- Touch the glass on the inside of your window. Is it cold when it’s cold outside or warm when it’s hot outside?
- Does it feel colder or hotter next to a window?
- Do you ever see condensation or frost on your windows?
- Are any of your window frames rotting, cracking, or warping?
- Do your windows get stuck or can’t be locked?
- Hold a candle next to a window, especially around the edges. Does the flame flicker?
- Is there any broken glass in your windows?
- Do you think your windows look bad?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should call or schedule an appointment online with a HEP consultant. Our advice is absolutely free, and our representatives will help you solve your problems, not twist your arm to buy.
Why Should You Replace Your Windows Now?
- HEP is offering 25% off this spring
- Up to $500 tax credit still available right now (visit http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm for details)
- $500 Rebate available from TVA (visit http://www.tva.gov/ee/in_home_eval.htm for details)
- Rising fuel prices are driving up the cost of windows as well as energy
- The EPA reports energy savings of up to 15%
- You will start saving on utility bills immediately
If saving money and reducing your carbon footprint doesn’t convince you, consider this:
- Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report shows that Replacement Windows are one of the best investments, averaging a 91.6% return.
- The REALTOR® Magazine 2010-11Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report says that upscale vinyl window replacements were expected to recoup 72.6% upon resale, and entry door replacement remained the project that returned the most money, with an estimated 102.1% of cost recouped upon resale.
Whether you’re selling your home or not, this means the money you spend now on replacement windows and doors will increase your home’s value by enough to make it worth the investment. Add to that your energy savings and the rebates that are available right now and you can’t go wrong!
