No matter what part of the world you live, insulation can help you keep your home warm on cold days and cool on the hot ones. Depending on where you live, there are ideal times to insulate your home to prepare for upcoming weather.
Home insulation makes your home more comfortable and can help you save on utility costs. Along with regulating the temperature and helping you save big on monthly bills, the newest home insulation products can keep noise pollution outside, where it belongs.
Adding insulation to your home can also help to improve the air quality inside of your home. When you add or replace insulation in your home, it can help reduce the risk of health problems due to mold and mildew.
When to Insulate Your Home Depends on Where You Live
Insulation helps maintain a comfortable temperature in your home, no matter what season, but the ideal time to insulate your home is before you need it. The perfect time to insulate a home in an environment with all four seasons, though, is in the warmer months before the chilly temperatures arrive.
If you live in states like Florida or Texas, the ideal time to insulate is in the winter when the weather is cooler and you are less likely to use your air conditioning. Thinking ahead will help you beat the summer heat.
If you live in areas like New England or the Midwest, the best time to insulate is in the spring or fall. It is best to install before you turn on your air conditioning for the summer or your furnace for the winter. Hot summers and cold winters can exacerbate energy costs, so installing in the moderate seasons can save you money and reduce the toll on the energy providers.
Reduce Your Energy Costs
If you wait to install insulation to when you need it most, your home loses its energy efficiency. The conditioned air in your home will escape from the under-insulated areas and increase your energy bills.
Homeowners lose hundreds of dollars each year with leaky homes. New insulation is an investment that decreases electrical costs and natural-gas costs. New insulation will also ensure you have the right R-value to keep your home at a consistent and ideal temperature all year.
Ease for the Installers
Installing insulation is not an easy task. It often involves climbing into attics and other smaller spaces. If you hire someone to install insulation when the weather is pleasant, they have an easier time getting the job done.
Insulation installers are usually not as busy when the weather is moderate, because most people don’t think about energy efficiency or keeping their homes at an ideal temperature. Because of this, you should be able to get an appointment faster, and it just might cost less than installation appointments during in-demand times.
Cost of Installation
During pleasant weather, homeowners do not think about their insulation needs. But, when the weather changes, they do. Because of this, insulation companies occasionally offer specials during their slow times. The cost of insulation is usually consistent all year, but companies may adjust the cost of the installation based on demand.
Check Your Insulation
A professional insulation installer is the best person to gauge whether or not you need new insulation. They will be able to determine if you have insulation in your walls and what kind it is. You can check your attic insulation and determine whether you need to add more. Take a look in your attic and use a ruler to measure how thick your insulation is, then discuss it with an insulation company. Don’t touch the insulation, though, because it might have glass fibers in it!
Call for a Free Estimate
USA Insulation can install any time of the year. When you are ready to have insulation installed in your home, request a free estimate at USA Insulation.
