An average home may lose 30% energy through its windows. There are simple and affordable ways to fix this problem with things such as window sealer. If you have old windows you can replace them with more energy efficient windows with ENERGY STAR qualifying rating such as low-e coated windows. It depends which region you stay in.
Everyone cannot afford windows or just do not have time to replace there old windows, so the best option for them is window sealer. This is cheap and easily accessible at your local hardware store.
How do you know if you are losing energy from your windows? First off what not to do is waste your money with energy auditors, where they will charge around 200 dollars per window to evaluate. The easy way is on a windy day grab a lit candle and move it to different parts of the window, the fire will move toward air gaps. Here are other ways to reduce wind draft through your windows:
" Silicone caulk:
This caulk can be used for the outside of the window. If your caulk is bad outside of your window, remove the old caulk and add silicone caulk. Silicon caulk last longer than the other caulks.
" Rubber Weather Sealing:
Rubber whether seal can be used on leaky doors and windows. They are very easy to install and affordable.
" Window Insulation Film:
This kit cost around 10 dollars. Put double sided tape around your window then place the plastic on the tape then finish it off with a blow dryer to dry it.
" Spray foam
Use foam spray around the cracks of your window to stop draft. On big cracks they have that expands when you spray them on.
" Cellular Shades:
These shades are easy to install and it that blocks the cold air from coming inside the house.
" Seal and peel
Unique removable weather strip caulk provides a watertight and weatherproof seal to temporarily seal out drafts and save energy. They are easy to remove just peel it off and it won't damage painted surfaces.
" Draft Snakes:
They are usually used for doors but you can also use them on windows.
Energy bills are continually rising because of the higher demand and environment improvements from the electrical companies at the electrical company's plants. Energy is constantly rising so now is a good time to pay attention of how much energy you are wasting.
Everyone cannot afford windows or just do not have time to replace there old windows, so the best option for them is window sealer. This is cheap and easily accessible at your local hardware store.
How do you know if you are losing energy from your windows? First off what not to do is waste your money with energy auditors, where they will charge around 200 dollars per window to evaluate. The easy way is on a windy day grab a lit candle and move it to different parts of the window, the fire will move toward air gaps. Here are other ways to reduce wind draft through your windows:
" Silicone caulk:
This caulk can be used for the outside of the window. If your caulk is bad outside of your window, remove the old caulk and add silicone caulk. Silicon caulk last longer than the other caulks.
" Rubber Weather Sealing:
Rubber whether seal can be used on leaky doors and windows. They are very easy to install and affordable.
" Window Insulation Film:
This kit cost around 10 dollars. Put double sided tape around your window then place the plastic on the tape then finish it off with a blow dryer to dry it.
" Spray foam
Use foam spray around the cracks of your window to stop draft. On big cracks they have that expands when you spray them on.
" Cellular Shades:
These shades are easy to install and it that blocks the cold air from coming inside the house.
" Seal and peel
Unique removable weather strip caulk provides a watertight and weatherproof seal to temporarily seal out drafts and save energy. They are easy to remove just peel it off and it won't damage painted surfaces.
" Draft Snakes:
They are usually used for doors but you can also use them on windows.
Energy bills are continually rising because of the higher demand and environment improvements from the electrical companies at the electrical company's plants. Energy is constantly rising so now is a good time to pay attention of how much energy you are wasting.
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