# 4 Simple Home Insulation Strategies that Save Money

- Link: https://alpscomfortair.com/4-simple-home-insulation-strategies-save-money/
- Published: 2017-04-12T14:11:22+00:00
- Author: kathypuig

Spring is here. For many customers, this is a popular time of year to save on energy
bills by opening windows instead of running your air conditioner. While you are 
enjoying the mild, comfortable temperatures, don’t forget to evaluate your home’s
insulation and heat protection systems. Even a top-of-the-line energy efficient 
HVAC unit can become ineffective if you struggle to keep the heat out of your home.
Take the time to inspect your new or aging home for proper insulation before summer
arrives. Here are some easy fixes to keep the heat out without breaking the bank:

### **Apply Solar Screens and Film**

During extreme heat or cold weather, your windows may act as an energy-draining 
culprit by allowing light to enter your home. Although not 100 percent effective
in reducing heating transfer, the installation of storm doors and double-paned glass
windows can help. You can easily and inexpensively improve your home’s insulation
by applying a heat resistant film to windows or by installing solar screens to help
filter out he heat.

### **Check for Drafts and Leaks **

Drafty homes are quick to drive up cooling costs by allowing hot air an easy entrance
to your home. Inspect your home by feeling around windows and doors for gaps that
bring hot air into your home. Use an incense stick and follow the smoke trail to
see if it gets caught in any drafts.

### **Close the Curtains and Shades **

Block out the sun’s hot rays by closing your curtains, blinds or shades. This simple
fix will prevent heat from transferring into your home from your windows during 
the hottest part of the day. Closing curtains or shades on the sun-facing sides 
of your home will help to keep the heat out.

### **Utilize Shade from Trees**

Many of us forget about the importance of landscaping when it comes to saving energy.
Planting trees in your yard will help provide shade to your roof and windows to 
keep your home cooler in the summer months.

Having trouble getting your home energy bill under control? [Read our blog](https://alpscomfortair.com/blog/)
to help you cut costs.