Look at the facts: according to one study, as much as 22% of a home’s heat is lost through the windows. This is likely to be even worse if the windows are old, drafty, and worn out. Along with the stuff in your ceilings and walls, sturdy, energy efficient window frames are the most important part of your home’s insulation.
Window Upgrades
According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program, window upgrades in New England can get homeowners savings of up to $465 per year in energy bills. That may not sound like much, but with the rising cost of heating oil and electricity, the savings are only rising – and they add up over time.
Tax Credits
There are also Federal tax credits available for people who install new windows that meet certain criteria of energy efficiency.
But what if you aren’t sure if you’ll be living in your house long enough to see those long-term savings pay off? If you’re looking to sell, new windows can also pay off.
Return On Investment
According to ISoldMyHouse.com, new replacement windows offer an 85% return on investment for your home’s value. Compare that to 79% and 73% for a new basement or deck.
Considering this with the fact that new windows could add significant curb appeal to your home, especially in the case of elegant new bay or bow windows, and you get a house that’s easier to sell, for more money than before.
And this is all to say nothing of the new light and stylish appeal that can immeasurably increase your family’s quality of life the second the new windows are installed.
Do Replacement Windows Pay For Themselves?
So do replacement windows pay for themselves? In the long term they save you money on energy bills, and in the short term they boost your home’s value and salability (if you’re looking to sell). Taking this for an honest cost/benefit analysis, we’d have to say “yes.”
If you’re in Connecticut and are thinking about getting your home’s windows replaced, contact Aladdin Inc. in Hamden. They’ve got over a half century of experience, and more happy customers than they can count.
