Blinds are not just window coverings and an attractive feature in you home, they also have the benefit of saving you money on your household bills if used correctly.
Keeping your house warm in winter and cool in summer costs you money. One of the main ways heat and cold are transferred into your home is through windows. Choosing the right blinds can help maintain the temperature in your home at an ideal level.
How opening and closing blinds can save money
Closing and opening blinds at the correct times can reduce the energy you use in your home. On a hot day when the sun shines into your house, it heats the interior. Glass magnifies the heat of sunlight as it enters the window. The homeowner then uses air conditioning or fans to cool the interior down. By closing blinds to keep direct sunlight out of the house, the unwanted heat is reduced.
Closed blinds also reduce energy use in winter. Heat is lost through windows during cold nights and by closing the blinds at the right time, insulation is added to the windows.
On the other hand, by opening the blinds to let sunlight in during cold days, solar heat is let into the room and less heating appliances are necessary.
Choice of blinds
Blinds with slats such as Venetian blinds, are very efficient for heat control during the summer, reducing summer heat gain and reducing glare, while providing good daylight indoors. They may be less effective at preventing heat loss during winter, but wooden Venetian blinds do a good job of blocking transfer of heat through windows and by adjusting the slats for light control, you can maintain the temperature.
Some fabrics have stronger insulating capabilities than others. Blockout blinds not only block out the light during the night, but also offer more insulation between the window and the room.
By choosing the right blinds, you can save on your monthly bills. Do not hesitate to contact us if you are in the market for blinds.
