Now that summer’s here and the temperatures are scorching, you may have noticed that there’s one room or area of your home that isn’t staying cool like the rest. Maybe it’s the whole upstairs or simply a bonus room near the garage.
Many homeowners across Northern Westchester and Putnam County experience the same problem year after year. Fortunately, there is something that can be done to resolve the issue for good.
How Air Sealing & Insulation Work in the Summer
Insulation is traditionally associated with cold, winter days. However, it’s just as important during the summer heat. Insulation slows heat transfer, so if your house is properly insulated, the outdoor heat can’t make its way into your home as easily. Air sealing, which plugs all the small gaps and cracks in your home’s building envelope, stops cooled indoor air from escaping and hot outdoor air from entering.
If the whole upstairs floor of your house is too hot, it’s a virtual certainty that your attic isn’t properly air sealed and insulated. The same applies for any addition, bonus room, or even the primary living space of your home. The most complete way to ensure every space in your home is cool and comfortable is with comprehensive air sealing and insulation.
Zoned Cooling With a Ductless Mini-Split
A certain area of your home that isn’t being adequately cooled can benefit from a ductless mini-split heat pump. This system not only cools, but it also heats, so it’s a perfect year-round solution for hard to reach areas of your home.
Consisting of two parts, a compressor that lives outside and an air handler that is mounted to an inside wall, a ductless mini-split is a flexible HVAC solution that offers zoned comfort. Its installation is quick and noninvasive since no ductwork needs to be set up. Their lack of ductwork helps to maintain healthy indoor air quality. Ductless mini-split systems are ideal for controlling temperatures in spaces that have previously been difficult to keep comfortable.
Whole-Home Summer Comfort with Healthy Home™
Every home in the Putnam County and Northern Westchester area is unique. If you’re not sure what your home needs to stay comfortable, the team at Healthy Home™ Energy & Consulting can help. By performing an energy audit, we’ll be able to identify the source of your home’s problems. We’ll then present you with a solution to eliminate the problem so you can start to enjoy a home that’s always comfortable, healthy, and energy efficient.
Keep your entire home comfortable this summer. Call 914-242-9733 or contact us to schedule an appointment with our team today!
