Window Installation: Save Money And Energy

Most people see a window installation as a drain on their checking account. They look at the overall cost of the product and service and choose the most affordable option. Before making the same mistake, talk to a professional about energy saving products. Depending on where you live and the average temperature you like to keep your home, the savings will vary.

Replacing Single Pane Windows:
If you have an older home you probably have single pane windows. More light streams through and in the summertime, you can be sure that heat is making its way through as well. As the heat enters your home, your air conditioning needs to work harder to keep the space cool. The same is true in the winter. It can be more difficult to keep your home warm and your heating system will need to work extra hard to keep everyone inside comfortable.

Choose double or even triple pane for your window installation. The products are going to cost more than if you were just replacing the single pane windows with another single pane option, but you would see no energy savings. The average homeowner can save anywhere from $100 to $465 a year on their energy costs. (This statistics assumes that a homeowner would do a complete replacement throughout the home for the window installation).

Replacing Double Pane Windows:
If you already have double pane windows in your home, your home is already a little more efficient than the single pane materials. There are alternatives that offer even more energy savings. Generally, the average homeowner can save anywhere from $27 to around $100 a year. This assumes that all of the windows in the home are going to be replaced. Each home's savings will be different.

If you are looking for a more specific idea of what your money and energy savings will be, contact a window installation professional for more information. You can learn more about the benefits of replacing everything instead of just going through one room of the house at a time. You can also ask about any type of incentives or rebates that are currently offered for making your home more energy efficient.

Don't just look at window installation as an unexpected and unwanted cost. Try to turn things around and look at the positives. You have the chance to make a difference in your home and the bills that you pay monthly. Contact a local professional. He or she will be able to tell you the average home savings for the size of home you own and the area in which you live.