How a Damaged Vapor Barrier Can Affect Your Utility Bills (and What to Do About It)
When you think of high utility bills, you probably blame your AC unit, old insulation, or Arizona’s brutal summer heat. But one sneaky source of rising energy costs lies beneath your feet — a damaged or missing vapor barrier in your crawl space.
At Desert Mobile Home Services, we often find that mobile homeowners are unknowingly spending hundreds more per year because their crawl space isn't properly sealed. Let’s look at how this happens — and what you can do to fix it fast.
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💨 How Vapor Barriers Help Control Energy Use
A vapor barrier is a thick plastic liner that sits on the ground under your mobile home. Its job is simple: block ground moisture from rising into your insulation and floor structure.
When that barrier is missing or damaged:
Moisture soaks your insulation, making it ineffective
Humidity rises, forcing your AC to work harder
Air ducts in the crawl space can rust or loosen, leaking treated air
Temperature regulation suffers, causing your HVAC to cycle constantly
The result? Sky-high energy bills and less comfort inside your home.
📉 How Much Can You Lose?
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that crawl space inefficiency can increase energy costs by 15–25%.
For Arizona mobile homeowners spending $250–$400/month on cooling, that could mean $500 to $1,200 in annual losses — just from poor crawl space conditions.
🔎 What to Look For
You may need a vapor barrier repair or replacement if you notice:
Musty or damp smells inside the home
Floors that feel colder in winter or hotter in summer
Higher-than-average energy bills without a clear reason
Visible tears or missing sections of plastic beneath the home
Rusted or disconnected air ducts
🛠️ How to Fix It (and Save)
At Desert Mobile Home Services, we offer professional vapor barrier installation and crawl space sealing that can restore energy efficiency and improve air quality. Our services include:
FREE vapor barrier inspections
Full barrier replacement with durable, thick plastic
Crawl space duct sealing and skirting repair
Fast, affordable service anywhere in Arizona
📞 Get Your Free Inspection Today
A quick check today could save you hundreds tomorrow. Call us for a no-cost crawl space evaluation and see how much energy (and money) your mobile home could be losing right now.
📞 (833) 922-2257
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