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How Much Does Insulation Save?

Spring is almost here, so now is a good time to start thinking about ways to stay cool and comfortable during the warm season without compromising your comfort! Insulating your home is one practical solution.

But how much does insulation save you? It’s a question many homeowners have. While exact estimates are difficult to make because so many factors are in involved, there are some online tools that can help you figure out approximately how much you can save by installing home insulation!

Calculating Savings

You can visit CIMA (Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association) online to calculate insulation savings. You can measure the financial impact of increasing your insulation performance by entering your data into the insulation calculator—the size of your house, the cost of your energy, etc. With the calculator, you can see what you would be saving this year and in the future!

Here’s another home energy saver tool. It calculates all your energy bills using your current rates and personal information, such as where you live, the number of your household members, what year your home was built, whether you have a basement or not, the type of HVAC system you have, etc. After filling in your data, you’ll get back your current yearly energy costs and how much you can potentially save with upgrades.

Tips for Increasing Insulation Savings

There are some things you can do to make sure you get the most out of your insulation. We recommend:

  • Talking to a reputable insulation company: DIY insulation projects are not recommended. It’s best to talk to insulation professionals, who can ensure you not only are using the right material but that you’re also getting the right amount of insulation and insulating the appropriate areas of your home to gain the most energy savings.
  • Properly air sealing your home: Air sealing and insulation go hand in hand. A home that is properly insulated but not air sealed isn’t energy-efficient. Air leaks reduce the effectiveness of your insulation, so your home really needs to be both insulated and sealed.
  • Making sure other areas of your home aren’t hindering your energy efficiency efforts: You won’t be saving as much money as you could if your home is insulated but isn’t energy-efficient in other ways. For example, if your windows are old and leaky, you leave your fireplace flue damper open when not in use, your home still has energy-inefficient incandescent bulbs instead of CFL bulbs, etc., there is a lot of potential for savings. There are a lot of ways to save energy (and money)—and combined with bigger ticket items like insulation and window replacement, they can help gain significant annual energy savings.

Get Your Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Insulation Project Estimate!

As you can see, the question “how much does insulation save?” doesn’t have a quick, one-solution-fits-all answer—it depends on many factors (where you live, the age of your home, etc.). But it’s easy enough to find out with online tools! And talking to insulation professionals is always a great option. We offer all types of solution, from basement insulation to fiberglass attic insulation.

If you live in Minneapolis, Saint Paul or a surrounding area in Minnesota, make Metro Home Insulation your first call! From spray foam insulation to cellulose, we’ve installed insulation for many homes and businesses and look forward to helping you too. Contact us for a free estimate, or call us at (763) 400-8616!

Products We Install
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Fiberglass

We install blown and batt fiberglass in homes and buildings.

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Spray Foam

Our team installs energy-efficient spray foam insulation to keep homes and buildings more comfortable.

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Waterproofing

Help prevent mold and moisture infiltration in homes you build with our waterproofing services.

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Insulation Removal

Metro Home Insulation provides home insulation removal services.

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Residential Garage Doors

We sell, install and service a complete line of steel, wood and aluminum garage doors.

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Fireplaces

We work with builders to install fireplaces.

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Bathroom Accessories

Bathrooms are a necessity in every home, but not every bathroom has the ability to impress.

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Closet Shelving

A closet allows you to better organize your home, giving you a place to put clothes, boxes and other supplies where they are out of sight but easily accessible.

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Blinds

We work with builders, contractors and homeowners on residential new construction and replacement projects.

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Shower Doors

We offer a large assortment of framed and frameless shower doors.

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Mirrors

We offer all types of mirrors, from standard sizes to custom cuts.

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