5 Reasons One Room Is Hotter (or Colder) Than The Rest Of The House

August 18, 2021

Do you notice that one room in the house gets hotter in the summer and colder in the winter?  This can be a frustrating situation for a home owner and their thermostat.

Luckily, there are a number of simple solutions to solve the problem and regulate the temperatures in your home. 

Here are the top reasons one room may be an inconsistent temperature, and what you can do about it:

1. Poor Insulation

Poor insulation is the most common culprit to an overworking HVAC system. Insufficient insulation in the attic and walls can allow conditioned air to escape and create hot and cold spots in the home.  This is an extremely common problem in older homes, but is also quite common in new homes as well.  Home builders may cut corners (such as meeting minimim insulation requirements), the insulation may be moved over time, the insulation may degrade with age, or the insulation wasn't installed correctly – all resulting in a less energy efficient and less comfortable home. 90% of homes are under-insulated in the United States, so the first thing we suggest to any homeowner is to have a free insulation evaluation done with Koala Insulation of St. Louis.  With state-of-the-art thermal infrared readers, Koala will show you in real time where the problems spots are and how to solve them.

2. Air leaks

If you would describe your home as “drafty” or can feel air coming through windows, doors, electrical outlets, or lights, then you may have an air leak.  Koala Insulation of St. Louis can help you identify those air leaks and perform air sealing in all the right places to ensure a tight building envelope that does not allow outside air from getting in.

3. Air Ducts

Ductwork typically has a lifespan of 10 to 15 years. If yours is older than that, it may be time to contact your local HVAC company for an upgrade.

4. Air Vents

Air vents can run into several issues such as clogging, obstruction, and closed vents.  If your home has too few air vents or they are clogged or obstructed, your HVAC system may not be able to remove enough air from the room to keep the temperature regulated with the rest of the house.  If you suspect this may be the case, contact your local HVAC company to discuss installing additional air vents.

5. Air Filters

Air filters should be changed on a monthly cadence for proper functioning of your HVAC system.  If you haven’t changed your air filter in a while, it may be time. 

Contact Koala Insulation of St. Louis, your local insulation contractor, today to solve the mystery of your hot or cold room!  Call Today: (314)-279-5064

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