How Energy Efficient Windows Save Texas Homeowners Money
Soaring Energy Bills? Energy Efficient Windows Help Texas Homeowners Save
Single Pane, Aluminum windows from the 1970s and 1980s are too inefficient to keep. As energy prices soar following the onset of war with Iran, Texans are installing energy-efficient windows which reduce electric bills while increasing the comfort of their homes. Why does this work and how much can efficient new windows reduce energy costs? Let’s break down the new technologies that are cutting heating and cooling costs.
Energy Efficient Windows Replacement in Arlington Texas
A customer in Ellis County, Texas, told us she is now saving two hundred fifty dollars a month since upgrading to efficient, double-pane vinyl windows. The reason windows make a big difference is because single-pane glass windows provide almost no thermal barrier. On hot summer days when you run your AC, that air conditioning can make up more than half of your energy costs. By comparison television, cell phone chargers and computers use very little energy. Thus, if you can keep the cool air in, your air conditioner runs less often at a lower intensity.
How Energy Efficient Windows Save Texas Homeowners Money?
How are the newest generation of windows more efficient? It’s a combination of several things at once. The latest window technology includes Low-E coatings on the glass, designed to redirect the sun’s heating infrared rays. This is a major improvement over the clear glass found on old windows manufactured in the 1900s.
Low-e 366 is even more efficient, with three layers of coating on a double-paned glass unit blocking infrared rays. You can see a photo of low-e 366 below, which appears slightly darker. Do customers complain that it darkens their home? Almost never. The glass coatings are designed to block infrared rays while allowing the visible light spectrum to pass through and brighten your home. It makes a considerable difference to have three of these coatings shutting down infrared rays.
As you can see, another benefit of Low-E 366 is that you can hardly see through it, unless interior lights are on and its dark out. The latest generation of glass coating technology is found in most mid-tier vinyl windows, considered replacement grade. Between double pane glass and multiple glass coatings, the energy savings can reach into the hundreds of dollars per month.
In addition, consider that vinyl windows are much less conductive than old aluminum windows. The vinyl frames are also made with air chambers inside, which provide insulation benefits that cut energy costs. If you need to replace your windows and you’re seeing energy costs sky-rocket, then the real cost of your window replacement is thousands less than you may calculate. Many home owners find that they can finance their window installation and pay up to half of their payments with direct energy savings.
Upgrading your home windows is not just an aesthetic upgrade; it is a smart financial investment that pays immediate dividends on your monthly power bill. If your Arlington or North Texas home still relies on outdated single pane glass or worn aluminum frames, you are letting expensive cooled air escape while forcing your air conditioner to work overtime. At Arlington Window Pros, we make transitioning to modern, high efficiency glass simple, seamless, and surprisingly affordable. Our dedicated local installers handle every project with expert care, ensuring a precise fit and long lasting thermal protection. Furthermore, with flexible financing plans designed to fit your budget, your monthly energy savings can help directly offset the total cost of installation. Do not let soaring utility rates drain your wallet this season. Contact our friendly team today by clicking the free estimate button.