What You Need to Know About Energy Saving Home Updates
Energy Savers & Exteriors • July 21, 2021
Recently, the Canadian government launched a new energy saving home rebate program. This program revolves around grants up to $5000 being offered for homeowners retrofitting their home with energy-efficient upgrades. Homeowners that are looking to save money on their energy bills, while also upgrading parts of their home will want to take advantage of this energy saving solution. So, what are some upgrades you should focus on to get the best energy saving bang for your buck.
Eligibility
Before you research what types of retrofits or upgrades you want for your home, you must first understand what types of properties are eligible for the program. Thankfully, the government has included a variety of property types. From single and semi-detached homes to townhomes and mobile homes, there is range of different properties that are eligible for upgrade. Once you determine if your home is eligible, you can then determine what upgrades are eligible and worth it.
Some homeowners may want to stick to the simpler upgrades such as sealing off air drafts and leaks, or upgrading their heating or cooling system. Other homeowners may take full advantage of the energy saving rebate by replacing their windows, even replacing their old, ineffective insulation, or fitting their home with solar panels. Whatever option you choose, you will also want to be sure that the upgrade does still fit your budget, even with the rebate.
Homeowners must also understand that there are some retrofits that must be installed by a licensed professional or contractor, and materials and systems must be bought in Canada. Homeowners will also need to ensure to keep all necessary documentation from the retrofit.
Energy Saving and Money Saving
If you are ready to retrofit your home with more energy saving solutions, ask us about where you can start. We will help you get the best upgrades to suit your home and your wallet. If you are not sure how the energy saving rebate works, click this link for more information with us to start the process.
Learn Everything You Need To Know Need To Know Before Upgrading Your Insulation
With summer just around the corner, and warm weather on the way, it is time to start thinking about your home’s cooling needs. This is why Energy Savers Insulation believes that Spring is the perfect time for your home’s attic insulation upgrade. You may be unaware of the benefits of an attic insulation upgrade, but there are many. We believe that it is an investment that pays off in the long-run and will keep your home comfortable all year round. If you found that your home was not staying warm this past winter, then it might be time for an attic insulation upgrade. Keep the Temperature & Utilities Down Insulation is one of the most important upgrades you can do for your home. It will help your home stay cooler in the summer as well as warmer in the winter. An attic insulation upgrade is a great way to make your home more efficient during the summer months by reducing the amount of heat that is getting into your home. Installing more insulation in your attic means that the transfer of heat into your home will be stopped, helping you to save on your home cooling costs. The installation process is simple and straightforward and can be done in one visit. Our experts will let you know if you already have the right amount of insulation or what needs to be added in order to keep your home more temperature controlled. We know that keeping the cost of your utility bills lowered is important. We also know being comfortable in your home can make all the difference. If you are ready to keep your home cooler this summer and keep the rising cost of utilities at bay, get in touch with our experts to discuss your attic insulation upgrade. We will come out to inspect your attic, give you a quote, and get you on your way to whole home comfort this Spring.
Insulation is important for every home. It helps to keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter, and it can also save you money on energy bills. When buying a new home, there are regulations that require builders to use insulation materials that meet certain standards. However, when you live in an older home, you may not be sure whether it has adequate attic insulation or if it even needs more. If you’re thinking about adding attic insulation to your older home, here are a few things to consider. What to Consider If you’re considering adding more attic insulation to your older home, there are a few things you should consider: • The depth of the insulation: To get the best energy efficiency benefits from adding attic insulation, you want to make sure that it covers the whole depth of your attic. If you don’t have enough room for the desired depth, you may want to install a whole new roof with insulation or add an additional layer of insulation on top of what you already have. • Cost: The cost of insulating your attic depends on many factors including how much insulation is needed and what materials will be used during installation. While some people may choose to do this job themselves, most find it easier to hire our professionals who specializes in installing attic insulation. Our Insulation Products Adding attic insulation to your home can be a great way to save money on your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. At Energy Savers Insulation, we use PROPINK® Blown insulation & Climate Pro® products. Blow-in insulation is a loose fill insulation that are blown into the attic through a hose where they settle in between the joists. This process allows us to leave your older insulation intact, while still providing you with new, upgraded insulation. Insulation is an important part of staying comfortable in your home and it's an easy step to take if you're considering a home renovation project. As with any project, it's important to plan ahead and know what you're getting into. If you would like to discuss your home’s attic insulation needs, get in touch with our experts, today.
Energy rebates are a great way to save money on your energy bills. However, there are still a lot of people that do not know about the Edmonton energy rebates. There are federal and provincial energy rebates that will provide you with cashback for the energy you use, and the best part is that it does not cost you anything to apply for them. So, what are the federal and Edmonton energy rebates that you should be taking advantage of this year? The federal and Edmonton energy rebates program offers incentives to help people save money and protect the environment. The program offers rebates for a variety of products and recommends a few easy energy-saving solutions. A few incentives are: • Insulation • Windows • Doors • HVAC systems • Appliances • Lighting fixtures and bulbs • Solar panels Some of these solutions are far easier to implement than others. It is far quicker and simpler to upgrade your attic insulation, than it is to start adding solar panels to your home. There are quite a few easy tasks that you can check off your list. For example, walking through your home and feeling for drafts and areas that need to be simply sealed up, or replacing older, drafty doors. Getting rid of outdated, energy sucking appliances is a great step for anyone looking to upgrade or renovate their space. There are a lot of simple tasks that you can start doing around your home, not only to take advantage of the energy rebates but to save money on your utility bills. Energy rebates are a great way to save money on your monthly bill. But before you sign up, be sure to read the fine print and know all of the details. If you are interested in learning more about the Edmonton energy rebates we can help you out with, get in touch with our insulation experts, today.
With more and more people going green in their daily lives by switching to reusable bags, nixing the plastic straws, and switching to recyclable materials, it makes sense that people are looking for even more ways to go green in their homes as well. One way to go green in your home is to upgrade your insulation. Eco-friendly insulation is available and here at Energy Savers Insulation we carry Johns Mansville Insulation products and PROPINK®. JM Insulation and PROPINK® both use recycled materials and reduce your carbon footprint. Not only will this eco-friendly insulation add energy efficiency to your home, but you can feel at peace knowing you have a sustainable, environmentally responsible insulation. Eco-Friendly Insulation Pays for Itself Using an eco-friendly insulation will give you a greener home, as well as lower your utility bills. By having a properly insulated home, you will be using your furnace less, allowing you to reduce your emissions. Insulation is a simple and cost-effective solution to reduce your heating and cooling use and increasing your home comfort. Safe and sustainable insulation materials is the best choice when it comes to living in a green, healthy home, and updating your attic insulation is one of the easiest and quickest was to start going green. Year after year you will see a return on your investment. Get Ready to Go Green As climate change becomes more and more prevalent, we see homeowners doing their part to put their best green foot forward. Upgrading their home with greener, renewable products is a great step in the right direction. With the help of our sustainable eco-friendly insulation, your home can be one step closer to a being a cleaner, greener home. If you are interested in going green and learning more about our eco-friendly insulation or the Edmonton energy rebates, we can help you achieve, get in touch with our team today.
Join Energy Savers Insulation at the 2022 Edmonton Home & Garden Show. We are looking forward to seeing you all in person as we move into a future beyond COVID. Stop by and say hi to Steve and Sandra at both 3031 located in hall G. All relevant event information is listed below. See you at the show! Show Times Thursday, March 24 - 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday, March 25 - 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday, March 26 - 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday, March 27 - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Location: Edmonton Expo Centre Ticket Purchase Link: https://edmontonhomeandgardenshow.mpetickets.com/
If you are tired of cranking up your thermostat, or putting on layer after layer in the winter, it might be time to consider adding or updating the insulation in your attic. A properly insulated attic can drastically save you money on your heating bill, as well as help to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home all year round. This means that upgrading your attic insulation will not only help in the winter, but it will reduce your home’s heat gain in the summer. What do you need to know before you have someone climb up into your attic to upgrade your attic insulation? Energy Savers Insulation has you covered! Evaluating Your Attic Insulation The first thing our team of experts will do is come out to valuate your existing attic insulation. Our team will look at the existing insulation to determine the type, the age, as well as the depth. This will help us determine the r-value of the current attic insulation. Our team will also ensure that we insulate your attic hatch, as well as inspect your attic ventilation. If our team spots any issues, we will be sure to provide you with recommendations to complete your insulation upgrade. Insulation Process After our team has inspected your existing insulation and your attic vents, we will then begin the process of blowing in your new attic insulation. Before this is done, our team ensures that your home is protected and kept clean by laying tarps down from your front door’s entrance, all the way to your attic’s entrance. Then we blow in the formaldehyde-free fiber glass insulation. This type of insulation works best, as it fills in those hard-to-reach gaps and will not settle over time. After we have filled the space, our tarps are removed and we vacuum up any excess insulation, leaving your home the way we found it. Enjoy the Perks of Attic Insulation Once your attic has been upgraded with new insulation, you will start to enjoy the benefits of the upgrade. Your overall home heating costs will reduce, and you will notice that your home will not get as hot in the summer. If you are ready to enjoy the perks of attic insulation, get in tou ch with our experts today to get an evaluation and quote.
Energy Savers will support your insulation upgrade from inspection to completion, including coordinating an energy evaluation to access valuable grants from the federal government. For homes in Edmonton, there are additional rebate dollars available from the City of Edmonton. Watch the video on the left to learn about the rebates & application process. There's never been a better time to insulate right than right now! Contact Energuy for prompt and professional service at 888-442-9577! subtitle for your new post
Figure 1: Blow-in Insulation Top-up Many of you have turned on our furnaces for the foreseeable future and which means you have likely already seen an increase in your utility bills. With our gas companies increasing the fees associated with our gas bills, it does not look like there will be much wiggle room to keep your heating costs down this winter. So, what can you do in order to keep your gas bill lower and your home a nice warm temperature? Our team recommends upgrading your insulation with blow-in insulation. We know if can feel like a major renovation to upgrade to blow-in insulation, it is actually a lot easier than you might think. Blow-in insulation can be done on existing homes attics. The way blow-in insulation works is by using long, flexible hosing to blow in the material into your attic. It is really that simple. Our professional insulation installers feed the insulation into the commercial grade machine, it is then agitated, run through the hose, and filled on top of existing insulation in your attic. Blow-in insulation is easy and affordable. But how does spending money on upgrading to blow-in insulation help with your gas bill? The way insulation works is by reducing thermal conductivity. If you have low r-value insulation or older insulation, your home could be losing heat a lot faster and easier than you might think. Older homes are often under insulated and if you have traditional insulation it may have settled over time, or even be disturbed by the elements, rodents, or other kinds of damage. You can do a simple test of your insulation by walking from room to room and seeing if you notice colder spots, drafts, and worse case when you notice an extremely high heating bill. If you are looking to avoid the high costs of a gas bill this winter, get in touch with our experts to talk about upgrading to blow-in insulation. We can let you know your options and keep the gas prices at bay this season.
Figure 1: Bubble Foil Insulation on Basement Walls With winter upon us and cold weather seeping in, many of you are likely trying to save money on your heating bill. One way this can be done is by updating your insulation. With so many different types of insulation available how do you know what is the best type for your application. Our experts recommend blow-in insulation for your typical insulation applications; however, our experts also recommend using bubble foil insulation in places where the temperature is harder to control and maintain. The places we recommend bubble foil insulation would be in your basement walls, knee walls, exterior walls under siding and on cantilevers. So how does this type of insulation work? Traditional insulation works by slowing down the loss of heat from your home. The way bubble foil insulation works is by reducing or reflecting radiant heat flow. During the colder, harsh winter months, most of the heat that you are losing from your home is radiant heat, and this type of insulation is effective in reflecting the heat back into your home. Bubble foil insulation is perfect for higher, warmer temperatures but it is a great addition to any home looking for year round comfort. Reducing the loss of heat in your home is one of the most effective ways to decrease your home heating bill this winter season. If you are looking to maintain comfort levels in your home, as well as have greater control over our heating, then bubble foil insulation will work great for you. Get in touch with our experts to find out more about this type of insulation and where you should be installing it in your home. Keep your utility bills down and your family happy with the right type of insulation in every area of your home.
