The summers get rather hot and sticky, to say the least. You expect that feeling when you are outside, but when you’re in your house? You want cool air! And you don’t want to have to pay huge energy bills to get it. There are things you can do to keep your home as energy efficient as possible, including getting replacement windows in Del Mar, CA. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you hit the height of the summer months.
Run Fans
Sometimes it might feel stuffy and warm in your home just because the air isn’t circulating. Run the ceiling fans to keep the air flowing and that will make the whole house feel cooler. When you sit directly under the fan, of course you’ll feel the breeze, but even if you are up moving around, it can help your home’s energy efficiency and overall feeling.
Close Shades
If you’re not going to be home, close the shades on your windows to keep the heat of the summer sun out. Your air won’t have to run as hard to keep up and your home will stay cooler at the same time. You will save energy and may even see a reduction on your bills. When you are home, you may not want the whole house to be shut off for the entire day. Just keep the shades closed on the side of the house where the sun is shining in the brightest and that will reduce your energy usage.
Get Replacement Windows
One of the biggest ways you can reduce your energy use over the summer months is to get new windows installed onto your home. With new windows, you can seal your home up so no air gets in or out. You don’t want the summer humidity in your house and you don’t want your cool air getting out. Energy efficiency is finally achievable with new windows! You can also get features on those windows that help your home save even more energy, like triple pane glass, low-E coatings (a great feature to combat the heat of the California sun) and inert gas fillings, among other options.
If you are interested in true energy efficiency for your home this summer, and you have rather old windows, consider replacement windows in Del Mar, CA. The experts at Window Solutions can consult with you and assess the windows on your house to see what you need to meet your efficiency goals. If you just need some repairs and don’t really need new windows, we’ll tell you as much. Give us a call at (619) 258-0515 with your questions or to set up a consultation. You can also visit with us in person at 11632 Riverside Dr Lakeside, CA 92040 where you can see examples of the windows we carry and start to decide what might look good on your home. You can find out more about our company as well on our website at sdwinsol.com.