A Carson City homeowner reached out to Sierra Air because the upstairs got uncomfortably hot this summer, and they knew that meant it could be hard to heat in winter too. The AC and furnace both seemed to run longer than they should.
When our technician inspected the attic, the existing insulation was thin, settled and worn in several areas, leaving gaps where heat could pass straight through. Since Carson City sees hot summers, cold winters and big swings between day and night, we recommended removing the old insulation and replacing it with new blown-in insulation at the right depth for the high desert.
Our crew sealed off the work area and vacuumed out the old insulation, then bagged and hauled it away. Next they blew new insulation in evenly across the whole attic, filling every bay and the tight spots along the roofline that are often missed.
The result is an attic that blocks summer heat and holds winter warmth, so the heating and cooling system no longer has to work as hard. If your home has hot or cold rooms or rising energy bills, call Sierra Air to schedule an attic insulation inspection.
