You may have the best heating system, the highest quality air conditioner, the most airtight ductwork, but if you don’t have proper insulation then none of that will matter. Though you likely don’t often think about it, or are even aware of its existence, the insulation in your home’s walls is largely responsible for keeping your home at a comfortable temperature. Read on for more information about how proper insulation can help your home. If you find yourself in need of insulation services, contact us today.
Green Planet Solutions Corp provides insulation services in Wilkes–Barre, PA and the surrounding areas.
Insulation is a Vital Part of Your Home’s Climate Control
Heat moves in predictable patterns, always attempting to flow from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. That means that when it’s hot outside, all of that heat will attempt to flow into your home to equalize the temperature. When it’s cold outside, the opposite occurs, with heat flowing out of the home and into the surrounding environment.
This is obviously not ideal for maintaining a comfortable climate in your home. That’s why insulation is so important. Insulation is a material that hinders the movement of heat. While not completely weather–proof, a well–insulated home will be much more isolated from the environment surrounding it. Rooms will warm up slower in the summer and cool off slower in the winter. This vastly improves the effectiveness of your climate control systems, allowing them to work for a shorter amount of time to achieve the same temperature.
How Duct Insulation Can Help You
Wall and attic insulation aren’t the only kinds that can have significant effect on your indoor air quality. The US Department of Energy has estimated that the average forced air system loses as much as 30% of its output to leaks in the ductwork. That is almost a third of the output that you’re paying for that is going to waste before it ever reaches its destination. Wasting that amount of output translates to a substantial increase in heating and electric bills whenever you run your HVAC systems. Fortunately, you don’t have to just accept such a loss.
Duct insulation works much the same way as other home insulation, but focused on the ductwork. By properly insulating your ductwork, you can mitigate any negative effects of duct leaks. This lessens the time that your forced–air systems have to stay on to achieve the target temperature, which saves you money on your utility bills. If you haven’t had your ducts insulated, or even inspected, then you should give us a call. We can help save you money on the heating and air conditioning you use so often.
As you can see, insulation plays an incredibly important part in keeping your home comfortable. Not all insulation is created equal, and even high quality insulation can be affected by environmental issues. If you aren’t sure about the state of your insulation, or if you think one of your rooms might not be as well–insulated as the others, then call Green Planet Solutions Corp. We provide insulation services throughout the area.
