Many homes don’t have enough insulation, and yours may be one of them. Not having enough insulation can cause inconsistent temperatures throughout your home, along with outrageously high energy bills. Here are four ways to know if your home in Barstow, CA, needs better insulation.
Drafts
Insufficient insulation will allow outside air to seep inside and affect your house’s temperature. Drafts usually originate near windows or doorways, so adding insulation to areas like these will help eliminate drafts and maintain your house’s temperature.
Inconsistent Temperatures
If your house doesn’t have enough insulation, then its temperature will fluctuate and will likely be inconsistent throughout your house. If you notice that a certain area in your home is hot while another one is cold, this is a huge indicator that part of your house lacks sufficient insulation.
Increased Energy Bills
If your house doesn’t have enough insulation to keep outside air from seeping in, this will cause your HVAC system to use more energy to reach an optimal temperature. If you set your HVAC system on a warm temperature while cold air is seeping in, the system will take longer to reach the desired temperature. This will use more energy and cause an increase in your utility bill.
Pest Infestation
A home that has cracks and crevices will not only have poor insulation, but insects and other pests might sneak inside your home and create an infestation. This can be dangerous for your building structure. Many pests will eat away at materials like wood, and this could compromise your building’s integrity.
Poor insulation can negatively affect your home in a variety of different ways. Contact us at Clemmer Services Heating & Air Conditioning for home insulation services and HVAC maintenance plans. We’re a Trane Comfort Specialist, and our technicians are NATE-certified.
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