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Why Energy Efficiency Matters in Your Home | Koala Insulation of SE Ar

Energy-efficient upgrades are becoming more popular for homeowners across the country, including our community here in Arlington. Life probably isn’t getting less expensive anytime soon, so making energy swaps throughout your home can help save money now and in the long run.

Two of the ways to ensure your home is the most efficient is through adding proper insulation and sealing up air leaks, and we explain more about the importance of this below.

What Does Energy Efficiency Mean?

For something to be considered “energy-efficient,” it needs to be able to perform the same task with the same result, but do so using less energy than its traditional counterpart. This can happen all over your home with things like energy-efficient light bulbs, dishwashers and smart thermostats.

It also often means that the upgrade is eco-friendly, which is another popular trend in the housing market. If something is long-lasting or uses less energy to get the job done, less electricity and resources are going towards it. That directly impacts the amount of energy that your home consumes and reduces your carbon footprint.

Energy-Efficient Swaps to Make

One place in your home that can experience high amounts of heat and energy loss is through your windows and doors. Older windows tend to have air leaks or trouble controlling air flow, so investing in triple pane or newer windows can help slow the heat transfer process.

You can also make simple swaps over a longer period of time as well. As light bulbs burn out around your home, change them into LED options one by one. Over time, these small changes make a big difference. While these swaps will make a small impact, the biggest impact will come with an insulation upgrade!

What Insulation Can Do for You

A home that has been insulated properly is able to control the heat transfer process and air flow throughout your home. The conditioned air that pumps out of our HVAC system will be able to circulate efficiently throughout each room in your home before rising and escaping out of your roof and attic.

If air can stay in your home longer before needing to be replaced, you will start to see drastic energy savings! Upgrading your insulation not only saves you money now and makes your home more efficient immediately, but it will last for many years and will give you the same benefits for just as long.

Make the best energy-efficient upgrade this season! Call Koala Insulation of SE Arlington to learn more.