If you want to save on HVAC costs and enjoy a more comfortable home, you may not need to upgrade your furnace or heat pump. Instead, adding extra insulation to your home can slow the transfer of heat between the indoors and outdoors, meaning your HVAC equipment doesn’t have to work as hard to get the same results. Here are some areas where you can give your insulation a boost.

How to Improve Your Insulation

1. Energy Efficient Windows

To seal in heat, you should have windows with two layers of glass and their frames correctly sealed to prevent drafts. If your windows are only single-paned, you may be able to apply an insulating film or a set of storm windows to slow heat transfer.

2. Basement Caulking

An unfinished basement is another source of drafts. Look for areas where pipes and wires come through the outside wall of your basement, and apply caulk to seal them off. You may also need to treat the sills and rim joists at the bottom of your basement walls.

3. Quilted Curtains

If your curtains or blinds are only there for looks, you can add another layer of protection by trading them out for thicker ones. Just like your bedspread, a quilted curtain traps heat inside your home.

4. Attic Insulation

Spray foam insulation or various types of filler material can be used to seal off your attic from the rest of the house. This means one less area to heat; since attics tend to be drafty, this can result in significant HVAC savings.

5. Energy Audit

If you have all of these measures in place and are still losing heat, a professional can help you figure out where it’s going. Using infrared photography and other techniques, they’ll identify drafts and uninsulated portions of your home to work on.

After you’ve improved your insulation, your next step is to improve your HVAC equipment. Duncklee Cooling & Heating in Stonington, CT, serves as the industry expert in southeastern Connecticut and western Rhode Island. For 44 years, they have offered quality HVAC products, installation, repairs, and maintenance. To schedule a visit, call (860) 535-2552 or visit their website today.