Beat the Heat: Window Tinting Impact on Energy Bills

If you’re like most people, you’re always looking for ways you can save money, especially as the cost of living continues to climb in this day and age. Finding ways to trim costs wherever you can find them means your savings can really start to add up. One place many homeowners in Vancouver look to trim costs is on their energy bill.

One option that you may not have thought about is window tinting for your home windows. In this guide, we’ll go deeper into how window tinting works and what kind of impact it can have on your energy bills.

How Does Window Tinting Work?

Window tinting is a film that is either metallized or dyed during the manufacturing process. They are made to reject incoming UV light that fades your furnishings and flooring as well as heat rejection. They are also low e films that in colder climates can help keep heat inside the home rather than outside.

How It Can Impact Your Energy Bills

Window tinting is fairly common in motor vehicles these days, but is still not very common for your home windows. Most people think of window tinting as just a privacy measure – it’s harder to see through the darkened panes of glass. However, they can also be a great feature for helping you save money on your energy bills.

During the Summer

During the hot summer, the film will help to reduce heat rays. As discussed above, window tinting blocks a part of the sunlight from entering your home. Reducing the heat rays coming thru your windows and in turn, will help to reduce the load on your air conditioning.

In fact, quality tinted windows can block up to 79% of the sun’s heat, as well as 99% uv protection and depending on the film can even reduce glare and give you daytime privacy.

During the Winter

When the cold and damp Vancouver winters are here, you look for ways to keep the warmth inside instead of out. While it’s fairly obvious how window tinting keeps heat out during the summer, it might be less apparent that it can also act to keep heat in during the winter, saving you money on heating costs. The window tinting helps to reflect some of the heat back into your home, meaning you don’t need to use as much energy to keep your home comfortable during the cold months.

Newco Solar Solutions Offers Window Tinting Solutions for Homeowners in Vancouver

Window tinting is an energy-saving solution that is often overlooked by homeowners. At Newco Solar Solutions, we offer high-quality window tinting for homes to help improve your energy efficiency and reduce your heating and cooling bills.

To request a quote, please give us a call today.