Do you need an Attic Insulation Upgrade?

If your second-story bedrooms feel like a different climate than the rest of your house, you’re not imagining it.

Many suburban Chicagoland homeowners notice the same pattern every winter: the first floor feels manageable, but upstairs stays cold no matter how high the thermostat is set. In summer, it flips. The upper level becomes stuffy, hot, and slow to cool down.

One of the most common causes is insufficient attic insulation.

Why Does It Take So Long to Warm Up My House?

In winter, heat rises. If your attic insulation is thin, settled, or outdated, that heat escapes through the ceiling. Your furnace keeps running, trying to replace the warmth that’s quietly slipping away.

You might notice:

• Bedrooms that never feel comfortable

• Cold ceilings or drafty upper walls

• Heating bills that climb higher each year

In many older Chicagoland homes, insulation levels simply don’t meet today’s standards. What was acceptable 20 or 30 years ago often isn’t enough for our long, cold winters.

Why Is My Energy Bill So High?

When insulation isn’t doing its job, your HVAC system has to work harder and longer. That strain shows up directly on your utility bills.

If you’ve recently thought:

“Why did my heating costs jump so much this year?”
or
“Why does my AC seem to run all day upstairs?”

Your attic may not have adequate insulation coverage anymore. Insulation can settle over time, leaving gaps that allow conditioned air to escape.

Why Blow-In Fiberglass Insulation Makes Sense

Blow-in fiberglass insulation is commonly used for attic insulation upgrades because it fills gaps evenly and increases overall R-value without major renovation. It takes only hours with little disruption and can be added over existing insulation and helps restore proper thermal protection across the entire attic floor.

When installed properly, homeowners often notice:

• More consistent temperatures between floors

• Shorter furnace and AC run times

• Improved overall comfort

• More predictable heating and cooling costs

When to Consider an Attic Insulation Upgrade

If your home is more than 15–20 years old and the attic has never been evaluated, it may not have enough insulation for our Midwest climate. Or when you think you heating (or air conditioning in summer) may be insufficient for your home. It may not be your furnace or air conditioner at all.

In fact, poor insulation can overburden your HVAC system, leading to premature replacement due to the extra runtime and strain required to reach and maintain consistent temperatures throughout your home. When heating and cooling equipment works longer and harder than it was designed to, wear and tear increases — and so does the likelihood of early failure.

Addressing insulation first can extend the life of your HVAC systems while reducing energy costs and increasing comfort year round.

Call Attic Air

Call Attic Air for a FREE attic insulation assessment today at 630.830.3870.
We have been serving homeowners in Chicagoland Suburbs for over 25 years.