Does it seem like your windows aren’t doing a very good job keeping the cold from seeping inside your home? The issue could be with your windows. Older single pane windows are not as energy-efficient as the newer double or triple glazed and gas-filled windows. Additionally, older windows may be made from metal which is a conductor of both heat and cold.
That old metal frame slider in your utility room could be adding hefty dollars to your winter heating bill. Looking for a Window Replacement in Hainesport to handle the job could save you big dollars whether it’s winter heating or summer air conditioning that’s sending your utility bills skyrocketing.
How to Choose
Consumer Reports advises homeowners to do their due diligence. Look for a window replacement contractor in the Glenview IL area who is certified by the manufacturers and has a license in good standing with the state of Illinois. Additionally, doing your Internet homework also pays off. Make sure to check those reviews on Yelp and with the Better Business Bureau. The contractor should be able to tell you – after viewing your home – how long the job will take. Your estimate should include not just the windows, but how the windows will be sealed and insulated and a breakdown of costs for labor and materials.
Defray the Costs
Replacing your windows can be an expensive undertaking, but they add to the value of your home as well as saving on energy costs. You may even be eligible for rebates from your utility companies, tax credits, and other financial incentives that help to defray the cost. Some window replacement contractors offer in-house financing, or you can use your home equity line of credit to finance the job. At the same time, you may also consider replacing exterior doors, upgrading insulation, weather stripping, and sealing to make your house a lean, mean, energy efficient machine.
