Winter is right around the corner, and when it comes to winterizing your home for the frigid temperatures, adding or upgrading insulation is normally near the top of that list. When you’re planning to winterize your home, do you know how much to allocate to insulation? Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is here with some estimates of how much you can expect to shell out for insulation in the U.S..
The first thing to think about when adding or upgrading insulation in your home is if you want to do it yourself or have an established insulation contractor come in and perform the work. Choosing to do it yourself may save you money, but you will be responsible purchasing all the insulation, equipment, and devote your own time doing the job (typically a more than one-day project). Also, if something should happen, you’ll have to pay to troubleshoot any issues. Plus, a job in the attic or crawlspace leaves much to be desired.
The usual cost of blown-in insulation installation is around $1000 - $1500. We see that most consumers spend between $875-$1900 to have blown-in insulation installed. Naturally, the lower end of the cost estimate is in large part due to “do-it-yourself” installations. But, the important point is that even with a modest investment you can significantly boost the energy efficiency of your home while also improving your comfort.
So with the likely savings, why wouldn’t you just do it yourself?
There are multiple reasons.
First, professionally installed insulation usually has a higher R-value, the standard of resistance to heat flow through a given thickness of material. In normal words the insulation installed by insulation companies is usually higher quality and is more effective because it is more thorough and covers more areas that are more difficult to access for the typical DIY installation.
Second, established insulation installers will be aware how much insulation you should have for each region of your home. Homeowners often underestimate the amount of insulation needed to insulate their home, causing their insulation job to be inefficient and in need of further insulation. This can cost homeowners more money ultimately, not just for more insulation and equipment, but also because your energy bills could increase since your insulation isn’t as efficient as it could be.
Another thing to keep in mind is equipment. To correctly install insulation, you typically need specific equipment. Homeowners can rent equipment to place insulation, but the standard of the equipment, like the quality of the actual insulation, it usually higher with a professional insulation installation business. Plus you won't need to worry about whether you are running the equipment correctly.
Not only can installing insulation help you save money on your energy bills, you can also earn a tax credit amount of 10% of the cost, up to $500.
Remember while you’re readying your home for winter, Service Experts is currently offering discounts on heating tune-ups, HVAC systems, and complete home insulation options. Call (866) 963-7996 today to set up your service appointment and be sure your furnace is ready to keep you safe and cozy all winter!
