About a year ago, Netflix came out with a series called Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. If you haven’t seen it, the series focuses on several American families that need help organizing and decluttering their homes. Japanese tidying expert Marie Kondo comes to their homes and takes the families through her “KonMari method” of organization. One of the keys to the method is to go through each item, one by one, and determine whether or not that item “sparks joy”. If an item does spark joy, you keep it, if it doesn’t, you thank it, and then get rid of it. So, what does this have to do with replacement windows? Just like many people have items in their homes that are no longer useful or enjoyable, there are also many homeowners who are living in homes with old, inefficient, or even …
energy efficient replacement windows san diego
Most San Diego homeowners who are looking to replace their windows are doing so because they want to improve their home’s energy efficiency. The replacement windows we sell at BM Windows all come standard with insulating technology built in. They include two panes of Low-E glass, vinyl frames, warm-edge spacers, and more. You can also choose to upgrade your windows with additional energy-saving features, such as Argon gas in between the two panes of glass. But even if you choose to go with the standard options, your new windows will make your home more energy-efficient, saving you money on heating and cooling costs every month!
If you have questions about how to compare the various energy efficient replacement windows and doors in San Diego, our team is happy to help! At your in-home or in-store appointment one of our helpful team members can answer any questions you have and help you select the best options for your specific San Diego home. You can also read the blog posts below to learn more about energy efficient replacement windows and doors.
Keeping the Cold Out: Energy-Efficient Windows Aren’t Just for the Summertime
As winter approaches, you might not be thinking about how to prepare, since San Diego is not exactly known for its harsh winter temperatures. Unlike people in other parts of the country, San Diegans really have no need to stock their pantries, take measures to keep their pipes from bursting, or even cover their outdoor furniture. One thing homeowners in San Diego can do, however, is take measures to control the amount of energy they use to heat their homes in the winter. Let’s face it, most people who live in San Diego don’t like the cold—that’s why we live in San Diego! So, whenever the temperatures dip below 70 degrees, you start to hear heating units fire up in neighborhoods all over San Diego to keep the insides of those homes toasty warm. Using your heater isn’t the only way to …
What to Look for in a San Diego Replacement Window Company: Quality Products
The replacement window industry is unlike a lot of other industries that sell products to consumers. In many cases, a consumer can take one look at a product and tell if it’s well made or poorly made. On a more cheaply manufactured product, certain parts may look flimsy, or the product could just not feel as solid as you think it should. When it comes to replacement windows, a lot of the products on the market look very much the same—especially if you’re only looking at vinyl replacement windows. To confuse things even further, pretty much all replacement window products on the market make similar claims, such as “durable” or “energy efficient.” A lot of San Diego homeowners reach the conclusion that they should just go with the least expensive product they can find. This almost always …
What to Look for in a San Diego Replacement Window Company: Good Communication
This post is one is a series titled “What to Look for in a Replacement Window Company.” Not all San Diego replacement window companies are the same, so we wanted to do a series that would inform homeowners about what they should be looking for in a company when they decide it’s time to replace their home’s windows and doors. Buying replacement windows for your home is unlike most other purchases you make for your home. If you need a new appliance, for example, you go to a store, find one with the features you’re looking for, and then maybe shop around a little bit more to find the best price on that particular model. With replacement windows, things are a bit more involved. Buying new windows is a process. You want to make sure you are working with a San Diego replacement window …
What You Should Know Before You Buy Replacement Windows from a San Diego Lowe’s Home Improvement Store
If you own a home in San Diego, you’ve probably been to a Lowe’s home improvement store at one time or another. Lowe’s and other “big box” home improvement stores like it, used to be places where DIYers went to buy the supplies they needed to complete projects on their own. But today, these stores offer all types of home services, from kitchen cabinet installation to garage door installation, and yes, replacement window installation. Many San Diego homeowners start their search for replacement windows at places like Lowe’s simply because they are familiar with them. They’ve seen their attractive displays of windows, and may have been approached by a friendly window salesperson while shopping in their stores. It may seem easy and convenient to purchase replacement windows from a store …
