Home & Office Comfort: How Window Tinting Cuts Energy Costs Year-Round
As the mercury rises or plummets, managing our energy costs becomes a primary consideration. We know the colder or warmer temperatures of the year are going to have our air conditioning units and heaters working overtime!
However, if there’s one thing that offers peace of mind, it’s knowing that installing window tint film on your home or office windows can make a difference. Keep reading to learn how window tinting cuts energy costs year-round:
Blocks Solar Heat
Sitting in a sweltering hot office or living room in summer is never comfortable. It’s hard to feel productive when the air is stuffy and hot! While you can turn on the air conditioning, you’ll be pleased to know that residential and commercial window tint can reject up to 80% of the sun’s heat. That means that far less heat builds up indoors, and your rooms stay cooler even on the hottest days.
Reduces the Need for Air Conditioning
Air conditioning units can certainly be helpful in the middle of a hot summer. However, you can’t help but think about your energy bill when you’re running them 24/7.
With window tint film blocking out some of the sun and heat, your air conditioning unit doesn’t have to work as hard. Alongside ensuring your power bills aren’t as shocking, it can also mean that you’re putting less strain on your HVAC.
Limits UV Damage
Window film doesn’t just save you money on your energy bill; it can also result in money savings when you don’t have to replace flooring and furniture damaged by the UV rays in the sun. The sun streaming in through unprotected glass can cause materials, such as fabrics, floors, furniture, and artwork, to fade and deteriorate. You may then need to replace them.
Aside from limiting how much heat enters your home or business, window film can also block up to 99% of harmful UV rays. Your furniture (and skin) will thank you for it.
Improves Your Comfort
We all deserve to be comfortable in our own homes and workplaces. However, that’s not always the reality with glare and hot spots from the intense sunshine! We often need to crank up the AC or draw the blinds to block out the sun altogether.
Window tint goes a long way toward improving your comfort levels at work and at home, because it blocks those hot spots and glare where you need the protection the most.
Improves Insulation
Once you say goodbye to the discomfort of intense sun in summer, you eventually say hello to the bitterly cold temperatures of winter. The good news is that in the same way that window tint keeps your rooms cooler in the summer, it can also retain warmth in the winter.
Once installed on your windows by an experienced professional, the tint adds a thin, invisible layer of insulation to the glass, slowing down the rate of heat escaping. You can keep your home or business warmer for longer.
Lower Heating Costs
Losing heat out your windows and doors at a lower rate, thanks to window tint, undoubtedly means that your heating systems don’t have to work as hard. Without them struggling to maintain your home or office’s internal temperature, you can expect lower heating costs!
Long-Term Value
Whatever the season – whether you’re dealing with baking-hot temperatures in summer or the freezing cold in winter, you’ll get long-term value from window tint. When you have high-quality window film installed by a trusted company, you can expect protection in your home or business, less wear on your HVAC system, and lower utility costs.
Install Residential and Commercial Window Tint
If you’re ready to enjoy year-round comfort and lower energy costs, it’s time to install window tint film in your home or business. Contact the team at Solar Shield in Fort Smith, Arkansas, for a no-obligation quote and to learn more. We look forward to discussing your needs and helping you see the benefits of window tinting first-hand!