energy-efficient window treatments

Heating and cooling bills are probably among your largest home-related expenses. Installing energy-efficient window treatments can help you limit the amount you have to rely on the furnace and air conditioner and keep your utility bills manageable.

How Energy-Efficient Window Treatments Can Save You Money

It’s simple. If you block out sunlight during summer days, you’ll be able to keep your home’s interior from getting unbearably hot. That means you won’t have to crank up the AC to cool the house down and run it all day to maintain a comfortable temperature.

During the winter, you’ll be able to open the window treatments during the day, use sunlight to heat your home naturally, then close the window treatments at night to retain heat. By following that simple practice, you’ll be able to cut back on the amount you run the furnace without sacrificing comfort.

How to Select Energy-Efficient Window Treatments for Your Home

Knox Blinds offers several types of window treatments that can help you block out light, maintain a moderate indoor temperature, and save money on your monthly utility bills. We sell:

• Blinds
• Plantation shutters
• Shades
• Draperies

Blinds have a versatile design that works with virtually any type of décor. If you install new blinds, you’ll be able to raise them to let the sun warm your house on a winter day, then close them at night to retain heat, or angle the slats to let in a moderate amount of light and heat.

Plantation shutters also have slats that can be adjusted to control the indoor temperature. They can be installed on most types of windows, as well as French and sliding doors.

Knox Blinds sells cellular, roller, Roman, and woven wood shades. For each type of shade, we offer several options that can block out light to varying degrees.

Draperies can be opened on a cold day to let in as much sunlight as possible, then closed at night to retain heat. In the summer, drapes can be closed during the day to shut out light and heat, then opened at night to let in cool, refreshing air.

Find the Right Energy-Efficient Window Treatments

If you’re not sure which option would work best for you, a consultant from Knox Blinds can answer questions and help you decide. Call (865) 544-8339 to schedule an appointment! We look forward to meeting you.