Winterizing Your Mobile Home: Essential Tips and Tricks - Granger Mobile Homes

November 24, 2023

Winterizing Your Mobile Home

Essential Tips and Tricks

As winter approaches Southeast Oklahoma, it’s time to think about preparing your mobile home for the colder months. Winterizing your home is a crucial step to ensure your comfort, safety, and to prevent costly repairs in the future. At Granger Mobile Homes, we’ve put together an extensive checklist to help you survive and thrive in the ice and cold.

Checklist for Winterizing Your Mobile Home

1. Skirting Security

  • Inspect the Skirting: Check the skirting around your mobile home’s base. Secure any loose parts to protect the underbelly from small animals and cold drafts.
  • Add Insulation: Consider adding insulation material to the skirting for extra protection against the cold and wind.

2. Under-home Inspection

  • Check Insulation: Inspect the insulation under your home. Look for any open areas or damage, and repair them to maintain effective insulation.
  • Repair Water Leaks: Examine the underside of your mobile home for any signs of water leaks and address them immediately to prevent further damage.

3. Water Heater Maintenance

  • Inspect for Damage: Regularly check your water heater for any signs of cracks or leaks. Early detection can prevent major issues down the line.

4. Roof Care

  • Assess Roof Condition: Inspect your roof for any damage, such as missing shingles or wear and tear around stacks and vents.
  • Repair with Roofing Tar: Use roofing tar to seal any gaps or leaks, ensuring your roof is watertight for the winter.

Taking Action for a Warm Winter

5. Seal Windows and Doors

  • Caulking Exteriors: Check exterior windows and doors for gaps. Where necessary, apply caulk, preventing cold drafts and heat loss.

6. Gutter Maintenance

  • Clean Gutters: Remove any debris from your gutters to prevent water buildup, which can lead to roof damage and leaks into your interior.
  • Install Gutter Accessories: Consider installing leaf guards and downspout extensions to improve water flow away from your home.

7. Duct Sealing

  • Use the Right Materials: Seal all ducts using tape or butyl (mastic) or both, to prevent heat loss and improve heating efficiency.

8. Weather Stripping

  • Insulate Doors and Windows: Apply weather stripping around doors and windows to further prevent heat loss and block cold air infiltration.

9. Detector Installation

  • Safety First: Ensure you have carbon monoxide and smoke/fire detectors installed, and check that their batteries are working.

10. Air Circulation

  • Open for Ventilation: Keep closet and cabinet doors open when possible to allow proper air circulation, preventing dampness and cold spots.

11. Outdoor Preparations

  • Remove Hoses: Detach garden hoses and check water faucets to ensure they are properly sloped to prevent freezing.
  • Faucet Insulation: Insulate outdoor faucets to protect them from freezing temperatures.

Proactive Steps for Winter Preparation

12. Window Upgrades

  • Energy-Saving Windows: Replace any single-pane glass with vinyl thermal pane windows for better insulation and energy savings. (Did we mention – all Granger Mobile Homes come with energy-efficient windows?)

13. Thermostat Upgrade

  • Programmable Thermostat: Consider upgrading to a programmable thermostat to control heating more efficiently and save on energy costs.

14. Furnace Inspection

  • Professional Check-Up: Schedule a yearly furnace inspection with a heating/HVAC expert. This can improve efficiency and safety.

15. Furnace Filters

  • Regular Replacement: Stock up on furnace filters and replace them frequently during the heating season to maintain air quality and heating efficiency.

16. Heater Safety

  • Avoid Kerosene Heaters: Refrain from using kerosene heaters to prevent the risks of fire and suffocation.

Following this comprehensive checklist can help you prepare your mobile home for the winter months in Southeast Oklahoma. While some steps might require an initial investment, the long-term savings and increased comfort they offer make them worthwhile. Remember, at Granger Mobile Homes, we’re always here to assist you with your winterizing needs and any other mobile home concerns you might have.

Great team, great service and friendly people. Highly recommended.
Kyle is the man! Get with him for your new manufacture home.
This business is very customer friendly. Super thankful for Kyle, Elainea, Tyden, and all who take care of my mom and her home she bought from them! Thank you for your courtesy and friendliness.
BEST MOBILE HOME PLACE!!! Buy your homes HERE!!!!! I’ve went to 3 different mobile home dealerships none of them could compare with the amount of respect and sweet deals I got with Kyle he was quick got me in my new doublewide very fast returned every phone call and text message that same day even if his office was closed I 1000000000000% recommend you shop here they will take very very good care of you
Granger Mobile Homes was a pleasure to work with when I purchased me single wide to downsize. They were VERY good about returning my calls and working with me to answer MY many questions about the whole process. It was a learning experience for me because this was my first experience with this type of dwelling, but Granger was right there to guide me through the process and get back quickly with me if I needed answers. Thanks for your patience and service through the process Kyle, Elaina, Elaina's hubby, delivery team, and office team! God bless!❤️
The whole process from start to finish was easy. Kyle was great to work with and if we ever need another mobile home we would choose Granger again!
Has been a pleasure to work with the entire team at Granger. They always were friendly and helpful and went above and beyond. I will always recommend this group of people.
Not really a review of Clayton Homes but more so for Granger Mobile Homes dealership. We own property and was looking for a home to retire in. My wife found a listing for a manufactured home and called about. She was so impressed on how nice and helpful Kyle was we drove past a Clayton Homes dealer 5 miles from us (with rude and self centered people) 80 miles to Granger.
It couldn't have been a better experience with the people there. I immediately liked the "good 'ole country boy" attitude displayed by Kyle. Made us feel right at home working with him.
Still some hangups with our water department with getting water and septic installed but not the fault of Granger. I have called a few times since we purchased our home and he is always quick to answer and helpful. His assistant is extremely nice and helpful also always. I am horrible remembering names so hers escapes me.
I couldn't recommend Granger Mobile Homes enough if you are in search of a manufactured home. You won't be disappointed. I wish I could rate them more than 5 stars.
Very friendly! Always sent updates about build time and if Kyle ever didn't know an answer to a question I had, he would figure it out. I would recommend Granger Mobile Homes for anyone wanting a new trailer!
We had the BEST experience with Granger Mobile Homes. Kyle and the entire crew were super amazing from the beginning to the end. We are very satisfied and in love with our new home!
Kyle Granger, his wife, and their crew are amazing people! We have bought a house through an actual realtor which was such a headache and when we found Kyle I wish we would have found him years ago! He made buying a house SO EASY! We loved that Kyle & his people were a phone call or text away from fixing ANY problems! If you're in the market for a beautiful home don't walk, RUN to Granger Mobile Homes in Kiowa, Ok!
Top notch experience! From them showing us trailers while we had to make pit stops to feed our bottle baby goat (we all had to laugh) to helping with minor problems inside of our new home, they made it enjoyable, personal, and full of respect! We traveled all over to find what fit for us, not only house wise, but the company too! We have no regret with this choice at all! 100% recommend Granger Mobile Home and will be sending all our family and friends here!
We bought our home from Granger Mobile Homes 4 months ago and we love it!! Kyle Granger and his staff are THE BEST!! If you are looking for a mobile home GO SEE KYLE! No one can beat his prices!!!
Our house burnt in February 24’ . We had shopped at other places for a mobile home. when we stopped at Granger in Kiowa, we instantly felt like this was the place to be. Kyle and everyone there made us feel so much better about our situation. We are so happy with our purchase. I got to pick out colors of a few different things which gave it more of a it’s our house type feel. I recommend this place to everyone I see that is shopping for a new home. They are so kind.
Kyle and his wife are the sweetest and most knowledgeable. I am so glad we went through this process with them.
Kyle and his entire crew were completely helpful from the beginning to the end of my getting into my new home. He and his staff go above and beyond-even after the home is delivered and set up! Thanks Granger Homes! Y’all made the purchase and move of my home easy!
My wife and I have been shopping for a house for over 10 years now. Kyle has the best customer service and we are so happy with our choice of coming here we will not buy a house from any other place, ever.

I invite you to see for yourself just how amazing everyone here is! They take ownership and pride in what they do and your experience.

Every interaction is addressed with care, love and politeness.
What a great team of people! Highly recommend!
Purchased a new home in the of October and beginning of November. We had it set up and we were living in it by the beginning of Dec. Fast, easy transition. All of our concerns were addressed. Kyle is easy to work with and lined us up with financing. Will buy another place from him!
Great folks - fantastic homes- and tremendous service!!!!!!!
Love, love Kyle Granger. He goes above and beyond with anything
Mr. Kyle and the gang at Granger Mobile Homes have been absolutely wonderful and patient with us during the whole process. Received my new mobile home in record time. They are wonderful people and truly care about their customers. You can not find better service than Granger Mobile Homes.
Kyle is a very knowledgeable person. Customer service is top notch. Highly recommend!!
Absolutely the best place to purchase your new home from. Staff is awesome! Thanks a million Granger team!!
This was our first manufactured home purchase for my son and I. The owner was so helpful in everyway. With getting us our help to taking care of the paperwork for our land.
They have a big selection of homes in all price ranges and was able to take care of all our financing needs. Kyle was very generally responsive to our concerns . He was on my speed dial. He answered every one of my calls and text and if he didnt know the answer to my questions, he would get the answer and call me back..The foundation guys were excellent. The set crew was very professional and with real quality at work. The utility contractors were very reliable at installing the power , septic and water..we had a great experience with them all.
Granger mobile homes, great customer service from awesome people!
Great customer care and overall great owners
Price was great and service was great. Kyle and Heather made sure we were happy with all phases of the purchase.
Kyle, his beautiful family and staff are wonderful! Grainger Mobile Homes is the #1 Mobile Home Dealer in Oklahoma. Kyle prides himself in customer service and has only the BEST quality homes.
Great people..wonderful to deal with and get the job done..was an amazing experience
Kyle is absolutely amazing!!! He went above and beyond for my family and I.
He is such an amazing person to deal with and makes sure that you don’t leave unless you are 1000% happy!
Kyle and his staff were awesome to work with and made our home buying process so easy and were there to answer any questions we had! I would recommend Granger Mobile Homes to any one looking for a great buying experience!!
Hands-down, the best experience ever in buying a home Kyle and his whole crew are nothing but top-notch people
Would highly recommend Granger mobile homes. Customers are always satisfied! Even after the sale they go above and beyond making sure the customer is happy!
If your looking for top notch service all all the way around !!GRANGER MOBILES HOMES!! Is the only way to go! From sales to service you can’t go wrong with these guys!
Kyle has been wonderful at helping us! Thanks Kyle!
Kyle and Heather did everything humanly possible to get me in my home in spite of the weather
What an awesome couple
Great team, great service and friendly people. Highly recommended.
Kyle is the man! Get with him for your new manufacture home.
This business is very customer friendly. Super thankful for Kyle, Elainea, Tyden, and all who take care of my mom and her home she bought from them! Thank you for your courtesy and friendliness.
BEST MOBILE HOME PLACE!!! Buy your homes HERE!!!!! I’ve went to 3 different mobile home dealerships none of them could compare with the amount of respect and sweet deals I got with Kyle he was quick got me in my new doublewide very fast returned every phone call and text message that same day even if his office was closed I 1000000000000% recommend you shop here they will take very very good care of you
Granger Mobile Homes was a pleasure to work with when I purchased me single wide to downsize. They were VERY good about returning my calls and working with me to answer MY many questions about the whole process. It was a learning experience for me because this was my first experience with this type of dwelling, but Granger was right there to guide me through the process and get back quickly with me if I needed answers. Thanks for your patience and service through the process Kyle, Elaina, Elaina's hubby, delivery team, and office team! God bless!❤️
The whole process from start to finish was easy. Kyle was great to work with and if we ever need another mobile home we would choose Granger again!
Has been a pleasure to work with the entire team at Granger. They always were friendly and helpful and went above and beyond. I will always recommend this group of people.
Not really a review of Clayton Homes but more so for Granger Mobile Homes dealership. We own property and was looking for a home to retire in. My wife found a listing for a manufactured home and called about. She was so impressed on how nice and helpful Kyle was we drove past a Clayton Homes dealer 5 miles from us (with rude and self centered people) 80 miles to Granger.
It couldn't have been a better experience with the people there. I immediately liked the "good 'ole country boy" attitude displayed by Kyle. Made us feel right at home working with him.
Still some hangups with our water department with getting water and septic installed but not the fault of Granger. I have called a few times since we purchased our home and he is always quick to answer and helpful. His assistant is extremely nice and helpful also always. I am horrible remembering names so hers escapes me.
I couldn't recommend Granger Mobile Homes enough if you are in search of a manufactured home. You won't be disappointed. I wish I could rate them more than 5 stars.
Very friendly! Always sent updates about build time and if Kyle ever didn't know an answer to a question I had, he would figure it out. I would recommend Granger Mobile Homes for anyone wanting a new trailer!
We had the BEST experience with Granger Mobile Homes. Kyle and the entire crew were super amazing from the beginning to the end. We are very satisfied and in love with our new home!
Kyle Granger, his wife, and their crew are amazing people! We have bought a house through an actual realtor which was such a headache and when we found Kyle I wish we would have found him years ago! He made buying a house SO EASY! We loved that Kyle & his people were a phone call or text away from fixing ANY problems! If you're in the market for a beautiful home don't walk, RUN to Granger Mobile Homes in Kiowa, Ok!
Top notch experience! From them showing us trailers while we had to make pit stops to feed our bottle baby goat (we all had to laugh) to helping with minor problems inside of our new home, they made it enjoyable, personal, and full of respect! We traveled all over to find what fit for us, not only house wise, but the company too! We have no regret with this choice at all! 100% recommend Granger Mobile Home and will be sending all our family and friends here!
We bought our home from Granger Mobile Homes 4 months ago and we love it!! Kyle Granger and his staff are THE BEST!! If you are looking for a mobile home GO SEE KYLE! No one can beat his prices!!!
Our house burnt in February 24’ . We had shopped at other places for a mobile home. when we stopped at Granger in Kiowa, we instantly felt like this was the place to be. Kyle and everyone there made us feel so much better about our situation. We are so happy with our purchase. I got to pick out colors of a few different things which gave it more of a it’s our house type feel. I recommend this place to everyone I see that is shopping for a new home. They are so kind.
Kyle and his wife are the sweetest and most knowledgeable. I am so glad we went through this process with them.
Kyle and his entire crew were completely helpful from the beginning to the end of my getting into my new home. He and his staff go above and beyond-even after the home is delivered and set up! Thanks Granger Homes! Y’all made the purchase and move of my home easy!
My wife and I have been shopping for a house for over 10 years now. Kyle has the best customer service and we are so happy with our choice of coming here we will not buy a house from any other place, ever.

I invite you to see for yourself just how amazing everyone here is! They take ownership and pride in what they do and your experience.

Every interaction is addressed with care, love and politeness.
What a great team of people! Highly recommend!
Purchased a new home in the of October and beginning of November. We had it set up and we were living in it by the beginning of Dec. Fast, easy transition. All of our concerns were addressed. Kyle is easy to work with and lined us up with financing. Will buy another place from him!
Great folks - fantastic homes- and tremendous service!!!!!!!
Love, love Kyle Granger. He goes above and beyond with anything
Mr. Kyle and the gang at Granger Mobile Homes have been absolutely wonderful and patient with us during the whole process. Received my new mobile home in record time. They are wonderful people and truly care about their customers. You can not find better service than Granger Mobile Homes.
Kyle is a very knowledgeable person. Customer service is top notch. Highly recommend!!
Absolutely the best place to purchase your new home from. Staff is awesome! Thanks a million Granger team!!
This was our first manufactured home purchase for my son and I. The owner was so helpful in everyway. With getting us our help to taking care of the paperwork for our land.
They have a big selection of homes in all price ranges and was able to take care of all our financing needs. Kyle was very generally responsive to our concerns . He was on my speed dial. He answered every one of my calls and text and if he didnt know the answer to my questions, he would get the answer and call me back..The foundation guys were excellent. The set crew was very professional and with real quality at work. The utility contractors were very reliable at installing the power , septic and water..we had a great experience with them all.
Granger mobile homes, great customer service from awesome people!
Great customer care and overall great owners
Price was great and service was great. Kyle and Heather made sure we were happy with all phases of the purchase.
Kyle, his beautiful family and staff are wonderful! Grainger Mobile Homes is the #1 Mobile Home Dealer in Oklahoma. Kyle prides himself in customer service and has only the BEST quality homes.
Great people..wonderful to deal with and get the job done..was an amazing experience
Kyle is absolutely amazing!!! He went above and beyond for my family and I.
He is such an amazing person to deal with and makes sure that you don’t leave unless you are 1000% happy!
Kyle and his staff were awesome to work with and made our home buying process so easy and were there to answer any questions we had! I would recommend Granger Mobile Homes to any one looking for a great buying experience!!
Hands-down, the best experience ever in buying a home Kyle and his whole crew are nothing but top-notch people
Would highly recommend Granger mobile homes. Customers are always satisfied! Even after the sale they go above and beyond making sure the customer is happy!
If your looking for top notch service all all the way around !!GRANGER MOBILES HOMES!! Is the only way to go! From sales to service you can’t go wrong with these guys!
Kyle has been wonderful at helping us! Thanks Kyle!
Kyle and Heather did everything humanly possible to get me in my home in spite of the weather
What an awesome couple