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Why Is My Home So Warm in the Summer?

As the temperatures outside continue to creep up, some of you may already be looking for ways to keep cool. While it is normal to be hot while outside on a summer day, you shouldn’t be uncomfortable in your own home!

If you notice that your home is still hot after having the A/C on all day, you may start to wonder…is it your insulation or is your air conditioner on its last leg? We explain what to look for below!

A Troublesome HVAC System

If you have been in your home for a while, you have probably had to do at least one minor repair on your HVAC system. Like any other appliance or unit in your home, it needs a little TLC from time to time to ensure it is working properly for you. However, if you have had it for more than 10 or 15 years, it may not be working as efficiently as it should.

While the fact that appliances are older doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t reliable, they do require a bit more upkeep to keep them running. If you find that you are constantly addressing repairs and quick fixes to keep your AC working efficiently, it might be time to think about replacing it or having it serviced by a professional.

When Your Insulation Is the Problem

Uneven temperatures throughout your entire home is one of the classic signs of poor insulation. While one room might be comfortable and cool, your entire upstairs level or one random bathroom might be way too hot.

Poorly insulated homes also change temperature as the day goes on. They might start out cool and then quickly heat up as the sun rises, only to fall again when night time comes around.

Are you always afraid to open your energy bill when it comes in the mail? That’s also a clear indication that you have an insulation problem. High energy bills mean that your home is not circulating air the way it should, causing your HVAC unit to work in overdrive. This could also be occurring because you are constantly moving the thermostat up and down to battle with the changes.

How to Fix It

Thankfully, fixing a hot or uncomfortable space is easy when you use Koala! To get started, we offer our FREE home evaluation of your current insulation.

This can help us determine if your insulation truly is the problem or not. Starting with us will certainly save you money, as having an HVAC crew out to your house will most likely cost you a maintenance fee to even tell you what the problem is.

If we decide that your home needs an insulation boost, we can get right to work upgrading the areas of your home that need it! When we are through, your home should be more comfortable and your HVAC unit should be able to follow suit and run more efficiently.

Upgrading your insulation is a great investment in your home. Contact us at Koala Insulation of Chattanooga today to learn more.