Home Window Replacement Results in Comforts & Savings

“It was horrible,” Marilee said. “The whole room was chilly and drafty. When it was cold outside, it was cold in here, unless I ran the heater non-stop. With rising fuel costs, that got expensive! That’s why I started looking into Home Window Replacement.”

Home Window Replacement can save homeowners a tremendous amount of money. Few people realize that up to half of the heat put out by the average home heating system can be lost to the great outdoors due to air loss from leaky windows. These windows were designed and created when energy was cheap — no one considered the economic impact of loosing all of one’s heat out the windows. Poorly fitted sills and sashes, loose glass — even cracked panes! — all let the heat out and the cold in, unlike modern replacement windows.

In fact, if you compare replacement windows with the windows you already have in your home, you might notice several important differences:

Replacement windows feature tight seals at the most vulnerable air leakage points: glass to frame, frame to frame, and frame to sill. Older windows often have leaks in all of these areas.

Home replacement windows offer energy efficiency with specially treated glass and insulated frames, helping retain valuable heat in winter and cool air when the summer sun is blazing.

Reduce noise pollution with home window replacement: modern units help reduce outdoor sounds. While it’s impossible to create a sound-proof environment simply by replacing the windows, home window replacement can help make your home into a quieter, most restful environment.

Many home owners, especially those with allergies, report better interior air quality with after home window replacement. Smooth surfaces are easier to clean, making removing air borne pollutants a breeze. At the same time, the tight and complete seal home replacement windows offer help keep pollen, animal dander, dust and other common allergens outside where they belong.

“I put in the windows hoping to reduce drafts,” Marilee said, “and was pleasantly surprised to discover that my kitchen became quieter and cozier as a result.” She smiled. “I view it as an added bonus!”

There are other bonuses to home window replacement. Many homeowners seek out windows to update the look of their home. Nothing ages a home faster than old single-pane windows: home window replacement can bring your home up to date. This is particularly important if you want to increase the value of your home for eventual resale — or if you’re very conscious of what neighbors and passersby think of your residence.

“I love them!” Marilee said. “Initially, I was worried about home window replacement, as it looked like a big expense. But now I see the savings on my heating bill — and I enjoy my quieter, cozier kitchen! It’s clear to me that home window replacement was worth every penny!”