The Power of Insulation for Better Energy Savings and Comfort
People often think of insulation as something used to keep warm. This is only one job it serves. Its actual purpose is to slow down the movement of heat. When you wear a coat during cooler weather, the coat insulates your body so heat escapes from it slower. This also works for a home, where the insulation in the walls and attic keep more heat trapped during lower outdoor temperatures.
It works both ways. Insulation prevents heat from moving into a house during hot weather. Proper insulation helps a home stay cooler even before the air conditioning system comes on. The AC won’t need to work nearly as much with insulation keeping most of the outside heat from getting indoors.
Professional Insulation Methods
Insulating a home isn’t a DIY job. A professional must first determine where a home needs improved insulation or insulation replacement, and then what type and strength of insulation to put down. Professionals can used fiberglass batts or blown-in cellulose to add insulation to walls and attics. Finding the proper R-value (insulation strength) for the insulation is vital, and it takes experts to discover this.
Attic insulation is one of the most important types of insulation. An attic is a heat sink during hot weather, with temperatures from the radiant energy on the roof often rising above 130°F. An effective insulation layer keeps most of this heat trapped in the attic and not seeping downstairs. In colder weather, heat can quickly rise out through the attic—unless an insulation barrier is there to slow it down.
Schedule Insulation Services in Anaheim, CA
Don’t let your home suffer from hot and cold spots, as well as from outrageous heating and cooling bills, because it doesn’t have the right insulation. Smart Choice Heating and Air has the trained experts with the best equipment to find out your insulation and air sealing requirements. You can even schedule a home energy audit to find how to improve the energy efficiency of the entire house.
We take pride in our community and value our customers in Anaheim, CA and elsewhere. Put your confidence in our team to work with the highest integrity to find solutions to your home performance and HVAC service needs.
