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How much does it cost to install a water heater in a mobile home?

Joe Ford

How much does it cost to install a water heater in a mobile home?

Installing a water heater costs $812 and $1,569, or an average of $1,180, including the unit and labor. Tankless heaters cost about $1,000 to $3,000. Water heaters cost $300 to $2,000+ for the unit alone while plumber labor runs $45 to $150 per hour.

How do you install a water heater in a trailer?

Instructions

  1. Shut off the Water and Gas. Close the shutoff valve on the cold water supply line feeding the water heater.
  2. Drain the Tank.
  3. Remove the Old Water Heater.
  4. Install a Drip Pan.
  5. Add the TPR Valve.
  6. Place the New Water Heater.
  7. Complete the Vent Connection.
  8. Add a TPR Discharge Tube.

What is different about a mobile home water heater?

Some of the specific differences: Mobile home water heaters have interchangeable gas and propane orifices so that the water heater can be converted from natural gas to propane gas operation. A mobile home heater comes with a securing strap kit. Regular water heaters are not built to be installed on combustible flooring.

Are mobile home kitchen faucets different?

Mobile Home Sinks and Faucets Mobile home sinks are usually always the same standard size as the ones you buy at Lowe’s. This goes for both kitchen and bathroom sinks. Most faucets are different but can absolutely be changed out with little effort.

What size water lines are in a mobile home?

Most all homes have two sizes of waterlines — ½ inch and ¾ inch (inside diameter). ¾ inch waterlines are generally only used as the main waterline leading in and out of the water heater. ½ inch is generally used everywhere else in the home.

What kind of foundation do you need for a mobile home?

The four most common mobile home foundation systems used are slabs, piers, crawlspaces, and basements.

Do you need a foundation for a mobile home?

What Are Mobile Home Foundations? Manufactured homes are prebuilt homes that are carried to the home site already constructed. While these homes are made in a factory, there still needs to be a foundation placed at the home site to render stability for the structure.