Do you usually wait until the last possible minute to turn on your heat so you can save every dime possible? There have been times where we have had a competition to see how long we can make it. I tend to run cold so I’m always bundling up in layers or keeping blankets in every room of the house. When my kids or husband would tell me they were cold I would just tell them to put on another sweatshirt because I didn’t want to turn up the heat.
Until this year.
<Rebecca received a discounted service from Crawl Pros for her honest thoughts>
6 months ago we had our attic and crawl space cleaned out and re-insulated from Crawl Pros. While I knew having only 4 inches of insulation wasn’t very much (the recommendation is 16 inches for our home!) I really didn’t know what to expect in terms of the difference it would make in our heating costs. We have a programmable thermostat and we try to do our best to keep the heat off as much as possible. However, the truth is we are home all the time now and that is bound to make a difference on what we are consuming.
I recently shared about the extreme difference in our heating costs after having our attic insulated. I could not believe it!
6 Months Later: How Attic Insulation Has Affected Our Heating Costs
Having the attic insulated is not a glamourous project to do. We’ve done a lot of projects around our house, and it is so much fun when you see a finished product. A kitchen transformation or bathroom transformation always makes a huge difference. However, I would highly recommend moving this item up on the home improvement list if it is something you need to have done at your house. Over time it will absolutely pay for itself!
Plus, Crawl Pros does show you before and after pictures, which I loved!
3 Reasons You Should Choose Crawl Pros to Clean Your Attic + The Result When We Did (With Pics)
This year I’m allowing myself to bump that heat up a couple degrees so my fingers aren’t freezing while I”m working from home. I’m not nagging my kids as much if they feel a little chilly and we need to bump it up. It’s nice to be warm and not worry it’s going to break the bank.
Last November we used 121 therms and I kept the house at 68 degrees while we were here and 65 when we were gone. This year we are home all the time and I keep it about 70 degrees now during the day and then down to 68 at night. We’ve used 86 therms. The cost difference between the two years was about $30!
You don’t have to wonder any longer – having your crawl space or attic insulated will impact your heating bill in a good way!
You are spending a lot of time in your home. Get it in tip top shape by hiring companies to care about it as much as you do. Call Crawl Pros today at 866-673-9686 or by visiting them online at crawlpros.com.
