I've recently had new fiberglass insulation blown in my home, but I'm frustrated to find that my child's room is still consistently 2-4 degrees hotter than the rest of the house. The room is on a corner and has a blackout curtain to reduce sun exposure, yet it still sits at 76 degrees when the rest of the house is at a comfortable 73. After spending nearly $2k on insulation, I expected better results! I'm planning to add reflective film on the window and switch to a cellular blackout shade, but I'm looking for other suggestions. What can I do to improve the situation?
3 Answers
It seems like just adding insulation isn't enough. If your HVAC system isn't balanced, that could be why the room isn't getting the cool air it needs. It's almost like putting a sweater on someone who's already warm; you need better airflow to that room as well. Maybe consider looking into your ductwork?
I had a similar situation with my daughter's room after getting new attic insulation. It helped somewhat, but was still warm. We're planning to install ductless mini-splits eventually. Definitely look into air leaks and your ductwork; that could be where the problem lies. Adding an extra vent from your HVAC might be less expensive than you think!
Your HVAC system might not be reaching that room properly. If that's the case, a window AC unit could help, but I get if that's against HOA rules. You might want to look into a mini-split system instead—it’s a great option for better cooling without messing with the airflow from your HVAC!
Yeah, unfortunately, it’s looking like a mini-split will be the way to go since the HOA won’t let me use a window unit.