If you’re like a lot of people, you may be tempted to wait until summer’s here before even thinking about how much you’re spending on your heating and cooling costs – not to mention the rest of your energy use. While we always say at Progressive Insulation & Windows that it’s always a good time to get an energy audit, we also encourage our clients to come to us in the spring months – here are six reasons why.

1. You could significantly reduce your carbon footprint

Did you know that most homes spend almost half of their energy on heating and cooling? One of the best ways to improve your energy use on heating and cooling is by investing in new insulation. Doing so can significant reduce your carbon use daily – and can reduce your CO2 emissions by as much as 4,000 pounds per year.

2. You could save big on your energy bill

Did you know that people who have new insulation, windows, doors, and floors pay about $750 less per year on energy compared to those homes with older windows, doors, floors, and insulation? While it may be a big investment to replace them all at once, Progressive Insulation & Windows can go over your options for you and do what will make the biggest impact first.

3. Help your AC work more efficiently and last longer

The less energy efficient your air conditioning system is, the harder it has to work – and the shorter its lifespan will be. By getting an energy audit, you can learn how to help prevent air from leaking out of your home, and how to keep out air from leaking in. this can lower the burden on your home’s HVAC system significantly.

4. Help boost the value of your home

Buyers are much more likely to be interested in a home that’s energy efficient versus an older home with older insulation. Why wait until you’re about to sell to make these upgrades? If you make them now, then you’ll be able to enjoy them as well.

5. Get advice today so you have time to make a decision

When it comes to making decisions about insulation, new doors, new windows, or other energy-saving appliances and products, you could be looking at a big investment. Do you want to make that decision in the middle of summer when you can’t get your home cool and feel backed into a corner? Or do you want to make that decision when it’s spring and you have the flexibility to carefully consider all your options?

6. You can prevent emergency services

If your air conditioning system goes down when its 90 degrees out, you may be calling your local HVAC company to come out on a weekend. How much will that repair cost you? At Progressive Insulation & Windows, we want to remind you that making your home more energy efficient is never going to get easier or more affordable than it is today. Call us right away at (800) 500-6200 to set up your free audit.