Electric water heater, standard VS. MH specific
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 3:41 am
Getting ready to replace my electric water heater (old one started leaking and I threw it out weeks ago). This will be the 2nd time I've replaced it since I bought this place in the 90s (it's a 1979 mobile home). Last time I just bought a 30 gallon standard water heater with top water mounts, since that's what the previous one was and how the lines were already set up. Now I've read a few sites that say must be a hud approved mobile home water heater, which has the side mounts. I've just read some old posts on here implying that hud approved is only required for gas water heaters. I really just want to put a standard top mount water heater in so I won't have to change the water lines for side connects. Anybody really know if this is ok? Voids warranty/insurance? Will the MH police come get me?
And on a side note just to vent, it's really irritating that the smallest diameter for a 30 gallon is now 19 inches. My water heater closet is 21 inches wide but the entrance is 18 inches.
And on a side note just to vent, it's really irritating that the smallest diameter for a 30 gallon is now 19 inches. My water heater closet is 21 inches wide but the entrance is 18 inches.