Improving manufactured home HVAC performance and sizing

Recent investments in energy assessments and critical repairs across Minnesota highlight a clear need to improve the performance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in manufactured homes. 

When replacing or servicing HVAC systems in manufactured homes, contractors often lack the proper guidance to size systems appropriately, which can lead to poor performance, less comfortable living space, and a shorter lifespan for HVAC equipment. 

This study will develop better guidance for Minnesota's contractors and energy professionals to improve HVAC performance in manufactured homes.   

Through measurements of baseline HVAC performance as well as the energy savings and resident impacts from HVAC system adjustments, the results will help contractors better serve their customers and ensure residents benefit from greater comfort, lower energy costs, and long-term housing stability.

This research was made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources through the Conservation Applied Research and Development (CARD) program, which is funded by Minnesota ratepayers.