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It’s time to start thinking about the chillier fall days and nights that lay ahead. Many people living in or around Pflugerville and Austin, TX look forward to the cooler temperatures of fall, opening up their wardrobes and pulling out their favorite warm and cozy sweaters in preparation. Energy efficiency may not be top-of-mind this time of year, but the fall is also the perfect time to break out a sweater for your home, too!
It’s easy to recognize the need for air sealing when the cold air of winter creeps through the cracks of your Texas home. By then, however, the warm air in your house is already escaping and your heating system is working harder than it should. Keep the warm air in and your energy bills down by being proactive about air sealing your home. Take action this fall, so when winter arrives, you’ll be prepared.
Wouldn’t it be great if you could get an in-depth look at your home’s energy consumption — and find out exactly how to make your home more energy efficient? Fortunately, you can with an energy audit. An energy audit is like a visit to the doctor, only the focus is on your home and its energy usage. An energy audit can ultimately tell you how your home is performing and what can be done to make it run more efficiently.
We’ve been experiencing quite a heatwave here in Austin and Pflugerville this summer. Many homeowners are struggling to keep indoor temperatures down, but there’s no getting around the fact that our air conditioners are currently working overtime.
Your attic may be the last thing on your mind these days, but did you know that it may actually be preventing your home from being as comfortable as it can be? It comes down to ventilation, and now’s the perfect time to do something about it.
At Hill Country Insulation, we get a lot of questions from our customers about how to most effectively improve home performance not just during the summer months, but year-round. It’s a great inquiry to make and shows that homeowners in and around Austin and Pflugerville, TX really care about boosting energy efficiency and enhancing home comfort—unfortunately, there’s no “one size fits all answer.” One recommendation we find ourselves making quite a bit, however, is to install a radiant barrier.
It’s no secret that the temperatures in Austin and Pflugerville have been through the roof recently, and the height of summer is still yet to come! If you’re having a difficult time cooling your home down, rest assured that you’re not alone. For those with central air, the problem may have quite a lot to do with leaky ductwork, which can drastically affect indoor comfort and create inconsistent temperatures throughout the home. The answer? Seal those ducts!
For homeowners in the greater Austin area, the coming of summer means doing everything possible to maintain a comfortable indoor environment. Many believe that the answer exists in a new HVAC system, and upgrading your air conditioner may indeed be a great way to keep the hot outside air at bay.
However, installing new air conditioning equipment on its own simply isn’t enough to get the job done properly. Even the best air conditioner will need help to operate at peak capacity, and the solution can be found in insulating before installing your new equipment.
As a homeowner in the greater Austin TX area, you want to invest money in your home wisely. Maybe you’re giddy with excitement at the thought of renovating the kitchen or upgrading the bathroom, but will you see a return on investment?
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I've worked with Hill Country Insulation for the past 4 years and they have been prompt, courteous, and passed inspections in a timely manner. Here recently, we have worked with them in performing our City of Austin Energy Audits and have begun having them do the HERS ratings.