How much of your conditioned air is being released into your attic or crawlspace? Probably more than you realize! Many homeowners think they need a bigger system when the AC can't keep up on a Hotlanta summer day. Instead of an improperly operating system, you could have duct leakage. We've had customers with as much as a 30% reduction in their energy bills from sealing their ducts (with no other improvements). How can you know for sure?
Performing a duct leakage test, also called a blower door test, will pinpoint the exact areas of leakage. We measure the airflow before and after your duct sealing and guarantee an 80% improvement. So before jumping to the conclusion you need a bigger system, call us. We're here to find the right solutions for your family's comfort! Visit the energy star website to learn more about duct sealing.
See an example of what we're talking about.
If you have a home with an unsealed crawlspace, it's like having open windows to the outside allowing humidity, bugs, pollen, and mold to come inside your home. The winter is an especially uncomfortable time, when the floors over a crawlspace are downright cold. We recommend sealing the crawlspace with a liner which provides a protective barrier against unhealthy air infiltration. The result? A more comfortable, healthier home that also realizes huge energy savings!
How many recessed lights do you have in your home? Recessed lights have become increasingly popular; they are unobtrusive and allow you to focus light exactly where you want it. However, many homeowners are unaware of the energy efficiency consequences. Recessed lighting requires a hole cut into the ceiling which in turn allows outside air infiltration. The solution? Sealing those lights. With our light seal kits, we can stop that air infiltration and help you keep more conditioned air inside your home. So keep the lights, but be smart about energy use!
The days of hot attics are gone! Icynene insulation makes your house airtight. Instead of adding more fiberglass insulation time and time again, trying to block newly-found areas of outside air infiltration, icynene allows you to completely seal your home the first time. Icynene replaces fiberglass insulation typically installed between the floor and the attic. The icynene is blown into the roof rafters. This means you no longer need power attic ventilators or ridge vents because your attic is now inside your home's thermal envelope and the temperature is moderated. See our Whole House Solution.
If your heating & air system is located in your attic, icynene insulation helps even more. Because it moderates excessive attic temperatures, icynene helps your system to work more efficiently, because your AC is not sucking in 140-degree air. It also helps extend the life of your system because it doesn't need to work so hard. Better comfort, better energy efficiency, smarter solution.
Icynene insulation can be installed in most homes. Call us today and we'd be glad to talk icynene!
