Energy Savings
If you live in the Dallas area and you want to save energy in your home, there are several home improvements you can make to cut down on your energy costs. Home insulation is one of the most important things you can do to increase efficiency and decrease your bills, especially if you are upgrading any part of your HVAC system. Hot or cool air loss from poor insulation will not allow you to save as much with a high-efficiency heating or cooling system. Call Infinity Texas Air Conditioning & Heating if you have questions about saving energy, or if you’d like to set up a time for us to come to your home and assess your insulation needs.
R-Value of Insulation
Home insulation is given an R-value, which measures how resistant the insulation is to heat and air loss. If the insulation has a higher R-value, it will be more effective than insulation with a lower R-value. Several factors will determine the R-value for each type of insulation material. The thickness and density of the insulation material are two of these factors, but you also have to consider how many layers the insulation has and the R-value for each layer, which is why adding more insulation can increase efficiency in your home. However, the proper installation and the location of the insulation will also affect the R-value.
Additionally, the R-value of the area where the insulation is installed will be different from the R-value of the insulation itself. Cool or hot air can get around the insulation and leak out of the home through gaps inside the walls. Like the AFUE ratings for heating systems, the R-value doesn’t account for air leak situations like this, so it’s important to have an HVAC professional install your new insulation to get the most out of the R-value for your new insulation. We will also factor in the efficiency of your current heating or cooling system and the places where your home needs more insulation and sealing to help you choose the right insulation with the most R-value for your home.
Ventilation
Ventilation in a residential home is important for several reasons, which include maintaining indoor temperatures, improving indoor air quality, and providing moisture control to help prevent harmful mold growth and other problems within the home. When you are thinking of adding new insulation to your home to increase efficiency, venting your attic is especially important. There are several ways to vent an attic, but regardless of the type of attic ventilation system you have, you should make sure your attic has proper ventilation before adding more insulation.
Energy Saving Tips
On average a household will spend $2,000 a year on energy bills, but if you follow the tips that we will be providing here, and stay energy wise, you will most likely be able to save 25% on your next energy bill. For starters, here are some relatively easy energy saving tips that you can start implementing immediately. Next time you do the dishes air dry them instead of running the heating cycle. Typically contractors will set water heaters at 140 degrees, but if you lower your water heater to 120 degrees you can save a noticeable amount of energy. When replacing appliances and household necessities try to utilize Energy STAR products.
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