How New Attic Insulation Can Save You Money and Improve Your Home Comfort

Does it ever feel like your air conditioning unit (or heating system) is The Little Engine That Could? Your HVAC (Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning) system is working so hard, but just can’t quite make your home comfortable. Sometimes you even think you hear it saying “I think I can, I think I can” while it goes nonstop trying to cool you down (or warm you up).

When your heating and cooling system is struggling, it is exerting more energy, costing more money, and you may not be getting any of the benefits. So what do you do?

Attic insulation.

Yes, attic insulation could be the key to your issues. In most cases, the attic is the where your home loses the majority of your cool air during the summer and heat during the cooler months. Putting insulation in your attic, or adding new, more efficient insulation to your attic, can help trap the heat in your home and prevent it from being released through the attic.

Attic insulation can help decrease energy use in your home, and therefore money on your utility bills. How much you could save differs based on several things, including your family’s patterns, whether or not you have a programmable thermostat, and the type of air conditioning and heating system installed in your home. Typically, it’s estimated you could save up to 20% on heating and cooling bills when you invest in the proposed amount of attic insulation.

 

You might say, “I already have insulation, why would I want to add any?” If it’s older insulation, it most likely isn’t to the EPA standards for energy efficiency, and has possibly compressed, losing its effectiveness. If you would like to have an assessment of your attic insulation, or are considering installing or adding new insulation, give Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning a call and we’ll give you a no-charge attic insulation assesment and provide insulation information and review your best options.