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by cnyguy
Thu May 31, 2012 7:27 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: I could use some advice
Replies: 4
Views: 4027

Re: I could use some advice

I've never heated with propane, and everything I've heard about it is not good, seems to be the most expensive fuel. I would suggest considering a pellet stove, or pellet insert, if you have a fireplace. I had one installed five years ago into a factory fireplace, and my utility bills usually drop i...
by cnyguy
Thu May 31, 2012 6:53 pm
Forum: All Other HVAC Questions
Topic: Maytag
Replies: 1
Views: 2383

Maytag

Just a general question: One of our local HVAC suppliers, Johnstone Supply, has a section on manufactured home equipment. Is Maytag to replace the Intertherm brand? Or is Maytag a brand under the Nordyne label ? Maytag furnace model numbers seem to be just like Intertherm ones. Thank you.
by cnyguy
Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:28 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: northeast winter freeze prevention
Replies: 4
Views: 1670

northeast winter freeze prevention

Hello: I'm looking for ideas/suggestions for a permanent waterline freeze prevention issue. What I have now works, but I'm looking for a better way. The water line(copper) comes up through the concrete pad in a pvc sleeve. As it enters the crawlspace it is insulated and heat traced, takes a couple o...
by cnyguy
Tue Jun 14, 2011 4:52 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: slab and pier foundation in wet areas
Replies: 5
Views: 2050

Re: slab and pier foundation in wet areas

Hi Greg: Yes, I have a full poured concrete pad on which the blocks sit, however they don't sit on ABS pads,as I have seen in some installations. As far as relevelling goes, the company that sold this 2004 Champion is no longer in business.Do you represent a business that i can hire to do this? I'm ...
by cnyguy
Mon Jun 13, 2011 5:28 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: slab and pier foundation in wet areas
Replies: 5
Views: 2050

Re: slab and pier foundation in wet areas

hi greg: you live in weedsport, i live in lakeport,on oneida lake. extra crawlspace vents were added in the original installation, due to my concerns. the whole underside has a plastic membrane. my concern is the blocks dont sit on pads, and the bottom of them are in water sometimes.i've lived here ...
by cnyguy
Sun Jun 12, 2011 4:11 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: slab and pier foundation in wet areas
Replies: 5
Views: 2050

slab and pier foundation in wet areas

i live in an area near a lake which has a high water table. spring rains always results in a wet crawlspace, it takes quite a while to dry out down there. i'm concerned about the blocks being in water so much. should i consider adding mechanical piers on pads next to the cinder block ones. this is a...