Manufactured Home Water Heaters: Are They Different From The Regular Ones?

A water heater can be the most important piece of equipment in your home. Without it, you'll have difficulty taking showers and washing your dishes. For this reason, it's important to understand the difference between manufactured home water heaters and regular ones.

Supply of Energy

A mobile water heater is a specially designed unit that runs on propane or electricity. The tank of a mobile water heater is usually made of stainless steel, although it can also be made from plastic. It has two orifices or nozzles which are used to supply heated water to your home's plumbing system. Once the device is connected to an external source of power and to your home's plumbing system, it heats up the water inside its tank by pumping in hot air from below or by letting in hot air through special valves (depending on the design). In a regular water heater, the supply of energy is a single source. This means that you have one supply source for each device. In the case of your water heater, this would be gas or electricity.

Tank capacity

Mobile water heaters usually have a lower capacity than regular water heaters. This is because the mobile home is smaller, and hence, there are fewer people living in it compared to other houses.

If you need to go for a regular water heater, it would be better if you buy one with a higher capacity because it will last longer, especially when more people are living inside the home.

Adjustable Temperature

Manufactured home water heaters are not adjustable, so you can only use the preset temperature levels that the manufacturer provided.

Traditional home water heaters are adjustable, meaning you can choose from three different temperatures: hot, warm, and cold.

Location Of Water Connections

The significant difference between mobile home water heaters and regular water heaters is the location of their water connections. In manufactured homes, these are on the top of the heater; in traditional homes, they're on the side. You'll find them near the top of your heater in both cases.

Installation Prices 

The installation price of a mobile home water heater is much higher than that of a regular water heater. It's not just because it takes more time to install but also because the mobile home water heaters require additional components and equipment to install correctly. The cost for installing a portable home water heater can range from $200-$1,200 depending on local labor rates, how many walls must be cut out during the installation process, and what type of fuel source you're using (electric or LP gas).

Cost Of The Water Heater 

The cost of a mobile home water heater is higher than the traditional water heater. This is because it has to be installed by an expert and also because it has its own special parts, which are more expensive than regular ones. On the other hand, if you want to save money while installing the traditional model in a mobile home, then you can go for used or refurbished options. The second option will ensure that your pocket isn't affected much by purchasing this appliance.

Securing Strap Kit

A securing strap kit is something that is required for mobile homes. It allows the vessel to be secured to a wall or floor. A regular home doesn't need this kind of kit because it already has walls and floors that can hold up water heaters.

Without securing straps, you could run into trouble if the wind knocked over your mobile home and caused your vessel to break loose from its supporting structure. This would mean you would have no hot water until you get it fixed again!

HUD Approvals 

HUD has a lot of regulations and requirements that apply to all mobile homes. This is why, if you want to buy a mobile home, you must ensure that the water heater has received HUD approval. If it hasn't, HUD will not allow you to move into the new property tax-free.

If your current home doesn't have one or you're looking for something new, look out for them when shopping around!