The key to keeping your home comfortable throughout the year is making sure it’s properly insulated. There are many different types of home insulation, each with their own benefits. However, over time, many people find themselves needing additional insulation to keep their home comfortable and put less of a strain on their HVAC system. Below are a few of the most common indicators that you need additional home insulation.
- You’ve added to your home. If you’ve expanded your home by elongating a room or adding a new room altogether, you’re going to need to insulate this area well. This is also true if you’re converting a large attic into a more usable space, such as an additional bedroom or a home office. You want these spaces to be just as comfortable as the rest of your home, so make sure they get the insulation they need.
- Your rooms have inconsistent temperatures. Does one room of your home struggle to heat or cool like the other rooms do? If so, it may be a home insulation issue. Heating and cooling inconsistencies from room to room often indicate that there’s an insufficient amount of insulation and you’ll need additional insulation.
- Your energy bills have increased. There are many different potential culprits behind increased energy bills, and insufficient insulation is one of them. Home insulation is directly related to energy efficiency. Poorly insulated areas have poor energy efficiency, meaning your HVAC system has to work harder to keep the area at a comfortable temperature. This results in higher energy bills.
Old insulation typically doesn’t have to be removed. Instead, you can add to areas with an insufficient amount of insulation to help keep your home comfortable. If you suspect that your home isn’t properly insulated, call us here at Polk County Insulation.