There’s nothing like walking into a perfectly toasty home on a cold winter day, or opening your door to a blast of cool air when it’s hot outside. And though there are many factors that influence your home’s temperature and overall comfort, insulation and air sealing play a significant role.
Insulation and air sealing enhance home comfort by maintaining consistent indoor temperatures, preventing drafts, and reducing temperature inconsistencies. Proper insulation keeps your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer by minimizing heat transfer through walls, ceilings, and floors. And air sealing eliminates leaks, ensuring that conditioned air stays inside and unconditioned air and pollutants stay out, creating a more stable and healthy home environment.
But when it comes to upgrading your home’s insulation, are certain times of year better than others?
Factors to Consider When Planning Insulation Upgrades
When planning insulation upgrades to your home, it’s important to consider the time of year and outdoor temperatures to decide when to make these upgrades. Many homeowners opt to upgrade during spring or fall, since mild weather often makes installation easier and more comfortable for everyone. Upgrading during these times also ensures your home is well-prepared for the more extreme conditions and temperatures of summer and winter, keeping your home comfortable and efficient even when your heating and cooling systems are being used more often.
Though there are benefits to upgrading your Binghamton home during the spring and fall, insulation and air sealing upgrades can be done at any time of the year. Our team at Insulation Man uses modern installation techniques and materials that allow for effective upgrades year-round—even during more extreme temperatures.
Year-Round Benefits of Insulation Upgrades
Insulation upgrades can be beneficial and feasible at any time of year, depending on your specific needs and circumstances. These upgrades offer a variety of year-round benefits, including:
- Lower energy bills: Reduced heating and cooling costs year-round
- Improved comfort: Consistent indoor temperatures and fewer drafts
- Healthier air quality: Reduced infiltration of outdoor pollutants
- Environmental impact: Decreased energy consumption and carbon footprint
Use Tax Credits to Save on Your Home Insulation Upgrades
No matter what time of year you’re upgrading your insulation, Binghamton homeowners can save significantly with the insulation tax credit. Officially known as the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, it allows homeowners to save up to $1,200 in tax credits on qualifying insulation and air sealing upgrades.
Ready to get started? Our team at Insulation Man makes it simple to take advantage of these savings and enjoy whole home comfort all year long.
