Choosing to Invest in Energy Efficient Windows Can Save You Money … Yes, It’s True February 18, 2015 There are quite a few people in the world who will spend an incredible amount of money on various items, things they might not really need, and then talk about how much they saved because of a certain sale or discount. In those cases, it’s not necessarily about how much they saved, but how much they may have spent, especially for things that weren’t all that important. When you’re talking about replacement windows for your Toronto area home, you might not see this as a real necessity. After all, you already have windows in place, so why bother with new ones? Windows will wear out over time. Whether you’re talking about a vinyl window, a wood one, or anything else, they have a life expectancy. It is usually around 12 years, but can be less or more depending on the quality and the manufacturer. Right now your windows could be costing you a significant amount of money on your home heating and cooling expenses throughout the year. If you spend between $600 and $1,000, or even more, on heating your home this winter, 40 percent of all of that heat generated could be escaping through old, drafty windows and doors. Energy efficient windows, such as double glazed windows that are sealed with argon or krypton gas, could save you 20 to 30 percent or more on your heating expenses. Triple glazed windows sealed with those gases could save you even more. The higher you set your thermostat and the lower the temperature is outside, the more heat loss you’ll be experiencing every single minute of the day. When you choose to invest in new replacement windows, that investment will pay for itself every single month you have to run the heat in your home. If you choose highly energy efficient windows and even opt for low-e film coating on them, you could help reduce your cooling expenses during the hot, humid days of summer. Don’t think about replacement windows as an expense; think about it as an investment that will pay dividends every year for at least 10 to 15 years.
