Homeowners know there are many ways to update the look of a home but, there are also many ways to increase home efficiency and save money by making educated choices while doing so.

Many homeowners are throwing money out the window, literally, let’s examine how your windows may be draining your bank account.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 48% household energy is spent on heating and cooling a home. This means that for many, the largest monthly bill is half spent on climate control, this is a big deal, energy is not cheap and wasting it is extremely expensive. Not having your home properly insulated leads to cold air escaping in the summer and hot air escaping in the winter, this is money leaking out of your house. Old, leaky windows are a prime source of residential heating and cooling loss.

Replacement windows alone can make a dramatic difference, with energy savings of up to 40% in monthly fuel bills. Windows can provide a 100%+ return on investment when switching to energy-efficient windows.

The problem with windows in general is that glass has poor heat insulation properties. Old single pane windows are hardy better than no windows at all when it comes to heat loss. And even older dual pane windows develop leaky seals that lead to condensation and reduced thermal protection. Replacing that old glass with new Energy Star compliant windows reduces utility bills, provides better sealing to ward off pollen and other pollutants, insulates better against noise, and drastically reduces the load on your heating and cooling system.

Replacement windows come in many forms, they can be ordered with tempered and shatterproof glass for extra protection, tinted glass for privacy, additional insulation, and even color options for special effects. Ultraviolet protection provided by specially coated and reflective glass can keep your furniture and floors from fading. Window frames can also be culprits for energy loss, If the frames need to be replaced, you can select from high-quality vinyl that never cracks or peels, or sturdy, elegant aluminum.

Another cool (pardon the pun) idea is installing a properly built sun-room that can provide warmth in the winter and, through venting at night, cooling in the summer.

Sun RoomIf you are ready to find a replacement window manufacturer that can save you money and make your home look better you will probably do a lot of research to find the right product and the right company to get the job done. This can be a difficult undertaking if you are not sure where to begin. The type of company that you want is one that knows that there are only certain products that will be effective in certain areas of the country. For instance, the products that will be effective in Florida are not the same products that will be effective in Michigan, Minnesota, or Wisconsin. The best professional companies have maps of different zones so that consumers can get an idea of what sort of products and pricing they are looking in their region.

Look for a company that is well known, has a great track record with past clients, and is not afraid of any job big or small. Those that are well known often have affiliates or authorized dealer in all major cities so that people everywhere can enjoy the product and have them installed in their home.

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