subject: Exchange Your Windows For Lower Energy [print this page] Fewer outgoings have risen as quickly as the cost of energy bills over the past few years as suppliers continue to raise their prices to new heights. This has left thousands of people living in fuel poverty; an instance that occurs when fuel bills account for no less than 10 per cent of the monthly wage of the homeowner.
But the blame cannot be laid solely at the major energy suppliers! Some homes simply are not as energy efficient as they need to be and this is because they do not have the correct windows installed in terms of insulation. Single glazing does not do the job these days, anyone who believes it does only needs to walk past them or put a candle next to their windows to witness the amount of draughts they let in.
Whenever heat manages to escape from your home you are effectively wasting valuable energy and your money. It makes far more sense to replace all your old windows and replace them with double glazing in Dundee, double glazing in Montrose or double glazing in Stonehaven as it will contain and store warm air so that energy bills instantly drop.
Some people will be put off getting windows because of the costs involved and that is understandable. But when you consider how much cash they will save you in the long-term, the initial investment into them will seem like a drop in the ocean. Each time your monthly energy bill lands on your doorstep you will notice an immediate difference in cost compared to what it was before you replaced your windows.
To ensure that you get the best value for money out of your windows you should also check to see whether you are on the cheapest possible tariff. Contact your current supplier to see whether you are on the most suitable deal, if not then ask if they can provide you with a better package. If that fails then it is time to go elsewhere and see what other tariffs are out there.
Once you have secured a better existing tariff or brand new energy package regularly supply your energy company with a meter reading as this will ensure that you never get overcharged and avoid estimated billing.
The time, effort and money involved in buying new windows may seem exhaustive, but once done and dusted you can expect lower energy for good.
