The Importance of Energy-Efficient Windows for Palm Springs Homes

It is not a small job to replace all of the windows on your home, but for many homeowners in Palm Springs, it’s a worthwhile investment to make. Many homes in Palm Springs are not very old, so they are equipped with aluminum windows or the first generation of vinyl windows that are not very energy-efficient. The old-style windows might look good with mid-century modern structures but lack energy efficiency. Not to mention, temperatures in Palm Springs hit triple digits in the summer, making it all the more important to have energy-efficient windows installed.

How Do Energy-Efficient Replacement Windows Help?

Having energy-efficient windows installed on your home provides many benefits. For starters, your home will be more comfortable. With old, underperforming windows on your home, you’re probably losing about a third of your home’s heated or cooled air. If you’re always fidgeting with the thermostat because you’re either too hot or too cold, that’s a sign that your windows are probably letting too much air in or out.

Reduce Monthly Utility Bills with Replacement Windows

Moreover, because you have to constantly tweak the thermostat to stay comfortable, your HVAC system is working extra hard to maintain a consistent interior temperature. This can lead to higher energy usage—which not only means you’re paying more each month but that you’re also leaving a bigger carbon footprint, which is a sticking point for many eco-conscious consumers. Not to mention, the harder your HVAC system works, the more likely it is to break down and require repairs or need to be replaced entirely.

Replacement Windows Boost Your Home’s Market Value

As far as home upgrades go, having replacement windows installed offers one of the best returns on investment. Energy-efficient replacement windows can also help increase the overall value of your home. So, if you’re planning to put your home on the market someday and your current windows are less than ideal, replacing them would be a wise investment to make.

New Replacement Windows Reduce Condensation

When indoor temperatures are radically different from outdoor temperatures, condensation forms on window panes. This fogging can occur in one of three places: the outside glass, the inside glass, or between the panes on double- and triple-pane windows. Outside and inside, condensation obstructs the view, but it doesn’t normally rise about the level of a nuisance. On the other hand, condensation between the panes can indicate a broken seal that may be allowing excessive amounts of moisture into your home. If this is the case, it may be time to consider a window replacement.

As for the other two types of condensation: High-performance windows have high-performance spacers in between the panes that help prevent indoor condensation by keeping the innermost layer of glass the same temperature as the air around it. The spacer can also help reduce outside condensation, but to a lesser degree.

Replacement Windows Help Protect Fabrics

Most high-performance energy-efficient windows have a special low-E coating on the glass that blocks up to 95% of UV rays. This is the type of light that causes sunburn. It’s also responsible for color fading in upholstery, drapes, carpeting, and other sun-exposed fabrics. By replacing your old windows, you’ll help maintain the vibrancy of your furnishings.

Replacement Windows Help Filter Out Noise

Special coatings, multiple panes, and insulation-filled frames do more than just make high-performance windows energy efficient. They also help filter outdoor noises, especially sounds in the higher frequencies such as squealing beaks, blaring car alarms, barking dogs, and sirens. That will make your home a more tranquil and peaceful environment for you and your family.

Replacement Windows Increase Humidity Levels

It may seem counter-intuitive since we earlier explained how energy-efficient windows could reduce condensation on the inside of the glass. Still, because they are so good at preventing air leakage, high-performance windows can actually increase the level of humidity inside your home. That’s because they eliminate the unintended airflow through seal breaches that may have been occurring with old windows. The good news is that this can be easily avoided by investing in a dehumidifier or simply opening those amazing new windows every now and then to get a little cross ventilation flowing.

To learn more about the importance of having energy-efficient windows installed on your home in Palm Springs, click here or call All American Window & Door at (760) 214-9851