If you want to lower your heating bills, start by looking at your windows. Older windows are often responsible for a large share of a home’s winter heat loss, and replacing them with energy-efficient vinyl windows keeps more of the heat you pay for inside the house. Here is how that works and what to look for.
How Old Windows Drive Up Winter Heating Costs
When temperatures drop in Connecticut, weak windows show themselves quickly. Drafts, thin glass and poor sealing let warm air escape and cold air creep in. Rooms near the windows feel chilly, and the thermostat keeps calling for heat.
Your heating system has to run longer and more often to make up the difference. That extra run time is what you see on your oil, gas or electric bill each month.
How Energy-Efficient Windows Lower Your Heating Bills
Energy-efficient vinyl replacement windows are built to solve that problem. They act as a barrier between your warm indoor space and the cold outdoor air, and they do it in three ways.
Insulated glass
Double or triple-pane glass puts one or two sealed spaces between you and the outdoors. Filling those spaces with argon gas slows heat transfer even further.
Low-E coatings
A low-emissivity (low-E) coating on the glass reflects heat back into the room instead of letting it pass through. You keep the daylight and lose less warmth.
Insulated frames and tight seals
Vinyl frames insulate well, and modern seals close the gaps where drafts used to enter. With good winter home insulation at every window, your home stays warm longer and the heating system does not have to run constantly to maintain comfort.
Benefits Beyond the Heating Bill
Lower heating costs are the main reason to upgrade, but not the only one. New windows mean fewer drafts and more even temperatures from room to room. They also cut down on some of the noise from outside.
Vinyl windows require minimal maintenance and come in styles that suit both modern and traditional homes, so the upgrade improves the look and value of your house as well as its comfort. For entrances that leak heat, adding storm doors or replacing a worn entry door helps in the same way.
Installation Makes the Difference
An efficient window only performs as well as its installation. If the unit is not set, insulated and sealed correctly, air will leak around the frame and much of the benefit is lost. Professional installation makes sure you get the full performance the window was designed for.
Stop Paying to Heat the Outdoors
Do not let old windows cost you more every winter. Aladdin Inc. can help you choose energy-efficient vinyl replacement windows for your Connecticut home and install them properly. Contact Aladdin Inc. or call (203) 776-9996 to find out how new windows can improve your winter comfort and lower your heating bills.