How Insulation Upgrades & Heat Pump Installation Work Together

Upgrading your home’s HVAC system to an all-electric heat pump can provide many energy savings and comfort benefits. However, your new heat pump won’t operate at peak performance if your home isn’t properly protected from the elements with insulation and air sealing. 

Home Energy Medics is an award-winning home performance company serving Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland. Included in our comprehensive home services are high-efficiency HVAC and heat pump installations, positioning us as your preferred contractor for:

• Home electrification

• Enhancing comfort

• Lowering energy bills

• Improving indoor air quality

• And more!

How Insulation & Air Sealing Impact Heat Pump Performance

Insulation and air sealing both play a crucial role in how well your home retains energy, which in turn affects how well your heat pump performs. Insulation works to prevent heat transfer, while air sealing eliminates air movement in and out of your living spaces. 

At Home Energy Medics, we recommend getting these fundamental services completed in tandem before upgrading to a heat pump heating & cooling system for several reasons:

1. It can result in a smaller sized system. 

A drafty home that’s prone to energy loss will require a larger heat pump than a home that is properly air sealed and insulated. 

2. You’ll optimize your home’s energy efficiency.

When your home is protected from the chilly winters and stuffy summers, your heat pump won’t need to work as hard, which provides energy savings any time of the year.

3. Your new heat pump will have an extended lifespan.

Since your heat pump won’t need to compensate for energy loss, it won’t undergo unnecessary wear and tear and, particularly when properly maintained, will last longer. 

4. You’ll be ready for whole-home electrification.

Insulation and air sealing upgrades are essential when electrifying your home because they contribute to a more energy efficient and sustainable living environment. At Home Energy Medics, we also specialize in electrification projects, including water heaters and gas to electric heat pump conversions. 

Find Inefficiencies in Your Home with an Energy Audit

The best way to know exactly where your home needs insulation and air sealing improvements is with an in-depth analysis. Home Energy Medics offers energy audit services using a building science approach and measured results. Energy audits are a great first step in making any large upgrades to your home, including:

• Insulation & air sealing

• HVAC replacement

• Home electrification

• Windows & doors

Make Home Upgrades, Save with Incentives

Home Energy Medics is your home performance incentives expert. We stay up to date on the latest news with tax credits and rebates in Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland. Try out our Inflation Reduction Act Calculator and see how much you can save on upgrades such as:

• Home energy assessments

• HVAC upgrades

• Insulation and air sealing

• And more

Home Energy Medics: Your Local Insulation & Heat Pump Contractor

Making upgrades to your home is an investment in your comfort, efficiency, and indoor health. That’s why it’s important to work with a company that is knowledgeable and experienced with whole-home upgrades. Our team views your home as an interconnected system, with each component contributing to its overall performance. 

By working with Home Energy Medics on your energy audit, insulation, and HVAC project, you’re working with a qualified team that has your entire home in mind. 

Make your home heat pump ready with Home Energy Medics. Call 703-447-5379 or contact us online to get started.