Choose Replacement Windows That Cut Your Energy Costs
It's clear to any consumer that fitting doubled-glazed vinyl replacement windows in place of old and ill-fitting frames is bound to cut out those nasty draughts and save you money on heating and cooling your home. But there are so many replacement windows on the market how do you know which to choose in order to achieve the best energy savings?
Well, thankfully, the US Environmental Protection Agency has created its ENERGY STAR label, a trusted government-backed symbol that aims to help consumers easily identify products, homes and buildings that save energy and money, and help protect the environment. So if you're looking for energy-efficient replacement windows and doors, make sure you choose a company that's ENERGY STAR qualified.
Installing ENERGY STAR qualified windows lowers energy bills and saves you money over single-pane and even new double-pane, clear-glass windows. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, for a typical home, you can save:
- $126 - $465 a year when replacing single-pane windows
- $27-$111 a year compared with double-pane, clear glass windows
Four Seasons Sunrooms and Windows has been a premier supplier of sunrooms, conservatories, patio enclosures, windows and doors for more than 35 years and, today, it offers a wide range of ENERGY STAR qualified products. The company has developed a unique glass formula called CONSERVAGLASS SELECT™ which features tempered glass, multiple glass coatings and a choice of double or triple-pane options, all of which help to deliver superb energy-efficiency.
In winter, you need your replacement windows to prevent heat escaping. All modern windows have a U-Factor (U-value) - an indicator of the rate at which they will transfer heat from inside to the outside. U-Factor ratings usually range between 0.20 and 1.20 and the lower the U-value, the better the window's insulating value. Four Seasons replacement windows are ENERGY STAR accredited because their windows have a U-Factor of just 0.28.
Similarly, in summer, a window's Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) measures how well it blocks heat caused by sunlight and it is normally expressed as a number between 0 and 1. The lower the number, the less solar heat it transmits. Again Four Seasons replacement windows have an SHGC rating of just 0.23, which indicates superb solar heat-blocking performance.
In layman's terms this means that Four Seasons vinyl replacement windows will keep you warmer in winter and cooler in summer so you'll be spending less money on heating and cooling your home. In fact, the unique way in which Four Seasons replacement windows are constructed also promises consumers further benefits, over and above significant energy savings, including:
- Minimising condensation issues
- Enhancing occupant comfort
- Reducing UV damage to carpet and upholstery
- Helping the environment
The US Environment Protection Agency accepts that some ENERGY STAR qualified products may cost more than their less-efficient counterparts in order to earn their accreditation consumers must be able to recover their investment through lower utility bills within a reasonable time period.
Even better news is that Four Seasons are so confident of their product's performance that they guarantee your energy costs will be substantially reduced, or they'll pay you $500!*
So, if you're looking to make energy-savings with vinyl replacement windows, you'd be crazy not to give Four Seasons Sunrooms and Windows a call.
*This offer is only valid when all the windows in the home are replaced and installed by a certified Four Seasons installer. $500 offer is only valid for the first year after the windows are installed. Your claim must be received no later than 13 months from the window installation date. In order to qualify for the $500 credit, you must provide copies of the last 12 months of your utility bills (heating and cooling) in addition to copies of the utility bills from the 12 months prior to having your new windows replaced. Full disclosure is available upon request.