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Q. AC leaking water in my mobile home.
A. It is caused by one of two or both of these problems. Check to make sure that the drip pan does not have any rust holes or leaks around the drain line, also check that the drain line is not stopped up.
Q.The cold water to my clothes washer barely dribbles while the hot line flows normally. All the faucets flow normally.
A.There are filters in the water supply hoses that look like tiny screens. Take the hoses off and remove these screens, clean them and put them back in place. They are usually on the wash machine end, but check both ends. You will usually see this problem more if you are on a well.
Q. Can you recommend anyone for mobile home insulation repair or installation?
A. I suggest that you contact some local insulation companies and see if you can get a quote. If you want you can call some local mobile home dealers and mobile home parks to ask if they have any recommendations for insulation or repair persons. You might also want to check with any local real estate companies that rent and have to maintain mobile homes and find out who they use. This answer applies to all types of mobile home repairs.
Q. What is the difference between a mobile home toilet and home toilet?
A. There is no difference.
A. A mobile home water heater brings the cold water supply in at the bottom, is H.U.D. approved and usually strapped in place to prevent movement.
A. There is no difference.
Q. Squirrels on my roof? (Not sure why I got this question)
A. Get a .22 caliber rifle and get the frying pan and the Critter Helper ready!!!!
Note: Same applies to possum and coon. May require shotgun depending on size of critter. Check local firearms and hunting regulations.
Q. What is the difference in home and mobile home circuit breaker panel and circuit breakers?
Q. Can you put a standard house type toilet in a manufactured mobile home toilet?
A. Yes, there is no difference.
A. The best thing is to wire brush and sand off the rust to a clean shiny surface then roof coat immediately.
Q. What siding is used on most mobile homes?
Q. Can I increase the size of circuit breaker if it keeps tripping?
A. No, not at all recommended. There is something wrong going on if the circuit breaker keeps tripping. Either the circuit breaker is defective or the circuit is over loaded. Have this checked at once. Circuit breakers are matched according to the gauge of wire it is protecting. A 20 amp circuit breaker is intended for a #12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) copper wire and a 15 amp circuit breaker for #14 AWG wire.
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