Does Installing WIndow FIlm Really Reduce Energy Costs in San Antonio?
Window Film For Energy Savings In San Antonio
Here in San Antonio we are lucky to have fairly temperate weather during the fall and winter months, but, come spring–this city really heats up. And with a season of sweltering 90 degree days right around the corner, home and commercial buildings owners in San Antonio are preparing for 6+ months of triple to quadruple digit energy bills from the constant running of A/C, plus, the almost inevitable repairs on HVAC systems that come along with running cooling systems so frequently. This is why, right around this time of year, a lot of folks here in San Antonio start considering making this the year they invest in window film–to prepare for the coming summer scorch. Which is why it makes sense then that the number one question we get here at Scottish Window Tinting from potential clients is–does window film really reduce energy costs? Our answer is a resounding yes!
How Window Film Increases Energy Efficiency
Window Film Keeps Heated And Cooled Air Inside
As it happens, nearly any home or business here in San Antonio is gaining (or losing) more than 50% of the air they pay to heat or cool right out the glass windows and doors of their property. Which is why window film is so effective. A seemingly thin layer of plastic, window film is actually a powerful insulator–trapping heated or cooled air inside where it belongs and saving you money by doing so.
Window FIlm Reduces Solar Heat Gain
In places like San Antonio especially, window film will block as much as 66% of the sun’s heat from building up on glass and transferring inside. This rids homes of hot and cold spots and reduces reliance on expensive A/C cooling. This also means a substantial reduction in the amount of A/C needed, which in turn lowers overall utility costs by up to 40%. In fact, the savings are so high, most of our customers see an ROI in 3 years!
Window Film Reduces HVAC Repairs And Replacements
When the A/C in your San Antonio property isn’t flipping on and off all the time, or overloaded in general, the less frequently it needs expensive repairs or even worse–replacement So, not only do you save on utilities but costly HVAC repairs and/or replacements too. It extends the lives of these types of systems greatly–and makes your life better in the process.
Don’t forget–you don’t just get an ROI and more money in your pocket with window film either. As it were, cost-effectiveness and comfort are intertwined–so while you are saving money with window film, you are also enjoying a more comfortable, glare-free environment with even temperatures too. Making window film a fantastic choice for those who want a better indoor San Antonio living and working space and more money in their pockets.
For more information on window film for your San Antonio home or commercial space, contact us at Scottish Window Tinting in San Antonio today.
