About Enhance Energy Efficiency Upstairs

You can balance temperatures throughout your home without overworking your HVAC system by enhancing your insulation, sealing air leaks and using a smart thermostat. Addressing these issues can reduce your energy costs and create a more comfortable living environment.

Upstairs rooms tend to be attic insulation than downstairs due to the way heat moves through your house. Two processes that contribute to this imbalance are conduction and radiation. Conduction is the transfer of heat through materials, such as metals or walls. Insulation slows this process and helps to keep your upstairs cooler than downstairs.

Proper Insulation Reduces Allergens

Another factor that contributes to an uneven temperature between floors is the lack of ventilation in your attic. Insufficient attic insulation, as well as air leaks around attic hatches, recessed lights and duct penetrations, allow warm air to escape during the winter and cool air to move in, creating an imbalanced temperature. Insufficient attic insulation and air leaks can be solved by insulating your attic, sealing gaps and adding ventilation.

Upstairs windows are also a major contributor to your home’s indoor temperature. Over time, the sealant on windows can deteriorate, allowing heat to seep in. Installing insulated windows with features such as Low-E coatings and argon-filled double glazing can help to reduce energy costs, as can proper window treatments and shading. Energy-efficient landscaping can also provide a natural insulator for your home by blocking sun’s rays. In addition, many utility companies offer rebates for a variety of energy efficiency upgrades including insulation.

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