Importance of Proper Insulation For Your HVAC

In the world of HVAC, the 2 main factors to regulating the temperature of your home are getting to the desired temperature and keeping it at that temperature. While the equipment you have installed plays a major role in getting and maintaining a comfortable temperature, another factor is your home’s insulation.

We all know that most of our heating and cooling can be lost thru the windows and doors in our home. Below are a few tips to minimize this loss:

1. Keep your doors and windows latched – by keeping your doors and windows latched and locked you keep more of your heated and cooled air inside your home.

2. Plastic film covering on your windows – by placing a film covering on your windows you can greatly reduce heat loss during the heating season. They also reflect the sunlight during the hotter months letting your air conditioner work less.

3. Seals around doors and windows – all you have to do for this is to feel around your doors and windows and check for airflow. You may need to seal them with weather stripping or caulking. This is usually a very inexpensive fix which will save you lots of money.