Mobile Home AC Installation & Replacement

New AC, Sized and Installed the Right Way

Replacing the air conditioning in a mobile or manufactured home isn't as simple as swapping in a bigger unit and hoping it fits. Mobile home AC systems need to be matched to the home's existing package unit footprint, electrical service, and belly-duct configuration. Get any of those wrong and you end up with a system that short-cycles, struggles with humidity, or simply can't keep up with a Las Vegas summer. Air-Right specializes in installing and replacing AC systems built specifically for manufactured home construction.

Why Sizing Matters More in Mobile Homes

Oversized units cool a mobile home too quickly without properly removing humidity, leading to a clammy feel and more frequent on/off cycling that wears out components faster. Undersized units run constantly and still can't keep pace with Las Vegas's triple-digit heat load, especially given the thinner insulation typical of manufactured home walls and roofing. A correctly sized system takes into account:

• Total square footage and ceiling height of the home
• Window count, orientation, and shading
• Insulation levels in the walls, roof, and belly
• Existing duct capacity and layout
• Electrical service capacity available at the home

Package Units: The Standard for Mobile Home Replacement

Most mobile and manufactured homes are built around a single outdoor package unit rather than a split system with an indoor air handler. When we replace a mobile home AC system, we typically install a new package unit designed to connect to your home's existing supply and return duct connections, sized correctly for the space and matched to your home's electrical setup. This keeps installation clean and avoids the more invasive retrofitting that a mismatched split-system conversion would require.

Matching New Equipment to Existing Ductwork

Before any installation, we inspect the home's belly-wrap duct system to confirm it can handle the airflow of the new unit. Ducts that are undersized, damaged, or poorly sealed will limit the performance of even a well-chosen new AC system, so duct evaluation and any necessary repairs are part of a proper installation, not an afterthought.

Accounting for Skirting, Tie-Downs, and Pad Placement

Where and how your new unit is set matters. Skirting around the home affects airflow and heat buildup near the unit and ductwork, and tie-down anchors can limit clearance around the equipment pad. Our installers plan around these mobile-home-specific site conditions to make sure your new system has the clearance and airflow it needs to operate efficiently.

HUD-Code Considerations

Manufactured homes built under the federal HUD Code have specific requirements around duct sealing, combustion air (for gas-heat package units), and equipment clearances that differ from standard residential building code. Our installation process accounts for these requirements so your new system is both effective and properly installed for your home type.

What Air-Right Installation Includes

• An in-home evaluation of your current system, ductwork, and home layout
• Correctly sized package unit recommendation based on real load calculations, not guesswork
• Removal and disposal of your old unit
• Professional installation and connection to existing ductwork, with repairs as needed
• Upfront pricing before installation begins

If your mobile home's AC is aging, undersized, or constantly needing repairs, talk to Air-Right about a replacement built to handle Las Vegas heat for years to come.