Is your home energy efficient? If you don’t have new windows, it’s almost certainly not as efficient as it could be. Making the switch to energy-efficient windows is a significant investment for homeowners, but it definitely pays off over time! If you’re still not ready to take the leap, check out these tremendous benefits that come along with new energy-efficient windows.
A Quieter Home
Energy-efficient windows provide better insulation. Insulation helps minimize outside sound that can be heard inside your home. Sound pollution is a very real problem and constantly hearing your neighbors or loud cars on the street makes it feel impossible to relax in your own home. Making the switch to energy-efficient windows will help block that noise out so you can actually unwind at the end of a long day!
Lower Heating and Cooling Costs
That improved insulation doesn’t just keep out sound, it also keeps out harsh temperatures outside. During the winter, your new windows will block out cold drafts and lock your heat inside. The exact opposite happens in the summer just like you’d want it to! With better insulation, your HVAC system will be running less to maintain your desired temperature. This directly helps lower your monthly heating and cooling costs throughout the year, which in turn lowers your carbon footprint!
A More Comfortable Home
When your home maintains a consistent temperature, it’s more comfortable. Old windows leave you exposed to cold drafts in the winter and hot drafts in the summer. Now, your home will always be comfortable and free of annoying drafts!
Protection Against UV Rays
Did you know that the sun could be harming your furniture, floors, and walls? Harmful UV rays can shine through old windows and damaged items inside your home. It’s similar to how the same rays damage your sun if you don’t have sunscreen on. Energy-efficient windows are equipped with built-in UV protection, so you won’t have to worry about harmful effects from the sun anymore!
Curb Appeal
Upgrading your windows serves so many functional purposes, but it also has a big impact on how your home looks. Your home will have an improved curb appeal after the new windows are installed. Rather you’re looking to attract potential buyers in the future or just impress your neighbors, new energy-efficient windows will get the job done.
Contact Atlantic Window Warehouse today to schedule your energy-efficient window installation before winter! If you have questions or would like to get a more detailed price estimate, our team of contractors can assess your current home and provide more personalized information. All of our energy-efficient windows come with an Energy Star approval rating.