How a Reputable Window Tinting Company Can Save You Money on Energy Bills

The right window tinting service can help make your windows more efficient. Here's how that can save you energy and money.

Did you know the average residential electricity usage in Georgia is over 20% higher than the U.S. average? In the Peach State, it's 1,098 kWh/month, but only 903 kWh/month nationwide. And, if you're in Atlanta, where prices average ¢11.6/kWh, then you likely pay $127 a month just for electricity.



However, having inefficient windows could drive your electricity bill even higher.

That's because windows already account for 25% to 30% of home heating and cooling energy use. For inefficient windows, that rate can be much higher. 

Fortunately, a reputable home window tinting service can help address those issues. They can boost your windows' efficiency, leading to lower utility bills.

This guide explains how exactly window tinting experts can help, so please read on. 

Install Top-Quality Heat-Blocking Window Films

Windows contribute to higher energy consumption because they allow outdoor heat to enter. This heat then moves to your indoor space. This is what you call heat or solar gains.

Then, during cold days, your windows can lose heat by allowing heated air inside your home to escape. Like solar gains, these heat losses also increase your energy consumption.

That's because the warmer or colder your indoor space is, the harder your HVAC system has to work. Inadequate cooling or heating can also force you to set your thermostat higher or lower. Your heater or air conditioner uses more energy every time you do this.

A professional window tinting service can help you prevent that with heat-blocking films. During hot days, these films block some of the sun's heat from entering your home. Then, during cold days, they prevent heated air from escaping your windows. 

Help Reduce Strain on HVAC Systems

Lowering or raising an HVAC thermostat won't cool or heat a home faster. Instead, the system will only attempt to reach the temperature you set the thermostat to. This causes it to run longer, which means increased energy consumption.

Aside from raising your energy bills, all that extra work also strains your system's parts. This can cause premature wear and tear, leading to early breakdowns and failure.

As untreated windows can make your home hotter or colder, they also impact your HVAC system.

That's another reason to hire a tinting expert to install heat-blocking residential films. Their high-quality products can help make your home easier to cool or heat. In doing so, your HVAC system can work more efficiently without using more energy.

Also, remember that efficiency is vital to an HVAC system's longevity. Thus, the more efficient your home heater and AC, the longer they can last. This translates to even more savings as you can worry less about premature (and hefty) repairs. 

Energy Savings From Reduced Lighting Use

Lighting accounts for approximately 15% of a typical U.S. home's electricity use. But thanks to LED technology, lighting products are now more efficient and long-lasting.

However, lowering your reliance on artificial lights could help you save even more. You can do this by taking advantage of natural sunlight. For example, you can open your curtains or blinds during the day rather than switching on light bulbs.

That may sound counterintuitive, given that the sun's heat can make your home hotter. Thankfully, there are tinting films that reject heat yet allow some sunlight in. Just ensure you tell the window film company that you want both features. 

Here are some examples of such high-quality window films: 

Dual-Reflective Films

A dual-reflective film reflects light on the outside but still allows some light in. At the same time, they block ultraviolet (UV) light, which is an added health perk. UV radiation exposure, after all, is behind many skin and eye conditions. 

Spectrally Selective Films

Spectrally selective window films provide excellent heat and solar UV protection. However, it allows a considerable amount of sunlight in.

Spectrally selective films come in shades ranging from subtle gray to nearly transparent. Plus, the best ones in the market also excel in reducing sun glare in your home. 

Ceramic Films

Ceramic window tinting films feature multiple layers with microscopic ceramic particles. These non-conductive particles block most of the sun's UVA and UVB rays. At the same time, they allow natural light to pass through.

Specialty Films

Like standard ceramic films, specialty window films also feature nano-ceramic technology. The chief difference is that the specialty ones provide optically clear views. They don't come with a hint of darkening tint, making them almost invisible.

Despite those features, specialty window tinting films offer exceptional UV protection. They also have excellent heat-rejection properties. 

Solar Safety Films

As their name suggests, solar safety films provide solar control and improved safety. They temper solar heat and glare, improving indoor comfort and productivity. And like the other films listed above, they also block most UV rays but let sunlight in.

Solar safety films also have an added perk: physically stronger materials. These enable them to reinforce fragile glass panes.

For example, solar safety films make glass harder to break and penetrate. This makes the pane withstand more force than it would otherwise be able to if it were bare.

As a result, criminals would have a much harder time breaking the glass and entering your home. This extra protection also works against inclement weather (think flying tree branches).

Windows with solar safety films aren't impervious to breakage, though. They can still shatter if hit with enough force. However, their films still help by keeping the broken glass together.

As a result, glass shards are more likely to stay put rather than flying all over the place. This can help minimize injury risk.