Count On Tracker Door Systems to Save You Money On Your Energy Bill With Quality Insulated Garage Doors
You make sure your windows are shut tight when the air conditioner is running, and you remind your family to turn off all the lights when they leave a room. Saving energy and money are your top priorities, but are your old garage doors undermining your efforts?
Garage doors can help improve your home’s overall energy efficiency, so make the right choices for garage door services this summer with the help of Tracker Door Systems.
Keys to Energy Efficiency in Kansas City
Think of your garage door as a large, moving wall that can either invite or repel the seasonal temperatures, directly impacting your home’s comfort and your energy bills. With the right insulated garage door in place, the struggle to keep your home cool during the scorching summer days is easier.
By focusing on the efficiency of your garage door, you’re not just cutting down on your energy usage; you’re taking a step towards a more sustainable lifestyle. This proactive approach doesn’t only contribute to a healthier planet by reducing your carbon footprint but also aligns with a more cost-effective, energy-smart home strategy.
The U.S. Department of Energy recommends choosing a garage door with an R-value – the measure of insulation – between 13 and 17 for moderate climates. An R-value of at least 18 is even better for extremely hot summers and frigid winters. When you shop for a new door with Tracker Door Systems, our technicians will explain how R-value affects your home in both the summer and winter seasons.
Contact us to learn more about the R-value you need to help with your home’s energy efficiency.
Garage Door Insulation and Garage Door Seals
An insulated garage door that’s expertly installed creates a tight seal around the edges, acting as a formidable barrier against hot summer air or the chill of winter. It’s this garage door seal that helps keep conditioned air where it belongs: inside your home. Sealing materials include weather stripping and insulating within the garage door itself.
You may be tempted to add polystyrene foam insulation to your garage doors. This aftermarket insulation attaches to the inside of your garage door. However, this type of insulation can be unsafe and add strain to your opener, springs, and track, eventually causing failure or damage – or worse, hurting a member of your family if the door unexpectedly falls.
Instead, Tracker Door Systems can help you choose a pre-insulated garage door. In these doors, liquid foam polyurethane insulation is injected between steel skins or a slab of polystyrene foam is built-in, resulting in a durable door that resists dents and dings and keeps your air conditioning inside your home. This type of insulation can keep your garage cooler by 10 to 20 degrees. For example, if it’s 90 degrees outside, your enclosed garage could be as cool as 70!
Send us a message online to request an estimate for new garage doors or to schedule garage door service in the Kansas City metro area. Read more about the brands we carry.
Enjoy a Return On Your Investment With Our Garage Door Services
Although upgrading your garage doors comes with an initial investment, the payoff in energy savings and benefits outweighs this cost. Think of it as planting a seed that grows into a tree offering shade for years to come. Advanced garage doors can slash your energy bills by helping to maintain optimal temperatures in your home and reducing strain on your HVAC system.
If you’d prefer to make a smaller investment instead, Tracker Door Systems can replace your garage door seals and weatherstripping to keep your home cooler this summer.
Regardless of the path you choose, embracing energy efficiency in every aspect of your home, starting with your garage door, sets a solid foundation for a cost-effective, eco-friendly lifestyle.
Schedule a consultation with Tracker Door Systems to learn how you can make your garage door more energy efficient this summer. Call us at (913) 585-3100 to get started.
For residents in the Leavenworth, Lansing, Eudora, and De Soto areas, our team is ready to assist you with all your garage door needs.
