Cold homes throughout the winter are undeniably problematic in New Jersey, and it often comes down to a lack of proper insulation and air sealing. A cold home is also an indicator that your home will be hot this summer. If the problem exists currently, it can’t be expected to improve without some form of intervention.
Looking to avoid an overly warm home this summer? Start with improving insulation.
How Insulation Affects Home Comfort
Most people understand that insulation is a key factor in keeping homes warm and comfortable during the winter months. What often goes overlooked, however, is that the same principles which make insulation crucial when it’s cold outside apply during the summer, when the heat of the summer sun bears down on your home.
Insulation effectively creates heat flow resistance, which means conditioned air has a more difficult time escaping the home and heat can’t enter as easily. The end result is that your heating and cooling equipment doesn’t have to work overtime to keep the home comfortable, which means less of a need for potential emergency HVAC repairs.
Where to Insulate
Another common question associated with insulation comes down to where it should be applied throughout the home for best effect. The answer to this question can vary depending upon the home, but heat loss does tend to follow the same general patterns no matter how the home is designed.
Typically, homes lose heat through ceilings, walls and floors in that order. Thus, homeowners will get the most mileage out of insulating their ceilings (especially attics) before addressing other parts of the home. Next, come the walls, and then finally, floors. This is typically the most effective path toward noticeably improved home comfort and reduced energy bills.
Insulation & HVAC Maintenance from Princeton Air
At Princeton Air, we place a great deal of focus on educating our customers about the importance of home insulation, as well as proper HVAC maintenance and air sealing. Combined, these three elements of home performance can help lead to a more comfortable home, no matter what time of year it is. Add to this the benefits of saving money on your heating and cooling bills, and insulation essentially pays for itself.
It’s time to get your home ready for the summer weather that will be here soon enough. Contact us today to learn more or to schedule an appointment.
