How to Reduce Energy Bills with Window Tinting
Here in Oklahoma City, high energy bills can feel downright inescapable. Since
we have such long and hot summers it’s likely that your air conditioner is working hard throughout much of the year. If you’re looking for an efficient and economical way to help lower your energy bills, consider architectural window tinting! At TurboTint of North OKC, we’re pleased to help provide homeowners with much-needed relief from high energy bills.
Why Choose Architectural Window Tinting
Most people are aware of window tinting for vehicles, but you might not know that it can be just as helpful at home or your office. Similar to automotive tinting, architectural tint regulates interior temperatures and helps to prevent excess sun exposure. This enhanced level of protection is especially important at home. Although your vehicle only has a few elements that can sustain visible sun damage, nearly everything in your home can be harmed by the sun’s rays. Beyond the upholstery and plastic surfaces in your vehicle, your home is likely full of furniture, wood surfaces, art, and photographs that can be warped or faded through sun exposure. They’re a lot more expensive to replace than car seats or consoles, and many of them are flat-out irreplaceable. By blocking up to 99% of damaging UV rays and infrared radiation with window films, your valuables will look fantastic for years to come.
There’s something inside your home even more precious than furniture and keepsakes – your family’s health. Even if you’re careful to protect yourself from the sun when you’re enjoying outdoor activities, UV rays can be harmful indoors, too. And it isn’t limited to your skin – the sun’s glare makes it challenging to watch TV or work on the computer, which in turn causes health problems like eye strain and headaches. If someone in your home suffers from migraines, limiting sun exposure inside your space is of paramount importance.
As good as it feels to protect your home and family, the energy savings that architectural window tint create are the main reason homeowners have them installed. Most homes have spots that are challenging to cool, and you’ll have more of those spots the larger your home is. If your indoor temperature is inconsistent, your HVAC system is working harder to cool your home efficiently, leading to larger energy bills. With high-quality architectural window films, like the ones Turbo Tint installs, you’re blocking well over half of the sun’s heat from entering your home. Some films can even block up to 78%! When your home isn’t absorbing as much of the sun’s heat, you can run your HVAC less at higher temperatures and stay comfortable.
Cost Of Window Film Vs. Window Replacement
As you’ve considered your options for cooling your home more efficiently, you might have looked at replacing your windows all together. Many high-end replacement windows come with sun-blocking glass options that are as good at limiting heat transfer and blocking UV rays as architectural window films, but they can be pretty pricey. In fact, a single replacement window can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to well over $1000 for one window. If that’s a cost you can’t justify right now, or if your current windows work well aside from the excessive heat, installing quality window tint instead is an equally effective solution for a fraction of the cost. It’s not a temporary measure, either; since window films pay for themselves in a far shorter amount of time than replacement windows, they’re an overall better value.
Interested in Architectural Window Tinting? Trust the Experts at Turbo Tint of North Oklahoma City.
Turbo Tint customers often think we only tint the windows on your vehicle, but we do a lot more than that! Our architectural window tinting services provide the same level of quality for a price that fits your budget. Like our automotive window tint, Turbo Tint’s architectural window films cut down on UV exposure, prevent sun damage, and help your home maintain a more consistent temperature year-round. You’ll love the energy savings!
For the most reliable architectural window tinting services in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Nichols Hills, Piedmont, and the surrounding areas, choose Turbo Tint of North Oklahoma City. Contact us today to learn more about what we can do for your home.