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The Relationship Between Your HVAC Unit & Insulation

Our homes are often the hub of busy weeknights as family members come in and out between school, practices and work. While you are busy running around, your home is working quietly to keep you comfortable and cozy.

Each system within our homes is connected and has to work together in order to do this. Your HVAC system and insulation have a unique relationship, and we explain how they both work together below.

Working Together in Harmony

Whether your HVAC unit is warming or cooling your home or just running a fan to circulate the air, it is constantly working for you. Each time your system kicks on, it is getting triggered by a change in temperature within your home. This is where your insulation comes into play!

A poorly insulated home will be vulnerable to temperature swings as the days warm up and cool down. As the temperatures climb outside, the temperatures inside your home will climb along with it.

When this happens, your HVAC system kicks on to bring the temperature back down to where you set it at. This will happen over and over and will actually end up costing you much more money than you want to be spending on your energy bill.

Taking Care of One Another

By upgrading your insulation, you are giving your HVAC system the break it deserves. As your home becomes more efficient at controlling the air movement in your home, your HVAC unit won’t have to turn on as often. The heat transfer process will slow, and your home will stay more comfortable without the constant intervention of your unit.

On the other hand, a properly running HVAC system can support the health and longevity of your insulation! If your HVAC system is well-maintained, it will be better at reducing moisture levels and humid air throughout your home. Moisture can lead to mold growth, which are both bad for your insulation.

Where Koala Comes In

Get started with a free insulation evaluation! Our team can come out to your home to help determine the areas of your house that are vulnerable to heat loss. We use thermal imaging equipment that identifies the hot and cold spots behind your walls and under your floors.

If we determine that an insulation upgrade is in your best interest, we can get to work right away. Once we are done, your home will quickly become more comfortable and your HVAC system will only run when it needs to. This will result in lower energy bills and significant energy savings for you.

Upgrade your insulation this season! Contact us at Koala Insulation of Hickory.