We get it, windows can be expensive. What you might not realize, however, is that there are a number of hidden costs associated with having old, inefficient windows in your home. Here at Simple Home Quotes, we have put together a list of the benefits to having new, efficient windows on your house.

1. Increase Savings

Do you ever look at your energy bill and wish you could cut costs while still being comfortable in your home? Switching out your old, single pane windows can help reduce those costs. Inefficient windows let in natural heat during warmer months and let in cold drafts of air in the winter. According the the US Department of Energy, heat gain and heat loss through windows are responsible for 25%-30% of heating and cooling energy use. With energy efficient windows, you’ll be able to reduce those gains and losses and put more cash back in your pocket.

 

2. Reduce Damage

UV rays can cause damage to the interior of your home by fading or dis-coloring items. Energy efficient windows have a special coating that reduces fading up to 75%, according to Residential Windows. By replacing or repairing old windows, you can prolong the life of textiles, doors, wood flooring, paint, and other valued or sentimental property.

 

3. Protect the Environment

There are many ways we can protect the world we live in. One of the biggest impacts we can make is by reducing our carbon footprint. Home energy use accounts for about 25% of your carbon footprint, so making your home more eco-friendly can greatly reduce the amount of fossil-fuels you are using. When cool air and heat escape through your windows, your air conditioner and furnace need to work harder and use more fossil-fuel sources. As stated above, replacing or repairing old windows will reduce the amount of heat gain/loss in your home.

 

4. Invest In Your Home

New, energy-efficient windows not only add comfort to your home, they also add value to your home in terms of higher return rates and aesthetics.