Winter Window Tips: Battle High Energy Bills with Your House Windows

What happened to the warm and sunny summer days? Winter weather is here and if you’re feeling the chill, we have a few tips for your house windows to save energy.

Warm Your Interior with Sunlight

Looking for a free way to get a warmer home? Try taking advantage of sunlight! (Fun fact: the word apricity means the warmth of sunlight in the winter.)

Keep your curtains open during the winter, specifically in the daytime. This allows maximum sunlight to stream through and help heat your home. Window glazing can increase this effect, so you’ll get the best results if you have energy efficient windows installed.

Invest in Insulating Window Treatments

Light and airy curtains aren’t ideal for wintertime. During the cold season, consider thicker window treatments such as blackout curtains. The Department of Energy also suggests upgrading to insulated cellular shades or window quilts. Window quilts are a sheet of quilted materials that rolls up and down like a cellular shade, but they cost less.

Seal Air Leaks Around the Windows

Did you know that Inefficient windows account for 30% energy loss, which can escape from around the window frames? Unfortunately, old house windows are major culprits for energy loss. You can help the cause by applying new silicone caulking or weatherstripping.

Keep in mind that new weatherstripping is a temporary approach. For example, if your windows have a seal failure, the only option is to replace the window.

Upgrade to Energy Efficient Windows

Looking for the best winter window tips? Consider this: inefficient exterior products can cost you a fortune during the winter. This is especially true with natural gas and electric bills skyrocketing. You can lose hundreds of dollars each year on your energy bills if you are living with inefficient windows, siding, doors, and even roofing.

What’s the fix? Upgrade to energy efficient windows with triple pane glass, certified by Energy Star.

Did you find these winter window tips useful? We’re happy to help! If you want us to look over your house windows, doors, siding, and roofing, get in touch with us to set up an appointment to keep you warm this winter.