How Much Can Insulation Save?

Wanting to save money and live efficiently (and comfortably) is something every homeowner has in common, regardless of a home’s size. And one easy way to achieve this is by installing insulation!

But how much does insulation save you? Itā€™s a question many people have. Exact estimates are difficult to make because so many factors are in play; however, there are some tools online that can help you figure out approximately how much you can save by insulating your home.

Calculating Savings

You can visit CIMA (Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association) online to calculate insulation savings. You can measure the financial impact of increasing your insulation performance by entering your data into the insulation calculatorā€”the size of your house, the cost of your energy, etc. With the calculator, you can see what you would be saving this year and in the future!

Hereā€™s another home energy saver tool. It calculates all your energy bills using your current rates and personal information, such as where you live, the number of your household members, what year your home was built, whether you have a basement or not, the type of HVAC system you have, etc. After filling in your data, youā€™ll get back your current yearly energy costs and how much you can potentially save with upgrades.

Tips for Maximizing Insulation Savings

There are some things you can do to make sure you get the most out of your insulation. We recommend:

  • Talking to a reputable insulation company: We do not recommend DIY insulation projects. Itā€™s best to talk to insulation professionals, who can ensure you not only are using the right material but that youā€™re also getting the right amount of insulation and insulating the appropriate areas of your home to gain the most energy savings.
  • Properly air sealing your home: Air sealing and insulation go hand in hand. A home that is properly insulated but not air sealed isnā€™t energy-efficient. Air leaks reduce the effectiveness of your insulation, so your home really needs to be both insulated and sealed. Itā€™s also ideal to have attic ventilation.
  • Making sure other areas of your home arenā€™t hindering your energy efficiency efforts: You wonā€™t be saving as much money as you could if your home is insulated but isnā€™t energy-efficient in other ways. For example, if your windows are old and leaky, your home still has energy-inefficient incandescent bulbs instead of CFL bulbs, etc., there is a lot of potential for savings. There are a lot of ways to save energy (and money)ā€”and combined with bigger ticket items like insulation and window replacement, they can help gain significant annual energy savings.

Get Your Insulation Project Estimate Today

So the question, ā€œHow much does insulation save?ā€ doesnā€™t have a quick, one-solution-fits-all answerā€”it depends on many factors (where you live, the age of your home, etc.). But itā€™s easy enough to find out with online tools. Talking to a professional insulation company is the best course of action!

If you live in Tampa or a surrounding area in Florida, make Installed Building Products of Tampa your first call! Weā€™ve installed insulation for many homes and businesses and look forward to helping you too. Contact us for a free estimate, or call us at (813) 280-5007!

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