energy-efficient blinds

High utility bills can put a strain on your monthly budget and leave you with less money for things like eating out, entertainment, and saving for retirement. You don’t have to unplug devices and appliances whenever you’re not using them to save energy.

For most households, the windows are one of the most common sources of high utility bills. Installing energy-efficient blinds can reduce the amount you have to rely on your furnace and air conditioner and let you enjoy savings month after month. Plus, new blinds will enhance your home’s décor and impress family and friends who come to visit.

How Your Windows Can Contribute to High Energy Bills

During the winter, small gaps and cracks around windows can allow cold air to enter your house and let warm air escape. That can make it hard to maintain a stable temperature inside. Your furnace might run constantly and still be unable to keep your house warm.

In the summer, sunlight can stream through the windows and heat up rooms in your house. Once the temperature rises, your air conditioner can struggle to bring it back down. You might run the AC around the clock, pay astronomical electricity bills, and still sweat while you’re home.

How Energy-Efficient Blinds Can Save You Money

In the winter, you can open blinds during the day to let the sun warm your house naturally. If you want to protect your privacy, you can angle the slats to let in sunlight without allowing neighbors to peer into your house.

When the sun sets on a winter evening, you can shut the blinds to retain heat that entered the house during the day. The blinds will help your home stay warm at night, which means you’ll be able to cut back on the amount you use the furnace and spend less on heating fuel.

During the summer, you’ll want to keep your blinds closed during the hottest parts of the day. When your blinds are shut, they’ll create a barrier that will block out sunlight and help keep your house at a comfortable temperature. That means you won’t have to run the AC all day and pay high electricity bills.

Get a Quote for New Window Treatments

Energy-efficient blinds can provide additional insulation, reduce heat transfer, and save you money. Blinds must be sized to fit each window and installed correctly to achieve the best results.

At Knox Blinds, we sell custom blinds that are made with durable materials. You can choose window treatments made with:

• Natural wood
• Faux wood
• Aluminum

Wood blinds are a perennial favorite, but real wood can warp if it’s exposed to moisture. Faux wood blinds are a better choice for kitchens and bathrooms, and they look just as beautiful as real wood.

Our aluminum blinds are sleek and sophisticated. They’re perfect for a house with modern, minimalist décor.

At a consultation, you can view samples, ask questions, and get an estimate. Call (865)544-8339 to make an appointment.