Worn-out or insufficient home insulation can have some pretty serious consequences for your comfort in Palm Springs, CA. It’s important to know when you need to add or replace your insulation and act on that knowledge. Here are three signs that you probably need new insulation:
High Utility Bills
Modern HVAC systems have many features intended to enhance efficiency, and smart thermostats help with this goal. If your system has all these elements, and you find that your utility bills are still high, degraded home insulation might be at the root of your problem.
Insulation prevents both warm air and cold air from escaping your home, making it easier for your HVAC system to keep you warm or cool. If your home can’t retain the air your HVAC system produces, your system will have to work harder to keep you comfortable, and your energy bills will be higher. Although many things might cause high energy bills, you should at least take a look at your home’s insulation.
HVAC System Won’t Turn Off
Another possible side effect of a poorly insulated home is that your HVAC system may not cycle normally or even turn off at all. If too much heat or cool air escapes your home because of weak insulation, your HVAC system will struggle to keep you comfortable. It may struggle so much that it will rarely, if ever, get to take a break.
Once again, there are many reasons an HVAC system might not turn off. For example, you may need system repairs. Bad insulation is just one explanation to keep in mind.
Moisture Damage
If moisture seeps into your walls or roof for any reason, this could ruin whatever insulation you may have. Keep an eye out for dark spots on your walls or ceiling.
If you notice any of the above problems, you should strongly consider insulating your house more. This will become especially important as we approach summer and the weather in Palm Springs, CA, really heats up. Call us at Esser Air Conditioning and Heating and invest in some blown-in insulation today.
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