Save Energy with Replacement Windows

All of us would jump at the chance to save up to $460 a year on our energy bill. Replacement windows may be the easiest way to lower your energy bill and keep that cash in your wallet!
Windows and doors are the largest source of energy loss in your home. As much as 46 percent of heat is lost through your windows and doors and up to 50 percent of unwanted heat gain happens through your windows. According to ENERGY STAR, new double pane glass windows can save you $126 to $465 a year and new single pane windows can save $27 to $111 a year.
At each season change you should carefully evaluate you windows . If you notice unusual frost or moisture build up on your window panes, it may be time to consider window replacement. It may also be time to buy new windows if you can feel air leaks around the windows or if you see your carpet fading where the sun shines into your home.
Everything in your home with wear out even your windows . Depending on the quality of your windows, they can last between 15 and 20 years. This lifespan is drastically reduced for older windows. If your windows have come to the end of their lifespan, or are past the end of their lifespan, replacement windows are a must.
Replacement windows will save you a great deal of money on your energy bill because they can keep the heat out in the summer and keep the cold out in the winter. Higher performance ENERGY STAR qualified windows are a necessity for any homeowner - no matter the climate in which he or she lives. For a window to be ENERGY STAR qualified, the manufacturer must ensure that the window you purchase is suitable for your weather conditions. For example, a company which sells windows in Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana must make windows that have a U-Factor and solar heat gain coefficient that are optimal for these states. Always talk with your window manufacture before purchasing new windows to verify they are indeed made for your particular climate needs.
Replacement windows may seem like a large up front expense, but they will pay for themselves before your know it . Old windows allow outdoor air seep into your home and ultimatley raise your energy bill. The amount of money you will save on your utility bill will surprise you! In fact, replacement windows are considered one of the best exterior home improvements in the Midwest based solely on the homeowner's projected return on the investment.
Your new windows will make your home more energy efficient by keeping hot or cold air outside your home and they will offer additional curb appeal to your house . Replacement windows can regulate your interior climate without making your heating and cooling units work overtime . Giving these units a break during times of extreme temperature change will keep your utility bill under control and gives you a chance to spend that hard earned money on a vacation to get out of the heat!

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Karen Lauer, Marketing Director of Air-Tite Home Products is the author of this article about windows and doors, replacement windows and energy efficient windows. Air-Tite Home Products specializes in replacement windows, siding, roofing, and custom doors.

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