Have you ever thought about how much money you can save just by replacing your windows? Sure, there are plenty of different things you can implement to cut down your energy bills, such as turning off the lights when you’re not in the room or unplugging small appliances when they’re not in use.
However, updating and replacing the installations, such as windows, in your home is one of the best ways to create a home that truly fosters energy efficiency and helps reduce your energy bills!
Plus, you can earn up to $200 in tax credits by installing ENERGY STAR certified windows, or products, in your home.
Savings Estimate: ENERGY STAR single pane window upgrades have saved Florida homeowners approximately $186 and double pane, clear glass window upgrades about $111 per year—now that’s a saving anyone can afford.
If ENERGY STAR product upgrades and tax credits aren’t enough savings for you, then stay tuned because there is plenty more energy savings options to come.
Window Treatments to Save Money
There is a myriad of window treatments that offer additional energy savings for homeowners. For example, tinting your windows. Tints absorb solar radiation that enters through the glass which, in turn, reduces heat and light transfer into the room and your energy bill.
However, if you wanted to save even more, you should consider windows with a Low-E glass coating instead of the tinted option. With Low-E coated glass, heat is reflected back to the source and the short wave light can pass through the coating which allows for interior illumination without the costly heat intrusion.
Another window option for energy efficiency and savings is by investing in an extra pane of glass which comes standard in insulated glass systems. The inner layer is filled with argon gas that reflects external heat to help regulate your home’s temperature.
Save Money by Replacing Your Windows
There are plenty of little things you can do around your home to reduce your energy bills; however, by replacing your windows with ENERGY STAR installations, you can create a home that fosters and maximizes energy efficiency!
Eastern Architectural System’s laminated insulated glass windows are the maximum potential for energy efficiency and may qualify for an ENERGY STAR rating which means you can qualify for tax credits.
If you update your old windows for energy efficient ones, don’t forget to file form 5695, or search for the most appropriate form, with your 2016 taxes.
