Seasonal maintenance calendar for manufactured homes

A manufactured home does best with small, regular checkups. Set a reminder at the start of each season and work down the list.

Winter

• Protect water lines with insulation and heat tape, following the manufacturer’s directions. Full steps are in winterizing your home.
• Seal drafts around doors and windows.
• Have the furnace serviced and change the filter.
• Test carbon monoxide alarms, especially if anything burns fuel.
• Keep steps and walkways clear of snow and ice. Use a pet-safe ice melt if you have pets.

Spring

• Clean gutters and make sure water drains away from the home.
• Walk around the home and look at the skirting, anchoring straps, steps, and railings.
• Look for new water stains on ceilings, which can mean winter roof damage.
• Refresh the yard: reseed, mulch, and trim shrubs back from the siding.

Summer

• Have the air conditioner serviced and clean or change filters.
• Shade sun-facing windows with blinds, shades, or window film.
• Check deck and porch fasteners and handrails.
• Wash skirting and siding gently. High pressure can crack vinyl.

Fall

• Test heat tape and the outdoor outlets it plugs into.
• Disconnect garden hoses and cover outdoor faucets.
• Rake leaves away from the skirting and keep skirting vents clear.
• Schedule a chimney or flue inspection if you have a fireplace or wood stove.
• Check your anchoring before storm season.

Severe weather

• Follow your local emergency management office’s guidance for wind, flood, or wildfire.
• Know your evacuation route and where you’ll go. In a tornado warning, a manufactured home is not a safe shelter. Go to a sturdy building or a designated storm shelter, as the National Weather Service advises (checked September 2026).
• Secure or bring in outdoor furniture, grills, and anything that can blow around.
• Keep documents, medicine, a flashlight, and a weather radio ready to grab.