How a Good Window Installation Can Bring Down Your Utility Bills

Posted: Jun 10, 2013
Author: G&S Contracting, Inc.

In many modern homes the internal temperature is regulated by using air-conditioners in the summer and heaters in the winter. This can add significantly to utility and/or fuel bills. Because of this, it makes sense that your home is as energy efficient as possible to avoid unnecessary costs.

One, often overlooked, factor that can affect your utility bills is air leakage. If warm air in the summer and cold air in the winter are allowed to creep into a house, the efficiency of the heating/cooling system will be compromised, and inefficient systems inevitably cost more to run.

We all know that it is important to keep windows and doors closed when air-conditioning and heating systems are running in the home, but even if they are all closed, air may be moving in and out via gaps and leaks in and around window or door frames.

If you suspect this is the case, get a good window installation/repair contractor to come out and do an inspection on your windows and frames. Sometimes the problem can be solved by simple measure like resealing or refitting existing frames, replacing cracked or damaged window panes, etc. In some cases, it may be necessary to do a replacement window installation, as the windows are damaged or simply worn out. Although this is an unexpected expense, bear in mind that the utility bill savings will contribute towards recovering this cost.

The best way to prevent unnecessary problems with windows down the line is to make sure the window installation job is done right in the first place. Make sure your window installation is done by a competent contractor, and not only will your windows last longer, but you are also less likely to have problems with leakage and unnecessary utility expenses.