Forecasts for the 2022–2023 winter season vary depending on where you live. Still, experts predict the coldest temperatures will strike in mid-January for the Northeast, Lower Lakes, Upper Midwest, and the Heartland. Even the Deep South and Florida can expect an above-average winter, meaning more homeowners will be cranking up the heat.
Potential power outages, communication loss, and icy conditions resulting from treacherous winter storms demand that homeowners remain prepared for winter weather well in advance.
In fact, those who prepare for winter weather and its uncertainties have a better chance of protecting themselves, their families, and their property from hazards.
Your home’s insulation balances hot and cold temperatures for optimal comfort and energy efficiency. If the insulation in your attic, crawl space, walls, and floors is old, reinsulating might be in your best interest.
In addition to greater temperature control, insulation decreases outdoor noise, reduces indoor allergens and pests, prevents roof ice dams, and enhances humidity control.
According to Energy Star, homeowners who reinsulate their homes save about 15% on their utility bills, equating to 11% of their total energy costs.
