While wintertime isn’t nearly as harsh in this area of the country as it is in other states, it can still get chilly. Sometimes, it feels worse here because residents are so used to the sun and temperate weather! One way to be ready for winter this year is to get replacement windows in Eldorado Hills, CA. Getting them before winter can prepare you and your home in several ways.

You expect to have higher energy bills during the winter months. It’s just how things go. But when you get new windows installed before the chill hits the air, you will have much lower bills than normal. If you have older windows on your home, your HVAC has to work very hard to pump the warm air into your house. A lot of that air leaks out the windows and cold air leaks in. The HVAC has to work harder to keep the air at an even level, which means it runs more and wastes quite a bit of energy in doing so. Instead, with new windows, the air stays in and you don’t have to worry about energy flying out the window and your bills increasing for no reason.

With the holidays looming, isn’t is a nice idea to have a comfortable home that costs less money? When the family descends for gatherings, you can offer them temperature control without drafts. No one will need slippers or housecoats because you can keep the home at a nice, toasty level. Plus, you’ll have more money in your budget to purchase gifts, get store-bought cookies so you don’t have to make as many baking attempts, and decorate with new lights. It’s the time of the year when having a little extra cash goes the furthest.

If you like the warmth and the sun of California, winter can feel like torture. But if you prepare in advance with new windows, at least you know you can get the temperature you want inside. You’ll have to brave the chill in the air when you go out, but when you are home, there’s true comfort waiting for you. And our windows are going to allow in more natural light so when the sun does shine, you’ll get the rays you want in your home.

There are lots of things you might do to prepare for winter, including getting your sweaters off the shelf at the top of the closet. But if you want further comfort and lower bills this year (and for many years into the future), consider replacement windows in Eldorado Hills, CA before this winter hits. Call the experts at The Window and Door Shop Inc. at (916) 252-4100 for advice on what windows can help you meet your goals for the winter months and beyond. We’re happy to jump on the project to keep you warmer this season. Visit our showroom at 1717 Bell St Sacramento, CA 95825 to wander our selections and get some ideas on what’s right for your home.