Here at All American Window and Door, we believe windows are an essential part of any building. They provide natural light, contribute to the aesthetic, and, if desired, ventilation. However, by sticking with traditional windows, you are missing out on the many benefits of energy-efficient windows, and may actually be harming your home (and pocket!). Energy-efficient windows are a necessity for your home, and in this blog, we will discuss the importance and benefits of using these windows.
What’s So Great About Energy Efficiency?
Energy-efficient windows are specially designed with materials that are low emissivity (or low-e). These are designed to minimize heat transfer and reduce the amount that escapes through the window. These energy-efficient windows are often double or triple-glazed to further prevent this heat transfer. As a result, energy-efficient windows will reduce your energy bills. When heat escapes from your home (through traditional windows), your home’s heating system has to work even harder to maintain a comfortable temperature. Furthermore, traditional windows can cause cold spots or drafts, causing uneven temperatures, reduced comfort, and potential damage to furniture and flooring.
Benefits of Energy-Efficient Windows:
- Reduced carbon footprint: By reducing the amount of energy needed to heat or cool your home, energy-efficient windows reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. This reduction is due to the fact that, when your heating or cooling system is off, less energy from carbon-based energy sources is needed.
- Increased home value: Energy-efficient windows can increase the value of your home and property. If the aesthetic appeal of your new and shiny windows is not enough, potential home buyers are increasingly interested in energy-efficient features. Additionally, the lower energy bills mentioned above are also an attractive selling point for potential buyers.
- Noise reduction: The technology that minimizes heat transfer in energy-efficient windows also reduces the amount of noise that can enter your home. Nobody likes to be kept awake at night by noise from local traffic, trains, or loud music. Choosing energy-efficient windows can reduce this incoming noise to help you keep your home more tranquil.
- Increased security: Due to the way that energy-efficient windows are made, they are more difficult to break. This, as a result, makes your home safer from potential break ins.
- New Windows, New Look: Replacing your old windows can also improve the look of your home. When you replace your windows, you can choose a style and material that adequately matches your aesthetic. From contemporary to traditional, there are many options to choose from!
Altogether, making the switch from old windows to new, energy-efficient ones has many benefits. With many practical benefits such as reduced carbon emissions and energy bills, to aesthetic benefits like noise reduction and stylized windows, replacing your windows to be energy-efficient should be a no-brainer! 
All American Window & Door Co: Reputable and Trusted
When replacing your windows, it’s important to use a reputable and trusted company. All American Window and Door has been around for nearly 40 years, and takes great pride in being able to provide you with the quality, value, and benefits of the industry’s leading energy-efficient products. We are a female owned and operated company with numerous awards and positive testimonials and reviews.
Additionally, many of our employees here at All American Window and Door even have many of these products on their own home. This is a testament to not only the quality of energy-efficient products we provide, but also the quality of our work. If you would like to discuss more, or get started on your window upgrade journey, get in contact with us here! Need some more inspiration first? Check out our “Before and After” photo gallery here.
