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5 Signs Your Home Has the Insulation It Needs | Koala Insulation of GR

The majority of homes in the Grand Rapids community are underinsulated, but that doesn’t mean that every home is suffering! Homes that are properly insulated have so many benefits when it comes to comfort and energy efficiency.

If you recently built your home or had your insulation upgraded, chances are that your home is running smoothly behind the scenes. Check out the top signs to see if your home is well-insulated below.

1. Your Energy Bills Don’t Overwhelm Your Budget

A home that has enough insulation isn’t a strain on your HVAC system. It will control energy transfer all over your home to keep you cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. If your home is resistant to temperature swings, your HVAC system won’t need to work as hard, which will directly lower your monthly energy bills.

2. Your Wall and Floor Temperatures Are Cozy

Your walls and floors can also tell a lot about your home’s insulation. A properly insulated home will have walls and floors that are the same temperature as the rest of the house. Old or worn-out insulation won’t be able to work as well, so chilly floors or walls can mean rapid energy loss is happening somewhere underneath.

3. You Don’t Have a Draft Problem

If you have a draft in your home, you will certainly know when the temperatures start to drop. Gaps and cracks around your windows or doors can pull cool air into your home and cause uneven temperatures in that room and anywhere near it.

4. You Forget About Your Thermostat

Your thermostat is an important part of your home’s functionality, but you shouldn’t have to think about it on a daily basis. A well-insulated home will control your temperature by working alongside your HVAC system when it turns on and off throughout the day. You should be able to set your temperature and forget about it and let your insulation do the rest.

5. You Don’t Worry About Pests in the Attic

A well-insulated home shouldn’t have the pitter-patter of tiny feet in your attic. Gaps and cracks in your roof line can easily invite critters like squirrels and mice into your home that could make a cozy bed out of the insulation that you do have. A sealed-up home ensures those neighborhood pests stay outside where they belong.

If your home is in need of an insulation upgrade, call Koala Insulation of Grand Rapids to get started.