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4 Signs That Your Home Needs New Insulation

Most homeowners appreciate the warmth of their home in the winter and its cool reprieve in the summer. However, your home may not be as comfortable as you'd expect if your property does not have adequate insulation. You might even notice various issues in and around your residence. Fortunately, these are typically easy to resolve with professional insulation installation. Here are some signs you might need these services.

How to Tell When Your Home Needs New Insulation

1. Elevated Energy Bills

Over time, the spray foam, batt, or blown-in insulation may deteriorate or settle, making it less effective against preventing heat transfer. When this happens, warm air will easily escape your home during winter or enter your home from the outdoors during summer. This may cause your HVAC system to overwork and use excess energy to maintain thermostat temperatures, resulting in higher monthly utility bills. If you notice an increase in energy expenses, insulation installation from a professional company may replenish the material to take the stress off your system and help you save money.

2. Indoor Discomfort

When warm air escapes your house through weak, missing, or damaged insulating materials, you might notice cold spots throughout your home, and your indoor areas might not heat evenly. Additionally, you may feel chilly drafts due to cold outdoor air blowing into your home through inadequately insulated segments of your walls, floors, or ceiling. A professional contractor can add cellulose, fiberglass, or mineral wool to these areas to keep your home comfortable and promote even indoor temperatures.

3. Pests

Insulation provides the added benefit of making it more challenging for pests to enter your residence. However, insects and rodents may squeeze through small openings in inadequately insulated areas. If you notice these critters and their nests, husks, or droppings in your home, a pest control company can remove them, and an insulation installation company may replace missing materials to prevent them from re-entering and infesting your space.

4. Frozen Pipes

Insulation in exterior walls keeps plumbing pipes warm enough to prevent them from freezing when temperatures drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter. However, when insulating materials settle or degrade, pipes may freeze, preventing you from using your faucets and fixtures. In some cases, frozen fluids pressure pipes and cause them to crack or burst, allowing water to leak into your home. A contractor may add batt, blown-in, or spray foam insulation to safeguard against freezing, keeping your plumbing functional and preventing damage.

If you suspect that your home is under insulated, contact Koala Insulation of Newark. They provide spray foam, blown-in, and batt insulation for clients throughout New Castle County, DE. Call (302) 273-8476 to request an estimate or book an appointment for insulation installation. Visit the website to learn more about how they can promote home comfort and protect your property.