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by jad2561
Mon Jun 11, 2012 1:34 pm
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: Patio door reversal
Replies: 1
Views: 2042

Patio door reversal

I have a 1992 Skyline Home. I am wondering if it is possible to reverse the direction that the patio door operates. I did call Skyline and they said it would be a Phillips door and that yes, they can be reversed by removing the operating panel, removing the frame from the rough opening and re instal...
by jad2561
Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:37 am
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: Roof ventilation
Replies: 11
Views: 9511

Re: Roof ventilation

That is one feature I never understood. My home does not have the pressure balancing damper. So if fresh air is introduced into the house where is it exhausted? Fresh air has never been a concern as I like to open windows whenever possible. UPDATE : I have located a replacement motor at a very reaso...
by jad2561
Sat Apr 14, 2012 7:22 am
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: Roof ventilation
Replies: 11
Views: 9511

Re: Roof ventilation

Yes I have the Deluxe unit. Sorry it took so long to get back to your posting. I agree that it would be the simpler solution to replace the motor. I have removed the unit from the roof. Because I am only interested in venting the attic space, I am thinking that I could direct wire the blower using a...
by jad2561
Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:33 am
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: Roof ventilation
Replies: 11
Views: 9511

Re: Roof ventilation

The Blend Air blower IS broken. It stopped running several weeks ago. I do plan on going on the roof and inspecting it. If I am understanding correctly, the blower draws in outside air and forces it throughout the roof cavity where it exhausts at the gable end of the house. I am wondering if there a...
by jad2561
Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:43 am
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: Roof ventilation
Replies: 11
Views: 9511

Roof ventilation

I have a 1992 Skyline Oak Manor sectional which is 28 x 48. The Coleman Blend Air blower has recently stopped functioning. Two years ago I replaced the Coleman furnace with a Trane two stage unit which is manufactured home approved. It is a great unit by the way. My question is should I replace the ...