Although your home’s insulation is designed to last a long time, it will eventually need to be replaced. As the years go by, your insulation will gradually become less effective, which means your energy bills will steadily climb higher. Fortunately, our skilled team at 31-W Insulation has over five decades of experience in the insulation industry, and we can help you when you need insulation replacement services.
In this article, we’ll go over a few ways to tell if it’s time to schedule an insulation replacement service.
- Your Home is Drafty – One sign you need insulation replacement services is if your home has developed drafts. To tell if your home has a draft, turn your air conditioning and heater off. Then, walk through the rooms and feel for any breezes or air currents; if air is flowing in or out, then it means your insulation is no longer doing its job effectively.
- Your Allergy Symptoms Have Worsened – You may need insulation replacement services if you notice an increase in allergy symptoms amongst your household, as more severe allergy symptoms can indicate a gap in your insulation. For example, if someone in your home has hay fever, their worsening symptoms could mean more pollen particles are getting into your home.
- You Have Higher Energy Bills – As your insulation becomes less effective, your energy bills will increase. Compare your energy bills from this year to those of the previous few years, looking at the months side-by-side. If they’re significantly higher, then we encourage you to start preparing for an insulation replacement service.