Attic Insulation is the Key to Staying Cool in this Maryland Heat Wave

Is your air conditioner having trouble keeping your home cool in this summer heat wave we are experiencing in Maryland? The problem may not be your air conditioner; it may be your attic insulation.

The Importance of Attic Insulation

In fact, ENERGY STAR estimates that properly insulating your attic could save you up to 20% on your heating and cooling costs.

Attic insulation is designed to keep the warm air in during the winter and the warm air out during the summer. If your attic insulation levels are low, your HVAC system will have to work twice as hard to keep your home at a comfortable temperature. And sometimes, your HVAC system will simply not be able to keep up with the increased demand.

Not only will this cost you more money on your monthly heating and cooling bills, but it will also mean that your home will be much warmer than you would like.

Visual Inspection of Attic Insulation Levels

Look across the span of the attic and take not of your attic insulation levels.

• Can you see your floor joists? If not, your attic insulation is sufficient and your air conditioner?s efficiency may be attributed to some other factor.
• If you can see your floor joists, you should add more attic insulation.

The recommended insulation level for most attics is R-38 (or about 12?15 inches, depending on the insulation type).

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