Adding Up the Savings: How Much Money Does Window Tinting Save Over Time?

On average, an American household spends at least $2,200 on utilities yearly, and half of this is spent on heat and air conditioning.

Window tinting saves you money, and who doesn't want to cut costly bills?

Continue reading to find out how much money you can keep in your pocket and the other benefits of choosing window film.

A window film lowers energy costs and damage done to your belongings and house from sunlight.

Specifically, the film absorbs or reflects heat, glare, and 99% of UV rays. Tinting also improves window insulation so your house stays warm or cool. The air conditioner or furnace won't run as much, causing a utility bill reduction that adds up as the years go on.

Window film won't do anything for a damaged window, however. They have to be replaced. Tinting is a good alternative to buying and installing an entirely new window in order to make your home energy-efficient. It's cheaper than putting a double-paned window in place of a prior single-pane window.

The maximum amount of heat reduction is about 80%. This type of strong tint is usually only for commercial buildings. The film is reflective instead of transparent, so it also offers privacy.

Residential window tinting can block up to 55% of heat. They generally aren't as dark and reflective as commercial films.

Vista window films block 75% of heat and 87% of glare. Many of the film types are completely transparent.

The amount of energy savings is dependent upon a number of things. You have to factor in the number of windows and their sizes, the types of glass, and the direction the glass faces.

On top of that, you have to consider which type of film would give you the maximum amount of savings.

If you live in a cold area, you'll likely want to install spectrally-selective films.

Going back to window direction, applying a tint to a window facing north that doesn't get much direct sunlight won't be as energy-efficient. Southern windows that get the most direct sunlight are where you'll benefit most from tinting.

You'll also see a difference in your energy bill if you have a line of windows facing east or west, or both.

It takes between two and five years for a reduction in cost to appear. Vista can save you up to 15% on your energy bills yearly. You can also get up to 10% of the installation cost back in tax credit. Contact your utility company to get specific information about this.

You could save up to 10% on your yearly home utility bills. If you have a small commercial building, you could potentially save tens of thousands a year.

Even though your bill won't go down immediately, in a few years you'll not only get your money back from buying and installing window films, but you'll continue to save. Your home will also be more comfortable and protected.

Get a Free In-Home Estimate or contact us here for more information on how the benefits of window tinting can protect your home, enhance the appearance of your home, and save you money on your home energy costs.

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