June 12, 2017
For homeowners in the greater Austin area, the coming of summer means doing everything possible to maintain a comfortable indoor environment. Many believe that the answer exists in a new HVAC system, and upgrading your air conditioner may indeed be a great way to keep the hot outside air at bay.
However, installing new air conditioning equipment on its own simply isn’t enough to get the job done properly. Even the best air conditioner will need help to operate at peak capacity, and the solution can be found in insulating before installing your new equipment.
Looking to increase home value and home performance this summer? It’s time to consider an insulation upgrade.
Why Insulation Matters Year-Round, Even in Austin, TX
Insulation tends to be one of the more misunderstood elements involved in home performance. On the one hand, most homeowners know that a well-insulated home is likely to be more comfortable during the winter months than one which lacks proper insulation. On the other hand, the importance of insulation when it gets hot outside, instead of cold, often goes overlooked. In other words, if your home isn’t insulated properly, it’s going to be just as uncomfortable during the summer months as it is during the winter.
Why? Insulation’s main role is to prevent heat transfer from occurring. This is why well-insulated homes tend to stay warm with minimal heating needs in the dead of winter, but the concept applies to helping your air conditioner out, too. In homes that are under-insulated, air conditioners typically need to work overtime to keep indoor temperatures from rising, and even this isn’t enough to create a comfortable environment. Instead, the AC cycles off and on constantly throughout the day, wasting precious energy and causing your electricity bill to skyrocket.
Insulate the home, and the problem effectively disappears, allowing your air conditioner to work the way that it’s supposed to.
The Benefits of Insulating Before Installing New HVAC Equipment
If you were to go ahead and install a new AC today without first addressing your home’s insulation, you’d very likely end up throwing money away. The benefits of insulating prior to HVAC installation are numerous, with the following being just a few examples:
Enhanced Home Performance
Longer Systems Life
Fewer Repairs
Reduced Monthly Energy Bills
Improved Indoor Air Quality
Year-Round Home Comfort
In the market for a new AC, but not sure where to start? In almost every case, the best starting point will be to install high-performance insulation first, and the team at Hill Country Insulation is here to help.