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

Does it ever feel like your air conditioner (or heating system) is The Little Engine That Could? Your HVAC (Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning) unit is working so hard, but just can’t seem to make your family comfortable. It’s like you can literally hear it saying “I think I can, I think I can” while it goes nonstop trying to cool (or heat) your home.

When your heating and air conditioning system is fighting so hard to function, it is burning more energy, costing more money, and you may not be reaping any of the benefits. So what do you do?

Attic insulation.

Seriously, attic insulation could be the answer to your issues. In most cases, the attic is the where houses lose the majority of your cool air during the cooling season and heat during the cooler months. Putting insulation in your attic, or adding new, more efficient insulation to your attic, can help retain the heat in your home and prevent it from being released through the roof.

Attic insulation can help lower energy use in your home, and therefore lower your energy costs. How much you could save varies based on many things, including your family’s habits, what type of thermostat you use, and the type of HVAC system installed in your home. Typically, it’s estimated you could save up to 20% on energy bills when you invest in the recommended amount of attic insulation.

 

You might say, “I already have insulation, why would I want to add any?” If it’s older insulation, it probably 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 contemplating installing or adding new insulation, give Gordon's Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning a call and we’ll give you a free attic insulation evaluation and provide insulation information and discuss your available options.