When it comes to Iowa summers, we all know how hot and humid it can get. One way you can save money when it comes to your energy bills is by sealing and insulating your home. This will help to lock in the cool air and keep the hot air out!
Increase your comfort
Sealing your home is much like insulating when it comes to the benefits it provides in your home. They both help to improve the effectiveness of your home HVAC system by preventing communication between the indoors and outdoors. In other words, it helps to keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Insulation and seals can deliver comfort to your family if installed correctly. It will also help to fix some common issues such as:
- Humidity control
- Pollen, dust, and insects entering your home
- Noise from outside your home
- Ice dams on your roof in snowy climates
Save money and energy
The air that leaks through your home’s doors, windows, and other openings wastes a lot of energy and drastically increases your utility bills. Well-sealed windows and doors can make a big difference in the comfort levels, and help you save on your energy bills overall. The EPA estimates that if homeowners air sealed their homes and added insulation in attics, basement rim joists, and floors over crawl spaces you can save 15% on heating and cooling costs on average. This is based on cost-effective improvements being made to “typical” existing homes.
Most homes will benefit
Did you know that 9 out of 10 homes in the US are under-insulated? In fact, the majority of homes don’t have enough insulation and have significant air leaks along windows and doors. By fixing these two common issues, your family and your wallet will thank you. These are two of the most cost-effective ways to improve energy efficiency while also benefiting from increased comfort. You may even save up to 10% on your annual energy bills.
Contact CW Suter Services
Contact your local Sioux City HVAC experts to learn more about energy saving tips and tricks. We want to provide you with the most energy efficient HVAC system available so you can maximize comfort and savings! Get a free quote today by contacting us here or calling 712-252-3007. We look forward to serving you!