The Long-Term Savings of Replacing Old Windows with Energy-Efficient Models

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It’s a win-win when you can upgrade your home and save money over the course of your investment. That’s exactly what happens with energy-efficient window replacement! From immediately recouping cost for resale value to reduced energy bills, replacing your old windows with modern energy-efficient models can truly pay off over time. Here’s how:

How Your Windows May Be Hurting Energy Performance

Did you know? If your house has a dozen or more old drafty windows, it’s the air infiltration equivalent of literally removing an entire window from its rough opening! This illustrates how important windows are for your home’s energy performance! That level of air infiltration can skyrocket your energy bills.

 

It’s a common myth that energy-efficient windows aren’t worth the investment, as long as windows are below the maximum allowable air infiltration rate for residential construction of 0.30. But here’s the truth: Opting for energy-efficient windows with half that rating or less can save you as much as $100 monthly on heating and cooling bills.

How Window Replacement Leads to Long-Term Savings

Energy-efficient window replacement is not just about being eco-friendly. It’s also highly practical and can save you a significant chunk of change over time, making the investment more and more worth it with each passing day you spend enjoying your new windows. Here are five ways energy-efficient window replacement leads to long-term savings, some of which you might not expect!

1. Exemplary Energy Efficiency

Let’s start with the most obvious financial benefit: energy-efficient windows mean better energy efficiency! The improved insulation, reduced heat transfer, and use of more energy-efficient materials lead to better performance that reduces your bills and allows your HVAC to relax, so it doesn’t need to work so hard to compensate for fluctuating temperatures.

 

While these energy savings will accrue over time and take a while to fully match the cost of replacing your windows, this isn’t the only way window replacement brings financial savings and peace of mind! There are other benefits to choosing energy efficiency as well, such as federal tax credits that earn back around 30% of your window replacement costs. These tax credits can cover as much as $3,200 a year in energy-efficient home upgrades!

2. Worthwhile Warranties

If you currently have windows in your home that are over a decade old, they may no longer be under warranty. If any damage occurs, regardless of the circumstances, you will likely need to pay for repairs out of your own pocket. Replacing your windows restarts the clock on a brand new warranty, usually for at least 20 years or more! Should you experience any window issues, repairs won’t be on your dime.

3. Dependable Durability

And speaking of the value of a good warranty, new window models are much stronger and more reliable than their predecessors. With this improved durability, you’re less likely to need repairs! Rolox energy-efficient windows are significantly less likely to break, providing you peace of mind in extreme weather conditions. Rolox energy-efficient windows are designed with reflective coatings that repel sunlight and heat, reducing the impact of temperature and heat transfer on your windows and 

4. A Healthier Household

What does your family’s health have to do with your windows? More than you might think! Windows have a significant impact on the indoor air quality of your home. Replacing old windows will provide better ventilation control, a stronger seal against outdoor air pollutants, decrease humidity that can lead to mold growth, and cut window-related VOC emissions down to practically nothing! All of this can save you money in a multitude of ways, including medical bills for respiratory issues, air purifiers, pest control costs for humidity-loving insects, and even repairs for water damage.

5. Resale Riches

Window replacement is one of the best ways to upgrade your home for selling, putting as much as 67% of the value of your new windows back into your home. That’s why this is one of the top three ways we recommend improving your home’s value through remodeling, along with siding replacement and new sliding glass doors.

Rolox Windows: The Best in Energy Efficient Window Replacement

When it comes to energy-efficient window replacement, we are proud to say that Rolox windows are top of their class! Rolox Home Service more than checks all the boxes. We go above and beyond to ensure a custom-fitted experience with the best windows for your home and preference, and it all starts with a completely free in-person consultation! Contact us today to learn more.

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