With the warm weather extending into fall around Phenix City, AL, you want your HVAC running perfectly and efficiently. However, since most homes have insufficient insulation, the conditioned air can quickly escape, causing your heating and cooling system to overwork and create higher utility bills. To identify and correct such a situation, here are five signs that indicate you need new or additional insulation in your home.
High Energy Bills
Gradually increasing energy costs over recent years are an indicator of an under-insulation problem. Lower thermal protection causes your HVAC system to work more to provide your preferred temperatures, causing higher energy consumption and bills.
Presence of Pests
Proper insulation functions to keep your indoor temperature comfortable and keep out pests and rodents. When you find evidence of pests around the house, it’s a sign that you need to seal some possible leaks and add insulation.
Inconsistent Indoor Temperatures
If you run your air conditioner and find hot or cold spots at different areas of your house, this is another indicator that you need additional insulation. Well-insulated homes facilitate neutral air pressure in the rooms that trap the conditioned air, creating evenly cooled or heated rooms.
Cold Walls and Floors
You know your house has inadequate insulation when the walls and floors are cold to the touch. A building’s primary purpose is to protect you against external weather, and if the outdoor conditions seep indoors, it’s time to up the insulation.
Regularly Freezing Pipes
An under-insulated house causes pipes close to exterior walls to freeze in freezing temperatures. These can then burst and result in unnecessary and costly damages.
Sensigreen Heating & Air delivers high-quality HVAC and insulation services to light commercial and residential premises with a philosophy of always putting the customer first. Reach out us to access comprehensive repairs, quick installation and quality maintenance services to keep a comfortable and energy-efficient home.
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