Planning to make some home improvements when you get your tax return? Consider the benefits of having replacement windows installed. Here are five compelling reasons you should consider getting replacement windows:
Improved Energy Efficiency
Today’s Energy Star qualified replacement windows are designed to insulate your home from the elements better and conduct significantly less heat. In fact, if you trade your old windows for Energy Star qualified windows, you can reduce your energy bills by 7-15%, according to EnergyStar.gov. When you consume less energy you reduce your home’s overall carbon footprint by doing your part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
Home Comfort
Replacement windows go a long way toward keeping your home cool in the summer and warm in winter. Maintaining a comfortable temperature in the home without having to run the heat or AC nonstop is especially important for those who work from home or who tend to small children or elderly family members at home.
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Increased Resale Value
Home buyers feel more confident buying older homes once they hear that the home has had important upgrades, such as replacement windows, new appliances or a new heating system. Nothing turns away a buyer faster than touring a home for sale and feeling the cold seep in through old drafty windows or hearing traffic noise through windows that provide poor insulation.
If you have old aluminum windows, upgrading to vinyl can boost resale value by improving your home’s appearance. Aesthetics will especially come into play if your old windows have deteriorated to the point that they are an eyesore.
Reduced Fabric Fading from Sunlight
Replacement windows with low-e (low emissive) glass can block up to 99.5% of UV light that causes fading to your furniture, rugs and window treatments. This UV protection also helps prevent unwanted solar heat gain in your home in the summer.
Enhanced Security
Replacement windows are more secure than older windows that are more vulnerable to forced entry. Top of the line windows feature stronger frames and sashes, superior locking hardware and tougher glass, adding significantly greater strength and security.
About Lake Washington Windows & Doors
Lake Washington Windows & Doors installs energy-efficient replacement windows, doors and siding for homes, apartments or businesses in the Greater Seattle area, including Bellevue, Issaquah, Kent, Renton, Sammamish, Woodinville and more. Our knowledgeable team has more than 50 combined years of window, door, and siding experience, so you can rest assured that you will have a professional, efficient and friendly experience. Contact Lake Washington Windows online for a free estimate.
