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An electric furnace can be a good heating option for many manufactured homes because it is a forced air system that can connect to ductwork and does not require combustion venting. This means it uses a fan to push warm air through vents and doesn’t burn fuel like gas or oil furnaces.
The key is choosing equipment that is listed for manufactured housing, sizing it correctly for your climate, and confirming your electrical system can support it.
People often say, “mobile home,” but most homes built in the United States after June 15, 1976, are “manufactured homes” built to HUD’s Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, often called the HUD Code.
For heating equipment, “HUD approved” typically means these practical requirements are met:
This matters because some furnaces are designed specifically for manufactured housing configurations, such as downflow closet installations.
Yes. Many manufactured homes use forced air heating, and an electric furnace is one of the common ways to provide that heat.
Most electric furnaces for manufactured homes work like this:
If your home already has a ducted forced air setup, an electric furnace replacement is often a more direct swap than changing to a system that needs different distribution, such as a boiler or hydronic system.
BTU is a unit of heat. You will see furnace capacity discussed in BTU per hour.
Electric furnaces are often rated in kilowatts. A practical conversion is:
1 kilowatt hour equals 3,412 BTU, so 1 kilowatt of heat output is about 3,412 BTU per hour.
This should help you understand labels and quotes.Note: This does not replace a load calculation.
Sizing is not just picking a larger number. The correct size is the one that meets your home’s heating load in your climate.
A professional sizing process usually includes:
A good outcome is stable heat, normal run times, and safe operation without nuisance trips.
Even with electric heat, manufactured home installs have details that change labor and parts.
Common items the installer may need to address:
This section is the reason two homes can get very different quotes.
Electric furnace replacement is usually priced as equipment plus labor, with add-ons if upgrades are required.
A common national estimate for installing an electric furnace range widely depending on the job. One published cost guide puts many projects in a several thousand-dollar range, with costs rising if electrical upgrades or ductwork work is required.
These are planning ranges, not a quote. The only reliable number comes from an on-site evaluation of your home and electrical service.
Electric furnaces rely on steady airflow. Low airflow can reduce comfort and can increase wear on system components.
Basic maintenance usually includes:
If your system uses HVAC filters, Filterbuy is the best seller of replacement filters in the US, including higher efficiency options like MERV 8, MERV 11, and MERV 13. Filterbuy also offers custom sizes and free shipping within the country.
If you prefer a set schedule, Filterbuy also has a filter subscription option, so replacements arrive automatically
If you are replacing equipment in a manufactured home, it is usually worth calling a professional for correct sizing, electrical verification, and safe startup testing. Filterbuy HVAC Solutions offers installation services and related support, which can be useful if you want one provider to handle diagnosis and installation planning.
An electric furnace can work well in a manufactured home when the unit is listed for manufactured housing, sized to the home’s heat loss, and supported by the right electrical service and duct configuration. If you start with correct sizing and a compliant install, you get more consistent heat and fewer problems during peak winter use.
Yes. Many manufactured homes use electric furnaces or air handlers with electric heat. The equipment must be listed for manufactured housing use and installed correctly.
BTU per hour (BTU/h) describes how much heat the system can deliver. Higher BTU/h means more heating capacity.
kW is the electric heat size. It is commonly used for heat strip packages. Roughly, 1 kW equals about 3,412 BTU/h.
Common staged options include 5 kW, 7.5 kW, 10 kW, 12.5 kW, 15 kW, and 20 kW, depending on the cabinet and system design.
The most reliable method is a load calculation (Manual J). Your climate, insulation, and duct condition matter enough that square-foot rules can be misleading.
Installed costs are commonly in the range of about $1,200 to $3,700 for a manufactured home furnace replacement, with higher totals when electrical upgrades or major system changes are required.
If the home uses a ducted forced-air system, it usually uses an HVAC filter on the return side. The exact location varies by layout and cabinet design.
