One of the biggest factors in reducing your home heating or cooling energy bills is your windows. Poorly insulated windows drain your home of your heated air in the winter, and the costly cooled air in the summer. Although it can be a big investment to replace your old windows, it may actually save you money if you choose energy-efficient windows for your home.
Choosing Energy-Efficient Windows
If you own older windows with poor insulation or made of lower-quality materials, you may be spending hundreds of extra dollars each year in energy costs. Single-paned windows were commonly installed in older homes, with very little to keep outside air at bay. New technology has been used to create energy efficient windows, which can make a noticeable difference in your energy costs. Some of the factors that impact new window energy efficiency include:
Energy efficient windows come in all the same styles and options as other windows, adding beauty as well as value to your home. The biggest difference can be noticed during the coldest or hottest months of the year, when you will see the most substantial impact on your energy bills.
To start saving money on energy costs while adding value to your home, talk to your local home improvement contractor about installing new energy efficient windows. It’s worth the investment to improve the indoor climate of your home, while saving money off your energy bills for many years to come.
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Atwood Home Builders
227 W 8th Ave
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 638-1262
Installing new windows in your home is an excellent way to save on heating and cooling costs. According to EPA estimates, a homeowner can save up to $500 per year by replacing old single pane windows with new energy efficient double pane Energy Star windows. In addition to saving energy, a home window replacement using new Energy Star windows can increase the value of your home, keep you and your family more comfortable, and protect your valuables all while reducing your carbon footprint.
If your home was built with single pane windows or even standard double pane windows, you can dramatically improve the energy efficiency of your home by upgrading to Energy Star double pane windows. Depending on where you live and your old windows, your energy savings can range from 7 to 15 percent. To qualify for the Energy Star rating, the windows must meet certain minimum requirements for
Energy Star qualified windows also have special coatings that reflect infrared light and the harmful UV rays of the sun. These coatings help keep heat outside your home in the summer and inside your home in the winter. In addition, it reduces sun damage to curtains, upholstery, floor coverings, photographs and other valuable personal property.
Energy Star windows have at least two panes of glass with a layer of air or inert gas between the panes. Combined with other features, these windows have excellent insulating properties that keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. They also reduce drafts and those cool or warm areas near the window and new windows are designed to make cleaning the windows a breeze.
Upgrading to modern energy efficient windows can be a significant investment, but the upgrade will be reflected in the value of your home. Meanwhile, you will enjoy greater comfort and reduced energy bills with your new Energy Star windows. Talk to an experienced window installation contractor about upgrading the windows in your home.
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