away? These windrods are made of stiff metal that slide down in the seam of the skirting panel. The hook slips up into the top track. Once installed, the windrods prevent the top of the …
If your burner lights then goes out in seconds, the problem may be the flame sensor. If the burner burns for longer than a few seconds before extinguishing, then it’s probably an issue resulting in a lack of combustional air …
Do you have problems with your new home? Are you frustrated by a lack of response from the dealer of manufacturer? Are you too intimidated to file a normal complaint with HUD – believing it would be too complicated and …
Use inexpensive tools for proper crimps of rings on pex tubing. If you’d like to be able to repair your own pex plumbing but can’t justify the expense of a $100+ pex crimping tool, then the pocket pex crimper may …