ENERGY STAR qualified windows and doors can offer homeowners savings on their energy bills, which makes them a great investment. If you are considering a replacement soon, look for the following label on home renovation products.
Replacing your old windows with new ENERGY STAR can lower your energy bills by up to 15 percent. Lower energy costs will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants; it will shrink your house’s carbon footprint. You will be doing your part for the environment as well as saving money.
ENERGY STAR Windows and Doors Mean Year-round Comfort
If you find yourself avoiding sitting near the window during the winter, it’s time to look at upgrading to new ENERGY STAR windows. The interior surface can pull heat from the room, leaving you feeling chilly even if you are wearing a heavy sweater and have turned up the thermostat. Updating your windows will mean the interior glass will stay warmer and you won’t have to be careful to choose a seat further away from the window.
When the mercury rises during the summer months, do you find it challenging to keep your home cool and comfortable? If you have standard double-pane windows, about 75 percent of the sun’s heat is being allowed into your home. Installing ENERGY STAR qualified windows in your home means that you can stay cool throughout the summer, no matter how hot it gets. Choosing them means you can still let plenty of natural light into your home without having to deal with increased “heat gain” as a result.
Protect Your Furniture and Flooring with Updated Windows
As an added bonus, updating your windows will also mean that you will be able to protect your valued possessions. Carpeting, wood floors, fabric window treatments, and furniture can fade if they are exposed to direct sunlight.
The value of some items, such as precious family photographs, cannot be measured in mere monetary terms. You want to display them and keep them safe from the effects of harmful ultraviolet light. ENERGY STAR qualified windows have coatings that will protect your belongings from the fading effects of ultraviolet light and reduce fading.
