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Insulation Evaluator · All 50 States

How good is
your insulation?

We can't tell you what insulation costs. We can tell you what bad insulation costs you every year — so when you get a quote, you'll know if it's worth it. Powered by Redo Energy.

1
Your Home

    Used only for weather data, utility rates, and roof shape. Nothing is stored.

    Select your utility to use its actual rate instead of the state average.

    sq ft
    Pre-1950
    1950s
    1960s
    1970s
    1980s
    1990s
    2000s
    2010s
    2020s
    Don't know

    Helps estimate insulation levels. If unknown, we'll use Census data for your ZIP code.

    No
    Yes
    2
    Your Roof & Attic

    We'll auto-detect flat roofs from satellite data when available.

    Yes — insulation is thin
    No — insulation covers joists
    Don't know / can't access

    Standard 2×10 joists are 9.25" tall. If insulation doesn't reach the top, your attic is under-insulated.

    Single pane
    Double pane
    Double low-E
    Triple pane
    Don't know

    If unknown, we'll estimate based on your home's age and climate zone.

    3
    Your Energy Bills — what you actually pay
    Gas
    Oil
    Propane
    Electric
    Heat Pump
    $

    Your fuel or electric bill during the coldest month.

    New (0-5)
    Mid (6-15)
    Old (16-25)
    25+
    ?
    Central AC
    Mini-split
    Window units
    None
    $

    Your electricity bill during the hottest month.

    Yes — noticeably drafty
    A little, near doors/windows
    No — pretty tight

    Drafts near doors, windows, outlets, or baseboards suggest air leakage may be a bigger factor than insulation.

    Yes — closet, utility room, or finished basement
    No — unfinished attic or garage
    Unfinished basement
    Don't know

    Duct losses are much higher when ducts run through unconditioned space like an attic.

    Advanced Options
    $

    A month with no heating or cooling (April or October). Helps separate cooling costs from baseline usage. If blank, we estimate from your home size and heating fuel type.

    Yes
    No / Don't know

    Your Home's Effective Insulation

    R-0
    Effective R
    Where Is Your Energy Going?
    Estimated annual heating & cooling cost by component
    Monthly Heating & Cooling Cost
    Based on your bills and local weather data

    Upgrade Scenarios

    What you could save by improving specific areas. Payback periods account for available incentives.

    What To Do Next

    Assumptions & Methodology

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