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Notice These Signs? It’s Time For New Insulation

We rely on our homes to protect us and keep us warm during the winter, day in and day out. After all, the weather can be really unpleasant in the right conditions out there! While our homes play a big role in our safety and comfort during the chillier months, many of our homes aren’t equipped with the insulation they need in order to do what they are supposed to.

If you are experiencing any of these signs below, it might mean that an insulation upgrade is in your future!

1.Your Energy Bills Are Through the Roof

We all experience higher energy bills in the winter, and that is normal as we simply need more energy to keep us warm while the winter weather keeps us all hunkered down inside. However, if you are noticing that your energy bills are higher than they have been in years past for no reason or your bills are taking up a lot of your budget while your home is still really chilly, it might be cause for concern.

Check out your online account for your energy company and compare last year’s energy usage and bills to this years. If nothing has changed except the amount of energy you are consuming, you probably have uncontrolled energy loss happening somewhere in your home and your conditioned air is escaping right out of your home.

2. Your Thermostat Is a Daily Battle

Do you find yourself running back and forth to your thermostat every day? If you are interacting with your thermostat more than once a day, you have a problem with the way your insulation and HVAC system are working together.

A home that has the right level of insulation will be able to maintain your home’s internal temperature for a longer period of time, which allows your HVAC system to rest more often. If your home’s temperature goes up and down and you always need to be fiddling with your thermostat to stay comfy, it’s time for an insulation upgrade.

3. You’ve Had a Pest Problem Before

A leaky or drafty house doesn’t just make your home uncomfortable! Any holes or gaps in your home make the perfect doors for your neighborhood critters to make their way inside and can settle into your attic with ease.

Squirrels, mice, bats and insects can wreak havoc in your attic and throughout the rest of your house if the problem is not controlled. They can wear down insulation, ruin the material with hair and droppings and they can even be a health hazard to your family over time.

If any of these issues are apparent in your daily life, your insulation may need some attention. Insulation that has been compromised by the elements, damaged in a home disaster or simply has aged beyond effectiveness should be removed and replaced quickly. Our team will help you start saving money, live more comfortably and enjoy the winter season in cozy peace.

Ready for an insulation upgrade? Koala Insulation of Austin is here to help.