When you think about energy-efficient windows today, most time they’re associated with cold weather and keeping your house warm. That’s probably because with older windows, you can feel the drafts come through or the freezing temperatures on the glass! But in reality, there’s just as much energy loss coming from your windows during the summer months as there is during the winter!
In reality, the importance of having energy-efficient windows extends to every season, not just those times when you can feel it. Whether it’s blistering cold or intense summer heat, having the proper windows in your home can take a lot of strain off your HVAC system, which means saving money on those ever rising utility bills all year long.
Summer Savings: Keeping the Heat Out
In Wisconsin, we get a lot of credit for surviving the winters. But our summer months can do a real number on our energy bills as well. Having energy-efficient windows can be your first line of defense.
Old and outdated windows are lacking some of the new features that modern energy-efficient windows provide. Such as Low-E coatings, double or triple pane glass, and the gases that can be added within them.
When you have energy-efficient windows in your home, you can feel confident that you’re protected from the sun heating your home through the glass or letting your AC leak out into the outdoors. These windows can have a powerful insulation that keeps your cooled air inside while keeping the hot air out.
Year-Round Comfort
The beautiful thing about having energy-efficient windows is that instead of battling with constantly increasing your air conditioning in the summer or staying away from that one window during the winter, your home temperature will remain more consistent. And sure, it’s great to have saved some cash with the reduction in your heating and cooling costs, but this will also create a more stable environment. No more plastic on the windows, or propping up that sash with a handy piece of wood. Your home, your way, less money on utilities.
All American Window & Door is Your Trusted Team for Energy Efficient Windows
All in all, getting new energy-efficient windows might be something you notice during a specific time of year. But it’s not worth kicking this problem down the road until you notice it again, because the odds are it’s having an effect on your home (and bills) during those times when you aren’t noticing it.
So, what’s the bottom line here? Energy-efficient windows are an investment in your home that has the ability to pay you back! With lower utility bills, less work on your HVAC (which can be a whole other set of problems), and delivering the most consistent indoor temperatures. At All American Window & Door, we know how easy it can be to put off getting new windows until the next time it’s brought to your attention, but the gap in between that is costing you money, whether you notice it or not! Replacing your old windows isn’t just a fix for those hot summer days or bitter cold winters, it’s an investment in your home’s long-term performance. Don’t wait for the next extreme season; get in touch with the team at All American Window & Door for a free quote today. We’ve been helping homeowners save money and stress for the past 40 years, and we look forward to doing the same for you!
Client Testimonials
Don’t just take it from us though! Hear what our clients have to say below!
GM Benjamin with Pedro and his work crew were exceptional, they were respectful of my house and they did beautiful work. GM Benjamin was open and honest about the work and gave us a great competitive price about replacing our 75 year old windows that the outside wood was falling apart in our fingers. Pedro and his work crew were so genuine, calm, and happy- I loved hearing them singing softly while they worked and all 3 men smiled often at us even through the stormy icky weather. What an awesome experience! One window had an hardware defect and they immediately sent out someone to fix with a temporary fix while the hardware was ordered – both men were friendly and kind, American windows fixed the defect happily. We look forward to working with them to complete the next set of windows in our house.
Wes was great with all the questions we had, including opening up the showroom after hours by appointment. Install was done well, they cleaned up and were courteous and nice. They even humored my kid to “help” a little. No issues so far, and we’d use All-American again for the rest of our windows.
