Pay Back: How Much Will I Save?

The question “What is the payback of a Radiant Barrier” is the hardest one to pinpoint. There are many factors involved to have a flat percentage. Radiant Heat Barrier, in the peak of the summer, will lower the attic temperature around 30 degrees. This will have a significant impact on your AC equipment that is in the attic. It will also hold heat in up to 12 degrees on colder days. Typically, a Radiant Heat Barrier will cut the run time of an air conditioner in half. Normally the air conditioning cost is around 50% of your electric bill giving a reduction of 25% of your total bill. The best way to know how much of your bill is cooling is by comparing the months that your air does not run to your peak summer months. If your bill more than doubles, then you are a good candidate for a Radiant Heat Barrier. Another way to tell if a Radiant Heat Barrier is right for you is to see how hot your attic gets in the summer. If it gets over 130 degrees at the peak of the summer, then a Radiant Heat Barrier System will benefit you. If your house feels unbalanced having some rooms hotter than other, a Radiant Heat Barrier System will help balance your AC equipment by putting your ducts and AC equipment in a cool atmosphere.

If you have an 1800 sq. ft. home and your electric bill is $180-$250 per month your pay back, relatively speaking, is about 3-4 years. This is not taking into consideration any tax credits or special offers through your utility company.