Repair Windows

Windows account for around 20 percent of your home’s energy loss, so repairing leaky windows can significantly reduce your energy bills. Simply weather-stripping loose windows can save around $15 per year per window in energy costs, while making your home much more comfortable to live in. If you can’t replace your old windows right now, consider installing storm windows (with low-E coating, if possible). They cost much less than replacement windows and can save almost as much energy. Rather than repairing your windows, you may want to consider replacing them. Government incentives on energy efficient windows help reduce your cost. Look for ENERGY STAR qualified windows, which meet or exceed US Department of Energy performance standards without sacrificing style or versatility. Today’s ENERGY STAR qualified windows are twice as efficient as the average windows manufactured just 10 years ago. Whether you choose to repair or replace your windows, you are taking a step in the right direction to improve your home’s energy efficiency.