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An insulation blower is a specialty machine that forces cellulose, rock wool or fiberglass insulation into attics or wall cavities as part of the blown-in insulation process. The machines are made of a hopper (for dumping in the bags of loose insulation), engine, blower and hose. Professional-Grade insulation blowers have an enormous capacity, and can push up to 135 bags per hour (cellulose and fiberglass). For lower capacity machines, Intec is one manufacturer that makes cost-effective insulation blowers with lower capacity and volume specs, of course. The Intec Force II has a 50 pound or 8 1/2 cubic feet capacity. The Force II can push more than 2,000 pounds of cellulose insulation or 428 pounds of fiberglass insulation per hour. Higher capacity insulation blowers traditionally have gas powered motors, while lower capacity machines often run off household circuits.

Attic insulation is imperative in energy saving, and highly recommended by Energy Star. Heating in the winter and cooling during the summer becomes easier for heating and cooling systems. Many homeowners have noticed on average a 30% to 40% reduction in the energy that homes use after installing blown attic insulation. When installed properly, blown insulation also usually provides better coverage than batt insulation.

Where to Insulate

The U.S. Department of Energy advises that homes should be insulated when:

The home is older and the homeowner hasn't added insulation. Only 20% of homes built before 1980 are well insulated.
The home's residents are uncomfortably cold in the winter or hot in the summer—adding insulation creates a more uniform temperature and increases comfort.
During the building of a new home, addition or installation of new siding or roofing.
Energy bills are high.
Noise from outside is bothersome—insulation muffles sound.

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