Most homeowners are always looking for a way to help save on heating and cooling bills and people are usually familiar with things such as upgrading your insulation and getting new windows as ways to save on heating and cooling bills. However, many folks are unaware that just switching your curtains and blinds may potentially help you save on heating and cooling bills as well. This can be a relatively low-cost investment that will result in a reduction of energy usage.
For other tips on how to save on heating and cooling bills, give us a call at 314-993-1110 and speak with a heating & air conditioning specialist today. We look forward to helping our St. Louis neighbors save!
Are Your Curtains Saving Your Heating and Cooling Bills?
Most sunlight that hits a windowpane gets transferred through the glass and becomes heat inside your home. This means that your HVAC system system must work even harder to cool your home.
If you are looking for an affordable way to save on heating and cooling bills, take a look at our tips for finding the best kind of curtains or blinds for blocking heat and light:
- Window Shades Work Great – Seen as a great first step in improving energy efficiency, window shades are great at reducing solar heat intake. Shades should be mounted on the inside of your window and should be close to the glass. Roman shades are a very popular option.
- Curtains Add Extra Solar Protection – Studies have shown that curtains can contribute to lower solar heat gain in a home by up to 33%. If combined with window shades, curtains can be an excellent way to save on heating and cooling bills. Look for curtains or drapes that have a white liner, this helps to reflect heat and light away from inside.
- Blinds Can Really Help – Vertical or horizontal blinds are effective in repelling excess summer heat that gets absorbed through your windows. This is particularly true of reflective blinds. Reflective blinds are excellent at directing sunlight away from your windows. The one downside of blinds is that sometimes they can be tricky to install yourself.
What About Keeping Heat in During Winter?
While the above list examines ways to keep your home from getting too warm, it is important to acknowledge that curtains and blinds can also help insulate your windows during the winter. This is especially true of curtains. They provide a barrier between your warm home and the cold outdoors. This helps warm air stay trapped inside longer and means your furnace will not need to work quite as hard, which will save on heating bills.
Let Us Help You Save on Heating and Cooling Bills
At Galmiche & Sons, we love to help customers save money. Whether it is tips and tricks for energy efficiency, or fitting the best HVAC system for a home, your savings are a priority. Give us a call 314-993-1110 to speak with a heating & air conditioning specialist about saving on your bills.
