7 Benefits Of Energy Efficient Windows | Fort Worth, TX
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If you live in an older home and the windows have never been replaced, it is time to consider a replacement. The same is true if it has been over 20 years since you replaced the windows. Older windows aren’t energy efficient and can cause problems in your Fort Worth, TX home.
If you aren’t sure if it is worth the time and money to replace your existing windows with energy efficient windows, you should consider the way your home and family will benefit after the windows are installed.
#1 Better Insulation
Energy efficient windows provide more insulation than your older windows do. The windows create a barrier against the cold Fort Worth, TX winters, keeping your heating costs down. In addition, the windows block the outdoor heat, reducing your cooling costs.
Do your family members avoid sitting near the windows on a very hot or cold day to avoid hot and cold spots? If so, installing these windows will solve the problem. The insulation will eliminate hot and cold drafts around the windows, keeping your home at a comfortable temperature all year long.
#2 Multiple Panes of Glass
Most older windows were designed with a single pane of glass. Unfortunately, a single pane of glass can get very cold or hot, affecting your home’s temperature and comfort level.
Energy efficient windows are designed with two or three panes of glass, with insulating glass between each pane, preventing the temperature outside from affecting the temperature of the interior pane. This will keep your heating and cooling costs down while keeping your home more comfortable.
When the windows are installed, you will feel a difference in temperature around the windows right away.
#3 Noise Reduction
Your old windows can be an issue if you live on a busy street or in a neighborhood where the houses are located close to one another. Older windows have poor insulation, and you can hear everything going on outside, which can be distracting when you are in the house. In addition, your neighbors can hear everything going on in your home, and you won’t have the privacy you need.
Energy efficient windows are designed with excellent insulation, which helps soundproof your home, so you can’t hear what’s going on outside, and your neighbors can’t listen to what is going on inside.
#4 UV Protection
Everyone knows that the sun’s harmful UV rays can cause skin cancer, but many don’t know that the UV rays can also affect their home furnishings. Older windows don’t have UV protection; therefore, when the sun shines into your home, it can cause the drapes, floors, carpets, furniture, and any other home furnishings to fade. If this happens, replacing the faded items can be costly.
Energy efficient windows are designed with a UV filter. The sun will shine into your home, but the UV rays will be blocked, protecting your home furnishings.
If you don’t want to worry about replacing your floors and other home furnishings, installing these windows is the best solution to the problem.
#5 Prevent Condensation
When warm air meets a cold surface, moisture can form. If your home is humid during the winter, condensation will form on the inner pane, obstructing your views outside. In addition, the moisture can cause water damage and mold growth around the windows, which can be expensive to repair.
Energy efficient windows have excellent insulation and multiple panes of glass, which will prevent condensation from forming on the windows, mold growth, and water damage.
#6 Less Maintenance
Energy efficient windows require less maintenance than old wooden frames. Wood frames are painted, and the paint can start to chip over time. When this happens, the window frame will need to be sanded and repainted to keep them looking nice.
These windows are designed with fiberglass, PVC, or vinyl frames, which require very little maintenance. The frames aren’t painted; therefore, sanding and painting are unnecessary. If the window frames get dirty, wiping the interior frame with soap and water and washing the exterior frame with a garden hose is all the maintenance needed.
#7 Increase the Value of Your Home
According to CNBC, when it comes to home improvement projects that increase the value of your home, installing energy efficient windows is in the top ten.
For example, if you spend $15,000 on the windows, your home’s value will increase by up to $11,000, which is a 74 percent return on your investment.
If you decide to sell your home, installing these windows will attract more interested buyers if you include the new windows in the listing. Today, many homebuyers are looking for energy efficient homes, and the new windows will be a great selling point.
Why Choose Energy Window Solutions?
If you plan to have energy efficient windows installed in your Fort Worth, TX home, call Energy Window Solutions. We are a full-service windows company and also install siding, doors, and gutters.
Our management team has over 30 years of experience in the window industry and has experience in everything from glass cutting to window installation. When you work with us, you will be in very capable hands.
Over the years, we have earned an excellent reputation in the community and the window industry. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and a 5-star rating on Google. In 2017, we were the Best Of the Best National Award Winner. In 2019, we won the Best Of Denton County award, and in 2021, Energy Star named up Most Energy Efficient.
When you work with us, you don’t need to worry about the high-pressure sales tactics used by other window companies. After your free estimate, we will begin the work as quickly as you want, and if you aren’t quite ready, we won’t pressure you to start the project and work on your timeline.
We offer genuine factory direct prices, ensuring you won’t pay more for windows than you should. If you don’t have the money to replace the windows now, we offer special financing with up to 15 months, interest-free.
To schedule an appointment for a free estimate on energy efficient windows that can save up to 42 percent on your energy bills, give us at Energy Window Solutions a call today.