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Choosing The Right AC Size For Your Mobile Home
Mobile homes, or manufactured homes, offer a unique housing option for many individuals and families. These structures come in various sizes and designs, providing comfortable living spaces in a compact package. However, one crucial aspect of mobile home living is ensuring proper temperature control, especially during hot summer. Selecting the right size air conditioning (AC) unit for your mobile home is essential for maintaining a comfortable indoor environment while optimizing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Factors to Consider when Choosing Mobile Home Air Conditioning

Several factors come into play when determining the appropriate AC size for your mobile home. These include the size of your home, local climate conditions, insulation levels, and personal preferences for indoor comfort. By carefully evaluating these factors, you can choose an AC unit that meets your cooling needs without overspending on unnecessary capacity or sacrificing performance.

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- Size of the Mobile Home
The size of your mobile home is a fundamental consideration when selecting an AC unit. Larger homes require more cooling power to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures, while smaller homes can be adequately cooled with a smaller capacity unit. Measure the square footage of your home to determine its size accurately. This measurement will serve as a guide when choosing the appropriate AC size.
- Climate Conditions
Local climate conditions play a significant role in determining the cooling requirements for your mobile home. Areas with hot and humid summers may require larger AC units to cope with high temperatures and humidity. Conversely, regions with milder climates may allow smaller AC units to provide sufficient cooling. Consider your area’s average summer temperatures and humidity levels when selecting the right AC size for your mobile home.
- Insulation Levels
The insulation level of your mobile home affects its energy efficiency and cooling requirements. Well-insulated homes retain cool air more effectively, reducing the workload on the AC unit. Conversely, poorly insulated homes may require larger AC units to compensate for heat loss and maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. Evaluate the insulation level of your mobile home and factor it into your AC size calculation.
- Personal Comfort Preferences
Personal comfort preferences vary from individual to individual. Some prefer cooler indoor temperatures, while others are comfortable at slightly higher temperatures. Consider your family’s comfort preferences when selecting the right AC size for your mobile home. A properly sized AC unit will ensure you can maintain a comfortable indoor environment without overcooling or overspending on energy bills.

Calculating the Right AC Size

Once you have considered the relevant factors, you can calculate the right AC size for your mobile home. The most common method for sizing AC units is the Manual J load calculation, which considers home size, insulation, climate conditions, etc. While this calculation can be complex and requires professional assistance, you can use simplified methods to estimate the necessary AC size.
- Rule of Thumb
A common rule for sizing AC units is estimating 20-25 BTUs (British Thermal Units) per square foot of living space. This approximation provides a general guideline for selecting the appropriate AC size based on the square footage of your mobile home. For example, a 1,000-square-foot mobile home would require a 20,000-25,000 BTU AC unit.
- Online Calculators
Several online calculators are available to help you determine the right AC size for your mobile home based on various factors such as home size, insulation, climate conditions, and more. These calculators provide a convenient way to estimate the required cooling capacity and assist you in selecting the appropriate AC unit for your needs.

Professional Assistance

While DIY methods can roughly estimate the required AC size, seeking professional assistance for accurate sizing and installation is essential. HVAC professionals have the expertise and experience to perform comprehensive load calculations and recommend the most suitable AC unit for your mobile home. Additionally, professional installation ensures optimal performance, energy efficiency, and long-term reliability of your AC system.

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right AC size for your mobile home is crucial for maintaining a comfortable indoor environment while optimizing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness. You can select an AC unit that effectively meets your cooling needs by considering home size, climate conditions, insulation levels, and personal comfort preferences. Whether using simplified estimation methods or seeking professional assistance, investing in the proper AC size ensures reliable and efficient cooling for your mobile home.

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March 12, 2024
3 Ways To Prolong Your Sarasota Mobile Home AC Components!
As we sit in the Sarasota Florida winter without our air conditioning on at this time of year it is easy to just open the windows and let the warm winter breeze run throughout our homes.

Since mobile homes are smaller than traditional on-site fixed houses, conventional home AC systems are not suitable for them. Mobile homes AC experts suggest the following types of AC units for mobile homes.

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Packaged HVAC System. The most common air conditioning system used by mobile homes. This system provides both cooling and heating options.

Central Air Conditioning Split System (or just Split Type). This set-up consists of two parts – an outdoor fan that releases the heat and an indoor fan that releases the cool air inside.

Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioning System. This type of unit is similar but smaller and more efficient than the central air split system because it is small, it is highly used by many mobile homes.

As enjoyable as this is one needs to think that in a few months, the air conditioning will be turned back on as we all get ready for the hot summer months that are ahead of us.

With that understood, it is important to realize that proper maintenance will help prolong the usage of your central air conditioning system in any Sarasota Florida mobile home.

Central air conditioners are one of the most expensive repairs within a mobile home if they need to be totally replaced and knowing how and when to service them will help save you, the mobile home owner, thousands of dollars!
1. Proper Professional Service:
There are a number of reputable air conditioning service companies in and around the Sarasota Florida area that can help you service the unit on a regular basis. It is always a good idea to get your unit serviced twice per year in order to make sure the unit is working and running as efficiently as possible. Many of these companies will offer a yearly discount service if you sign up with them to have two services done per year which can help save you additional money on your bi-annual services.

2. Rid The Unit Of Excess Debris:

Anytime a storm comes through that blows up debris from the yard and other areas of the park make sure you take a quick look at your air conditioning unit to see if there has been any additional debris that has gotten caught into your unit. Unscrewing the top of the unit and manually pulling these items out of your unit will help in the running of your air conditioning system.

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3. Replace Your Filters:

This is one of the most inexpensive parts of owning a central air conditioning system but one of the most imperative when looking at having a properly operating unit. Air filters come in a variety of sizes and the technician who is working on your unit during your bi-annual services will be able to provide you with the correct size, shape, and brand that your unit uses. Each unit will specify when and how often you are to change these filters but keeping a few extra on hand within your home will make this job easier for all involved.

Having a mobile home in the Sarasota Florida area with central air is great for resale. The key here is to have a functional unit that is in good working order as that will bring additional value to you when looking to sell your home.

Aside from the above three most important things to do, the following can save you a lot of time and money if you observe and follow regularly.

Always keep an eye on the outdoor AC unit – most mobile home AC units are located outside and are exposed to different weather conditions, weeds, and other things like debris, water, etc. The outside unit must also be exposed to clean air and there should be no barrier that can result in overheating. Air should be able to pass through easily.

Maintain temperature – frequent changing of temperature is not good for the thermostat. Set the temperature to your ideal settings and let it stay there without adjusting up or down from time to time.

Maintain coolant levels – all AC systems would not work if the coolant level is low. If the AC is running with low coolant, this can destroy many AC components.

There are other simple things to do to take care of your mobile home’s central air conditioning system and one of these is cleaning. Although filters must be regularly checked, cleaned, and/or replaced, cleaning the outside structure of the AC system is also vital in prolonging its life.

Dust accumulating on top of your AC unit outside could be a major issue if left uncleaned for a longer period of time.

Maintaining AC in your mobile home is crucial for a comfortable living experience. Without proper maintenance, your AC may suffer from frequent breakdowns and inefficient performance. The first step to maintaining your mobile home’s AC is by keeping the air filters clean. Dirty filters can cause the system to work harder than necessary, leading to higher energy bills.

Another important aspect of upkeep is scheduling regular maintenance checks with a professional technician. They can identify potential issues before they turn into major problems and provide thorough cleaning services that will improve overall efficiency.

Additionally, it’s essential to keep an eye on the refrigerant levels as low levels can lead to poor cooling performance and even damage to the compressor unit. By staying proactive with maintenance, you’ll ensure that your mobile home stays cool throughout the year while also saving money on energy costs in the long run.

Remember that neglecting AC maintenance not only impacts comfort but also affects indoor air quality and health conditions like asthma or allergies. Therefore don’t underestimate this critical task!

Following the basic maintenance steps listed above very well may help prolong your unit for several additional years saving you thousands of dollars in the long run!

The Mobile Home Dealer is a licensed mobile home dealer and broker in Sarasota Florida and neighboring areas. We provide professional buy and/or sell assistance to our clients. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us by clicking this link. You may also visit our Facebook Page and send us a message.

This is Mark Kaiser with The Mobile Home Dealer and we help mobile home Buyers and Sellers get to a better place in life!

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September 25, 2023
Why Fixing Your Sarasota Mobile Home AC System Is A Bad Idea!
Why Fixing Your Sarasota Mobile Home AC System Is A Bad Idea! We, here at The Mobile Home Dealer, constantly get asked by Sellers of mobile homes in the greater Sarasota Florida area if it is financially worth it to spend money in order to upgrade their mobile home.

The answer is, a resounding, it depends!

Let us explain.

Before we get involved in whether it is worth it or not worth it to spend money to upgrade your mobile home, we feel the best starting point is to have proper expectations of what you are looking to upgrade and what you hope to accomplish.

For example; if you are looking to paint the home a fun beachy color, change the over-flooring, add custom shelving or change out the bathroom fixtures these certainly can liven up the home. However these upgrades, although nice in nature, are based on the owner’s personal preference and do not upgrade the structural integrity of the mobile home itself.

Sure, these will make the home look newer or “beachy” but it does not mean that the upgrades you put in here will bring you any more money when you look to sell the home.

The reason why is that there is no tangible value that can be passed on to the next owner.

If, on the other hand, you are looking to upgrade the AC unit, update the subflooring of the entire home, add a new roof, add brand new appliances, upgrade the plumbing or update the electrical then, yes, these items will certainly see a real-time return on your investment.

Should You Fix Your Mobile Home Air Conditioner?

With the summer coming right around the corner and temperatures increasing each day, we, down here in Florida, are turning our attention to having a good working air conditioning system for the coming wet season.

If your air conditioning system is not working properly and you were looking to get it replaced, do you know if the costs that you spend on a new system will come back to you when you go to sell your mobile home?

This is a question we get asked all the time!

If the seller is looking to sell their home and the air conditioning system is not working properly, should they get it fixed in order to sell their property fast?

Another question we get asked is if the Seller of the mobile home is looking to sell their property can they reasonably expect to get the same or close to the same amount of money that they spent on their new air system returned to them when they go and sell their mobile home?

Both are great questions.

So let’s go ahead and tackle each one individually to help give you a better understanding of the way you may want to go when you are making the decision on if you should go ahead and upgrade your AC system or not or just go ahead and sell your home as is.

Just last week, we were set to close on a property here in Sarasota Florida when the Seller had a blown central AC system. The whole thing was totally shot and was not working at all. The Seller wanted to sell their home fast and was contacted by a local air conditioning company who said that the replacement unit would cost the Seller between about $5,000 and $6,000 to replace the unit, remove the old unit, and lay a new concrete pad.

That was a chunk of change as they were not expecting to pay that!

We agreed, during our listing appointment, that they would go ahead and list the home competitively to start off with but then go ahead and take off that chunk of money from the top of their home because the AC was not working.

By going this route, we immediately priced the home far under any other home that was for sale in that area and it brought the Seller tons of attention doing so. When we put the home up for sale we did our marketing to reflect, that, yes, the new owner was getting a heck of a deal, but the Buyer had to know that the AC unit needed to be replaced.

The home sold in less than a week to a happy Buyer who was going to put in window units and did not care about replacing the AC unit itself.

Everyone was thrilled!

The next question is if you were to put in a new AC unit before selling your home, will it appraise?

I will, without a doubt, say, yes, it will.

So long as the unit has a transferable warranty on it to the new owner and the unit that you put in is less than a year old it should appraise. Where we see issues come up with appraisals is if someone replaces the AC system years ago and the unit has no transferable warranty and the Seller expects them to get the same amount of money that they paid for it a decade ago.

In this case, no, it will not appraise.

As here we just have a used AC system and not something that will bring any more value to the sale of their home.

Although in some cases, fixing the AC system thinking that this could attract more buyers could be true, this always works depending on the situation and the type of buyer and their preference. People buy mobile homes because it is affordable and sometimes, extra costs for appliances that do not plan to use would be unnecessary and could turn them down.

I hope this helps you, the mobile home Seller, give you a better idea of how air conditioning systems appraise when you look to sell your mobile home.

This is Mark Kaiser with The Mobile Home Dealer and we help mobile home Buyers and Sellers get to a better place in life.

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September 25, 2023