When you’re getting new windows for your home, it’s worth the investment to get high-quality, energy-efficient ones. These windows have more effective insulative properties than regular ones, which provide unique benefits for you and your home. Here’s why you should look for a window with a low U-factor and an Energy Star® rating.

The Value of Energy Efficiency in New Windows

1. Reduced Energy Costs

Efficient windows reduce thermal transfer and air leakage. This keeps the cool air inside your home during warmer months and warm air inside during the colder months. It also reduces your peak heating and cooling costs. As a result, you can install a less-powerful HVAC system and run it less often, so the windows will likely pay for themselves in reduced monthly energy costs. Upgrading to windows with an Energy Star rating can save you between 7% and 15% on annual household energy bills.

2. Less UV Fading

Ultraviolet rays from the sun entering the home day after day can fade the color in your furniture, artwork, carpet, wood flooring, and more. Efficient new windows reduce the number and intensity of ultraviolet rays that enter the home. Qualified Energy Star windows can protect household furnishings from UV-induced fading by up to 75%.

3. Improved Comfort

When glass in older windows gets cold, and the cracks around the edge let outdoor air in, an uncomfortable draft can form next to the window. Even if the heater runs to compensate for the energy loss, there are often cold spots next to the windows that do not go away. Efficient windows eliminate these drafts for a consistent and comfortable indoor temperature.

The team at Requarth Co. will install your new windows using name-brand, energy-efficient models and talented craftsmanship throughout Ohio’s Miami Valley. This home improvement contractor has been working on projects ranging from kitchen remodeling to window installation for more than 150 years. Get started by reviewing the products on their website or calling (937) 224-1141.