Properly Insulating Your Home Can Save You As Much As
17% On Your Annual Energy Bill

We frequently discuss heating systems, such as furnaces and heat pumps on our website and in our Idea Center. These necessary systems heat our homes in a way that we can physically feel.  However, there is an unsung hero in home warmth and efficiency that just doesn’t get enough credit: insulation. In our wet, cold, cut-you-to the-bone Pacific Northwest winters, keeping heat and cool air where it should be is crucial—and that’s exactly what proper insulation delivers. According to Energy Star, adding insulation can save you up to 17% on your annual home energy bills.

There are four types of insulation we’ll talk about. Each type serves a unique purpose, and they all work together for optimum home comfort and efficiency.

Interior And Exterior Wall Insulation

When you hear the word insulation, this is probably the type that comes to mind. This insulation is installed in the cavity between the interior and exterior walls. This is common in new construction, but in older homes, it is often a retrofit installation. To install, small openings are inserted into the walls for the insulation to be blown in.

Interior and exterior wall insulation act’s as a barrier to the elements. Just as important, it reduces interior heat loss through the wall.

Duct Insulation

If your home has an air-forced heating and cooling system, your ducts act as a thoroughfare to distribute air. Unfortunately, 20 to 30 percent of this air can be lost through the ducts, resulting in energy loss and uncomfortable temperatures. It’s also a safety issue as crawlspaces are dirty and dusty, and these particles can be picked up by the ducts and spread throughout your home.

Duct insulation seals the ducts to stop air leakage, improve your home’s energy efficiency, and help you manage temperatures. It also keeps dust out of the ducts, and therefore, out of the air your family breathes.

Crawl Space Insulation

Believe it or not, most Puget Sound area homes have no insulation in their crawl spaces. While they’re on the outside of the heated part of your home, insulating these areas can have a big impact on your home energy usage because it keeps heat from escaping the home… and money from escaping your wallet.

Attic Insulation

Attic insulation from Washington Energy Services is environmentally friendly, flame resistant, and energy efficient—an all-around win-win. The insulation is cellulose-based and blown in by one of our technicians. We also offer a fiberglass insulation option, which we may recommend based on your unique home.

Insulation may not be as noticeable as your heating system, but it’s crucial to your home’s comfort and energy efficiency.