It’s no secret that for homeowners utility bills are higher than ever. Hot summers have become the norm in the United States, and the costs of heating oil and electricity are also at all-time highs. Many Connecticut homeowners are experiencing bill shock when they receive their monthly utility bills.
One of the ways to help mitigate high utility bills is through better home insulation, whether on doors and windows, attics, hot water tanks, and other areas where heat and cooling loss is rampant. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the ways homeowners can lower utility bills, particularly by preventing heat and cooling loss through doors and windows.
Window replacement. If your home seems to be losing to temperature extremes, it may be time to examine your windows. If you’re feeling drafts, or cold in the winter and excessive heat in the summer, your windows could be to blame. Replacing your windows can make your home more comfortable and reduce your energy bills. Vinyl replacement windows have an advantage over other types of windows (namely, aluminum). Vinyl windows are more energy-efficient than aluminum and don’t require the kind of thermal breaks to make them more energy-efficient than aluminum. Additionally, vinyl windows are less prone to condensation than aluminum windows. Heat transfer that occurs with aluminum windows creates condensation, especially in colder regions. If condensation seeps between the windows and walls, it can cause mold, mildew, and rot as well as heat loss. With proper glazing, vinyl windows will keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer and pay for themselves in a short amount of time with energy savings.
More energy-efficient doors. Entry doors are one of the main sources of heat loss in homes during winter months. Doors have a large surface area, and many older doors generally lack insulation. Newer entry doors feature energy-efficient designs and materials that help keep more heat inside where it belongs. If your heating bills are too high, consider replacing doors with energy-efficient designs and materials that can save you money and enhance your home’s curb appeal.
Storm doors. Storm doors are critical for homes in places with cold winters such as Connecticut. They add thermal efficiency throughout the cold months, helping to save money on home heating costs. In the summer, storm doors allow you to let light into the home without losing the precious cool air coming from your air conditioning system.
Door canopies to beat the summer heat. If the summer is spiking your utility bills, you may be losing too much cool air to the blazing summer sun through your windows. Window awnings and door canopies are a great way to protect your home from the sun’s blazing heat by shading the areas where cool air is most likely to be lost. Awnings and door canopies also look great and improve the look and value of your home.
About Aladdin, Inc.
Since 1949, Aladdin, Inc. has been Connecticut’s leader in vinyl replacement windows, retractable patio covers, exterior railing, canopies and awnings, entry and patio doors, storm doors and windows, vinyl siding, gutters, gutter guards, and commercial awnings. We provide services for the entire state of Connecticut and take great pride in our work and in the knowledge that we’ve helped transform countless houses into the homes of their owners’ dreams. Call us at 203-776-9996 or visit our website.