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Save Big on Energy Bills with Insulated Window Glass
We are all conscious of our monthly energy bills these days. We look
closely at those news feature pieces which give us tips on cutting
energy loss in hopes of realizing a savings next month. Get our weather
stripping up to snuff, use energy conserving light bulbs and insulate
the water heater. What else? Besides the refrigerator, one of the
biggest culprits in energy loss is our windows.
Those lovely large picture windows are letting heat in summer and cold
air in winter radiate right into our homes. You've surely noticed the
chill in winter, when you snuggle up to read, in your favorite chair
next to the window. These cold blasts of air make your heating system
work overtime. No matter how heavy and lined those drapes are, cold air
still falls and heat rises, right into your rooms. This translates to a
higher energy bill.
One great solution is to install double-pane insulated window glass.
Each insulated window glass has two panes, one on the outside and one
on the inside. There is a small gap between the two panes, which serves
to trap the hot or cold air, keeping it out of your home. The
difference in comfort is remarkable, as is the savings on your energy
bill. People in areas such as Minnesota, with sub-freezing temperatures
in winter and blistering hot days in summer, use insulated window glass
as the standard in their homes.
Although the double-pane
insulated window glass is more expensive to
buy and install, it's well worth the price. Depending on the number of
windows in your home, you may easily recover the cost of this
energy-saving glass within a year. You'll get payback every month with
a reduced bill from the power company.
Many power companies, overburdened with supplying the energy, offer
incentive programs to homeowners, some financing the cost of the
insulated window glass over time. So, before shopping for new windows,
check with your power company to see what programs they may have to
offer. These collaborative programs help both the homeowner and the
energy supplier, leading to fewer brownouts and blackouts during peak
energy use times.
Another nice feature of insulated
window glass is that it makes your
home both quieter and cleaner. The double panes serve to insulate you
from outside noise and dust and pollen that might have found its way
inside through a single-pane window. Insulated window glass also helps
to cut glare.
Now, before summer is in full swing, is a good time to consider
replacing your standard windows. Your wallet will surely be fuller.
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