Energy Savings from New Windows in Hot Southern Summers
In long, humid summers, old windows can quietly drive up comfort problems and electric bills at the same time. If a room feels hotter than the thermostat says it should, or the AC seems to run nonstop, the glass, frames, and seals deserve a closer look. A big part of the energy savings from new windows comes from better control of solar heat gain. The less heat the windows admit, the less often the compressor has to cycle. For warm climates, you usually want a lower S