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3 Signs That Your Home Is Lacking Insulation | Koala Insulation

Did you know that up to 90% of homes in the Portland area aren’t properly insulated? That means so many members of our community are paying higher energy bills and dealing with temperature issues in their homes every day!

We want to reduce this number and help keep you comfortable, so we have laid out some signs to watch for that your home needs an insulation upgrade below.

Your Thermostat Has a Mind of Its Own

All families are a little different in terms of their desired temperature in their homes. While some of us prefer to walk around in T-shirts and tank tops, others don’t mind to cozy up with a big blanket. However you prefer it, if you have an HVAC unit in your home, you should be able to set your thermostat and forget it!

A properly insulated home will be able to keep you comfortable without you having to constantly run to your system and turn it up or down.

If you realize that you have set your system to your preferred temperature yet are still fighting with it or constantly pulling on or taking off clothes to stay comfortable, your insulation may be to blame. The outside air is directly affecting the temperature of your home, which will have you fighting with your thermostat every day as the seasons change.

The Cold (or Hot) Spot in Your Home

If we were to ask you if you have a room in your house that you actively avoid because it’s always chilly or drafty, would you be able to easily recall a spot? If so, that room probably needs an insulation upgrade.

A poorly insulated wall or an air leak can cause the outside air to enter your home too quickly. Not only will it make that room uncomfortable, but that air can travel and cause other rooms to be uncomfortable, too.

One easy way to tell if a room isn’t insulated well enough is to feel the walls and floor. If they are always cold to the touch or you won’t enter that room without putting socks on, give us a call! Adding some insulation can turn this room around and allow it to be an efficient and cozier part of your home once more.

Your Monthly Budget Is Stretched

Have you been dreading the arrival of your energy bill lately? If your home isn’t efficient at maintaining your desired temperature, your HVAC system has to work that much harder to keep you comfortable.

This overtime work will directly affect how much money you owe every month! You are essentially paying to heat or cool the air that is escaping right out of your house.

Bulking up your insulation will not only save you money right away, but it will continue to work hard for you for many years to come, making it one of the best investments you can make in your home.

New insulation can make your entire home more comfortable. Contact us at Koala Insulation of West Portland today.