The Importance of Installing Energy-Efficient Windows

Every winter, as the temperatures begin to drop, homeowners everywhere begin to scope out hardware and home builder supply stores for the latest in replacement windows. Everyone wants to keep those expensive heating bills down and keep out the cold winter air.  During those hot summer months, homeowners do not tend to think about old leaky windows that are ineffective in keeping the cold air in, and the warm air out.

When temperatures start to rise, it's time to crank up the air conditioner. Unfortunately, those leaky windows allow some of the cool air to escape.  This can be hard on the wallet. Replacing the leaky windows can save you money, helping to keep heating and cooling costs down. In addition, such a replacement will increase the value of your home, and make your home a much more pleasant environment during the winter and summer months where the temperatures are at their most extreme.

Why We Ignore Leaky Windows

Cold air naturally flows into a vacuum that is created by warm air that is rising. We feel the air movement or "drafts" from leaky windows in the winter months, and yet we feel no "warm drafts" through the same leaky, inefficient windows in the hot months. This is one of the reasons why homeowners do not think about replacing leaky windows during the summer season.

We must keep in mind that all of the cold air that is seeping into your house in the winter is seeping out of your house during the summer, which can be very costly to the homeowner. Such qualities force the homeowner to run the air conditioner at maximum for longer periods of time in order to try and keep the rooms and living spaces at a comfortable temperature for the whole family.

Replace Your Inefficient Windows

Leaving the doors and windows open is a sure sign of good weather and summer, but with the rising temperatures during the hottest months of summer, those sweltering temperatures will have you wanting to use that air conditioner.  With those inefficient and leaky windows letting out all that cool air, your pocketbook and budget will suffer.

The majority of older homes did not come with the most energy-efficient windows.  In fact, the majority of non-custom built homes are assembled with the cheapest windows available on the market.  Replacement windows that are energy-efficient can save you a significant amount of money on your home air-conditioning and heating costs.

Benefits

Replacing your windows can save you money year round. Higher-quality replacement windows add value to your home, and are a great way to make your house a more comfortable and livable place year around.

Ask the Experts

It is a good idea to contact a professional replacement window expert to help you understand your options. The expert will listen carefully to your needs, answer all of your questions, and they can provide you with an estimate based on your specific needs. A replacement window professional can help you get the best quality energy saving replacement windows and walk you through the installation process. From measuring the windows to be replaced, to the final installation, skilled replacement window installers will ensure that you are 100% satisfied with your new windows, and you will enjoy your new windows for years to come.

Contact the window experts at Dr. Energy Saver™ St. Louis today for an estimate for replacement windows in St. Louis and all surrounding areas.