How New Windows Can Save You Money on Energy Costs

How New Windows Can Save You Money on Energy Costs

New windows are a significant investment, but they can lead to substantial savings on your energy bills. This is because old, inefficient windows are a major source of heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer, forcing your HVAC system to work overtime to maintain a comfortable temperature. By upgrading to modern, energy-efficient windows, you can drastically reduce this energy waste and save money in the long run.

How Windows Lose and Gain Heat

Heat transfer through windows occurs in several ways. Conduction is the transfer of heat through the window pane itself. Convection is the transfer of heat through air currents between the panes or around the window frame. Radiation is the transfer of heat through infrared waves from the sun.

Old windows, especially single-pane windows, are poor insulators and allow a significant amount of heat to escape or enter your home through these processes. If you have really old aluminum windows those will expand and contract in the sun and are extremely inefficient.

Key Features of our Conservation Construction Energy-Efficient Windows

Our modern energy-efficient windows are designed to combat these heat transfer mechanisms with several key features:

• Double or Triple Panes: Multiple panes of glass with a sealed space in between create an insulating barrier. We provide both of these types of windows at Conservation Construction. 
• Low-E Glass: A microscopically thin, transparent metallic coating on the glass reflects infrared light, preventing heat from radiating into or out of your home. This is especially effective at blocking solar heat in the summer while letting in visible light. At Conservation Construction we use 4 layers of low-e coating which gives you maximum energy efficiency. 
• Argon Gas Fill: The space between the panes in our windows are filled with a dense, non-toxic gas like argon gas. This gas better insulates than air, further reducing heat conduction and convection.
• Insulated Frames: Our modern frames, made from materials like vinyl or fiberglass have internal air chambers and thermal breaks that prevent heat from traveling through the frame itself. How neat is that?

The Financial Benefits

The exact amount you can save on your energy bills depends on several factors, including your climate, the age and condition of your old windows, and the type of new windows you install. However, the Department of Energy estimates that replacing single-pane windows with energy efficient windows windows can save the average homeowner between $101 and $583 a year. These savings can help offset the initial cost of the windows over time, making them a smart long-term investment for your home and your wallet.

Final Thoughts

As you can see from above new windows are a great investment because they can reduce your energy costs by preventing solar heat gain and unwanted air infiltration. New windows on average can save you up to 40% off your total energy costs. If you'd like a free quote for new window replacement please reach out to us today for your free quote.