Why Is My Electric Bill So High in Summer?

Tennessee summers are brutal on HVAC systems. If your AC runs nonstop and your bill keeps climbing, the issue is rarely the unit — it's the building envelope around it.

Where the Money Goes

In an average Chattanooga home, 40% of cooling loss happens at the attic, 20% through the crawl space, and another 25% through air leaks at windows, doors, and penetrations.

How to Cut It

A combination of attic insulation, crawl space encapsulation, and air sealing typically cuts summer bills 20–40%.

  • Upgrade attic to R-49+
  • Encapsulate the crawl space
  • Air seal the building envelope
  • Insulate ductwork in unconditioned spaces

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