subject: Lower Your Electricity Bill With Awnings [print this page] Imagine being able to keep your home cool during the summer, without the aggravation of ridiculously high electricity bills. By using awnings, you can do just that. Awnings are more popular than ever, as people discover the cost saving benefits that they bring to the table.
Keep Your Home Cool in the Summer:
In the Summertime, the suns rays can beat down on a home and severely increase the temperature inside. If you've ever sat by a window on a bright, sunny summer day, then you know how intense the rays of the sun can be. Many will notice, that a high percentage of what an air-conditioning unit has to do is to lower the temperature of the air inside a house, which has been heated up by the suns rays, streaming in through the windows. In other words, if the sun's rays can't get in, a lot of the air in your home would stay reasonably cool. This phenomenon is a huge reason for the increasing popularity of outdoor blinds and other things - and why awnings can be so very helpful.
Awnings are a simple way to cut down on your summer electricity usage. Research has found that awnings are able to lower electric bills within an average range of 17% to 24%, the difference depending on environmental factors such as the amount of sun that a place gets. Better still, awnings work the most efficiently during peak energy times - especially when the sun is at its most intense. With the use of awnings, far less electricity is needed to keep your house cool during the peak hours of use; as a result, the likelihood of brownouts and other problems in your area is reduced. It's just one small way that awnings can have an impact on an entire area.
Awnings: So Many Options:
A lot of homeowners are uncertain about considering fitting awnings to their homes because the are cautious about the aesthetic appeal the awnings will have on their homes. Happily, awnings come in many different colours, styles and configurations these days; there is bound to be a design that is perfect for your home. Another common concern is price; many people worry that they can't afford awnings. Luckily, there are awnings available at all price levels, from simple designs to very elaborate ones. If you want to save money on your electricity bill this summer, you should look no further than awnings.
