A Clean Crawlspace is
an Efficient Investment.
It's a fact that homes built over exposed crawlspaces typically
have higher heating and cooling costs than those with closed
spaces. There are a number of reasons for this. For example,
when the crawlspace is not properly insulated, there's no way to
control the amount of unconditioned air entering or exiting the
crawlspace.
In the summer, hot air enters the crawlspace from the outside,
causing condensation on the cooler air-conditioning ductwork
and plumbing pipes in the crawlspace, adding to the moisture
issues in the crawlspace. Since warm air rises, this infiltration of
hot air requires your home's air-conditioning system to work a
lot harder as it struggles to cool and condition the areas
affected by the hot air rising from below the home.
A similar situation occurs in winter, when colder outside air
enters the crawlspace. The air chills the floors of your home,
making them feel cold to the touch. Your heating system is
taxed as it works to heat both the floor and the cold air seeping
in from below.
With a proven, cost-effective system by Your Crawlspace, you
can expect to save 18% or more on your home's annual heating
and cooling costs because your crawlspace will be fully insulated
keeping the air beneath your home dry and at an even
temperature year round.
Learn more about crawlspaces from the experts at Advanced
Energy on our resources page.
Seasonal Energy Use and Savings
Properly closing the crawlspace produces significant average
savings in energy usage.
Crawlspace and Outdoor Relative Humidity
Relative humidity is significantly reduced.
Crawlspace and Outdoor Dew Point Temperature
With a closed crawlspace, the dew point is regulated to more
favorable levels.
Average Daily Crawlspace and Outdoor Temperatures
Crawlspace temperatures in a home with a closed crawlspace
are more consistent over a year than those inside a home
without one. This means less contrast between living area
temperatures, resulting in lower energy needed to heat and
cool your home.
Source: Advanced Energy
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