We all know insulation is vital to your home’s efficiency and comfort, you may ask yourself, when is the best time of year to insulate or upgrade? The answer can be as simple as when you need it, a simple look in your attic will tell you. If the insulation is really low, or you feel like you may need more, it wouldn’t hurt to call a contractor.
When is the best time of year?
The best time of year to insulate for hot regions of the US is during the colder months, why? Depending on how efficient your home is, odds are you higher electric bills are in the summer months. So don’t wait to the summer months to get it done. Vice versa for areas that have colder climates, ideally insulate during summer months.
What should I consider?
When wanting to get your insulation upgraded, ease is the best thing to consider. By ease, we mean the easiest time to do it, considering you have other projects going on in your home. Let’s say you’re having electrical issues with wires in your attic, you may want to hold off until it’s fixed for you to get insulation upgraded. This mostly affects blown in insulation, pretty much anything that is going to require someone to access your attic.
Does it cost less to do it in the off months?
Typically, insulation prices stay constant throughout the year, but you may want to ask if there is any sales going on. We here at Entropy Insulation offer competitive pricing and often provide discounts. If at all possible, we at least try to see if you qualify for a utility company rebate or credit. Typically we will be able to get an accurate price once we go to your home for the consultation.
Safest Bet?
Contact your utility company to see if they offer energy assessments, which are most likely free. San Antonio’s local utility company CPS offer such click the link to get started on your home assessment.
