During these cold winter months, energy efficiency is on the minds of many homeowners. Along with insulating your attic and making sure your heating equipment is well-maintained, consider also upgrading to insulated glass. Windows are common sources of heat loss in the home, but high-efficiency glass can actually improve the atmosphere and control your energy consumption. Here are a few reasons to make the switch. 

What Are the Advantages of Installing High-Efficiency Glass?

1. Savings on Heating & Cooling Bills

With less efficient windows, cold air is more likely to enter your home during the winter. This cold air will lower the temperature and require your furnace to work even harder to create a comfortable atmosphere, increasing your winter heating bills. With more efficient windows, you can keep home heating costs reasonable.

Additionally, Solarban® insulated glass is designed to block the majority of heat transfer coming from the sun's rays, which is beneficial for reducing summer cooling costs. Low-emissivity, or low-e, glass uses a thin coating to prevent the transfer of heat without blocking sunlight.

2. Reduced Wear & Tear on HVAC Equipment

When heating equipment functions efficiently, it experiences less wear. This keeps repair costs low since the unit won't need to work harder just to make your home comfortable. Improved efficiency also increases the lifespan of heating equipment, which spares you from purchasing an expensive replacement before it's absolutely necessary.

3. Improved Carbon Footprint

More and more homeowners are going green to preserve the environment and keep their energy use low. Because low-e glass reduces the transfer of heat that forces the HVAC system to use more power, upgrading to this high-efficiency glass will give your home a better carbon footprint.

If you're ready to upgrade your windows to insulated glass, contact Hudson Glass & Mirror in Northfield, OH. Since 1980, they have provided quality, dependable services for mirrors, glass showers, window pane replacement, and more. These skilled contractors will help you choose the best low-e glass to reduce your energy usage and HVAC bills. Learn more about energy-efficient windows online, or call (330) 467-5945 for an estimate or to schedule a paid consultation visit. To receive weekly tips, special offers, and appointment reminders, text JOIN to (330) 441-4267 and enroll in the Text Messaging Program. You can also text "Directions" or "Hours" for more info.