Energy Economy: How Home Insulation Saves Cash

Winter is that time of the year when homeowners start cranking up their heaters' thermostats to warmer levels. It goes without saying then that heating systems, whether via furnaces or through HVACs, are indispensable during this cold season. However, over-dependence on heating can lead to higher energy costs, especially when you consider the voracious power consumption of such large appliances.

Heaters expend more energy if the warmth they produce quickly dissipates, since the machines have to work harder to maintain their thermostats’ settings. In layman’s terms, heat loss adds even more load to heaters. This heat loss is usually attributed to air leaks, but warm air doesn’t always need cracks to seep out from. Heat can also permeate and diffuse out through walls – unless they’re properly fitted with insulation.

Insulation can reduce the amount of heat escaping your home by serving as a physical barrier. Aside from the walls, even a home’s attic can be installed with insulation. There are numerous insulation materials available, and they all differ in their ability to resist heat flow. Padding a home with superior insulation can maximize the heating capacity of the structure by easing the load forced upon heaters; this should also lead to reduced energy costs.