Benefits of Energy-Efficient Windows
Nowadays, it’s almost impossible to do some research on home windows without seeing or hearing the phrase ‘energy efficient’. Nearly every company and home improvement blog will tell you that it’s important to update your house with energy-efficient windows, but why is this? There are actually numerous benefits to enjoy by having energy-efficient windows installed on your home. Let’s dive into each one:
Lower Monthly Bills
If you live in an area that experiences summer and winter, you most likely depend on your HVAC system to heat and cool your home in the appropriate months. However, it’s no secret that hot air travels and can enter or escape your home through your windows if they’re not the most energy efficient. This causes your HVAC system to work overtime just to stabilize the interior temperature and keep it comfortable.
With replacements windows that boast energy-efficient features, it will be harder for heat to transfer between your home and the outdoors. This makes it that much easier for your HVAC unit to maintain one temperature, possibly making it run less and therefore lowering your energy bills.
More Comfortable Temperatures
It’s less than enjoyable trying to relax in your home when it’s either sweltering hot or frigidly cold. Sure, you can try to dress accordingly or layer on blankets, but this shouldn’t be the case. By having energy-efficient windows installed, you won’t have to worry about heavy drafts making your home a sauna or a winter wonderland. You and your family will actually feel comfortable inside your house, which will be a huge plus if you serve as the host for any gatherings throughout the year.
Protected Interior Décor
Certain components of your home’s interior design can be quite expensive. After investing your money into eye-catching components such as floors, couches, and rugs, you won’t want to watch them slowly get ruined over time by the sun. It may not even be a factor you’ve considered, but UV rays shining through your windows can certainly cause damage to your interior fixtures over time. To avoid this, seek out a key energy-efficient window feature: low-E coatings. These films have no effect on the visibility of your windows, but they work to reflect UV rays away from your home, protecting your furniture and floors from fading over time.
Environmentally Friendly
In today’s world, it’s always a plus to make strides towards bettering the planet, and you can do your best by having energy-efficient windows installed! These windows allow your heating and cooling system to use less energy, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions from both power plants and homes. So, you can feel good knowing that you’re choosing an environmentally friendly home upgrade.
Energy-Efficient Windows From RBA of Greater Wisconsin
If you’re searching for a company that installs energy-efficient windows for Wisconsin homeowners, you’ve come to the right place! RBA of Greater Wisconsin proudly installs replacement windows from our parent manufacturer Renewal by Andersen® that are chock-full of energy-efficient components. So, you can be sure that you’ll enjoy these previously mentioned benefits and more when you turn to us for an upgrade.
Contact RBA of Greater Wisconsin today to learn more about our replacement windows and how they’ll improve the energy efficiency of your Wisconsin home.
