In July of 2017, Fort Worth experienced its hottest day of the year. Temps reached a sweltering high of 102 degrees, sending residents retreating swiftly into their air conditioned homes. Last year’s weather patterns have indicated that this year, it’s likely that once again, Texas will once again experience these extreme conditions.
This type of extreme heat is not only uncomfortable, it’s costly too. When your home absorbs too much heat, then it causes your HVAC system to run longer and work harder, sending your energy bill through the roof. Interestingly enough though, one homeowner found a way to beat the heat and save money on summer cooling costs. His solution? Window film. The following case study reveals how energy saving window film can save Fort Worth homeowners tons of money on monthly utility costs.
Case Study: Energy Saving Window Film
Our story takes place in the Denver metro area of Colorado. Though Denver is a far ways away from Texas, the two places actually experience similar summer conditions. Dry winds and high temps are also common in Colorado from the end of April to the beginning of August.
The home itself is of an average size (2900 sq ft) and was neither very old nor new. When the homeowner noticed how high his summer energy bills had become, he knew immediately it was because of the 10 year old vinyl windows in the home. Attempting to solve the problem, he replaced the old windows with new, energy efficient ones.
His monthly energy bill dropped from $269 to $216 the following summer. Still, though, costs were high, so he pondered the matter further. Clearly, the windows were an issue, but the energy efficient glass was not powerful enough on its own. After a little bit of research, he discovered window film and decided to give it a try.
Vista solar control window film was installed on all the windows. The home instantly felt cooler and more comfortable, but the true test would be how well it would perform under the heat. When summer came next year, the film was put to the test.
When the homeowner got his energy bill, he couldn’t believe the results. The film had worked! His energy bill had dropped to a total of $83 for the month of August. This was an incredible difference from the previous $269 bill he had received only two years before.
In summary, this case study shows just how effective energy saving window film is. It truly works. And in most cases, it outperforms energy efficient windows. Just imagine how much you could save with window film for your Fort Worth home!
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Don’t wait for the summer heat to hit. Now is the perfect time to complete your renovations before the hot summer temperatures arrive. Call Green Light Window Films today to schedule your free consultation or receive an estimate on energy saving window film in Fort Worth.