One of the benefits of installing window film vs. window replacement is that the payback for window film is much quicker. New windows are so expensive that they rarely provide a homeowner with a full ROI. Whereas the payback period of window film is only three years (on average). But what does this actually look like in terms of your home energy costs? Well this case study reveals the power that energy savings window film can have for your Kansas City home.
Energy Savings Case Study
The following energy bills are from a 2900 sq ft home located in Central Colorado. As you can see from the photograph, the energy expenses were quite high. In just one month, the utility bill came to an alarming total of over $250.
Something had to be done. So the owner of the home decided to first try window replacement. This dropped monthly costs by about $50. However, average daily costs were still high at over $6.50 per day.
Taking things a step further, the owner of the home decided to try adding energy saving window film to the new windows. Daily costs dropped dramatically, to only $2.50 per day. The monthly energy bill had gone from over $250 down to $83.70.
While the replacement windows had certainly helped improve the energy efficiency of this home, there’s no denying that the key factor was the window film. Kansas City homes could easily experience the same type of effect.
So how exactly does magic like this happen? Well, it’s really a combination of factors, but mostly it’s the result of advanced energy efficiency technology. Window film is a spectrally selective material. It blocks certain frequencies of light like infrared rays and uv rays, which are responsible for solar heat gain.
While visible light is allowed to pass freely through the film, these heat causing rays are blocked, keeping the interior of the home cooler. Since indoor temperatures are lower, hvac run times are shorter. Hence, the reduction in monthly energy costs.
Start Saving Today!
Experience the benefits of energy saving window film today. Call Kansas City’s energy efficiency experts at Green Light Window Films today to schedule your free consultation or receive an estimate for your project.