How Will Covering My Windows Save Me Money? 3 Ways Blinds Increase Energy Efficiency
Can blinds actually save me money? The answer is YES! It may sound a bit far-fetched, but according to the US Department of Energy, a whopping 24%-40% of annual heating and cooling costs are related to windows. Covering bare glass can really help drop the bills! Let’s see exactly how blinds help in 3 big ways.
Insulation
Bare windows offer little more temperature protection than if your walls were un-insulated. Blinds act as an insulator to keep warm air in when you want it during winter, and cold air in during the summer. Understandably, keeping the temperature inside your home better regulated will keep your furnace and AC from running as much, working as hard, and ultimately reducing your everyday energy costs.
Draft Blocker
Along with the temperature control blinds give, they also block drafts. Minnesota winters can bring some extremely high winds! Unfortunately, not everyone has had the best window installation—drafty edging and weather-stripping are very real! The additional barrier of blinds help to catch cold drafts before they enter your home in full-force.
Light Control
The sun’s rays can get hot… This is not so good during the summer, but very helpful during the winter! Blinds can help you adjust the amount of light you want entering your home by their ability to be easily opened and closed. For many kinds, you can also adjust the slats in the blinds for additional light control depending on the time of day. Blinds are such a versatile addition to your windows that gives you the ability to control the suns effect on your home.
Blinds can be such a valuable addition to any home, not only providing style and function, but also energy efficiency. The insulation, draft blocking, and light control they provide help reduce overall heating and cooling costs for you home and all work together to lower your energy bills. Style, function, and energy efficiency… there are a lot of wins with blinds!
