Why do I need to use a mobile home designed 

water heater in my mobile home?

 

Must be approved for mobile home use

 

Mobile home water heaters will have C.S.A. and H.U.D. safety approval labels attached. Anything else used for a mobile home is against the law and will void the manufacturer's warranty. Insurance companies may refuse to pay a claim or terminate your coverage. Make sure a replacement gas water heater specifically made for mobile homes is used in the Sacramento, CA, area.

 

Why does a mobile home water heater cost more

 

Mobile home water heaters usually cost about 20% more than standard housing units. They are made differently; they have water inlet and outlet ports on the top and the sides. Also, mobile home water heaters will usually be smaller in diameter. Gas units will draw the fresh air from the bottom of the unit rather than the sides, but the newer models may differ from this design. These water heaters are C.S.A. & H.U.D. certified for use only in manufactured housing (mobile homes). These water heaters usually have a unique device called an "Air/Fuel shut-off devise," which turns off the water heater in the presence of flammable vapor accumulation.

 

NOTE:

Many mobile home water heaters include a propane or natural gas conversion kit, so the installation technician can easily make that change depending on what type of gas you have connected to your water heater. Water heater pros can install your mobile home water heater according to all applicable safety codes.