Summer is typically our busiest time of the year at BM Windows. Many of our customers want to experience the energy-saving benefits of replacement windows during the hottest months of the year. This means our installation teams, our office staff, and our replacement window manufacturers are all working overtime to meet customer demands. As summer is coming to an end and we’re entering into fall, now is a great time to consider replacement windows for your San Diego home. Here are three r … [Read more...]
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Does Your House Get Hot During the Summer Months? Your Windows Are Likely to Blame
Some of the hottest months of summer are upon us. If you’re like many San Diego residents, especially those who live farther inland, you are probably running your cooling system more often during the day in order to stay comfortable indoors. As a result, your energy bill goes up. But what if it didn’t have to be this way? Old single pane windows are notorious for letting in unwanted heat, and since windows typically make up about 15-20 percent of the surface area of a home’s walls, having inef … [Read more...]
BM Windows Owner Offers Comments for San Diego Replacement Window Publication about Window Quality
As a leading replacement window company in San Diego, we often get asked for our thoughts on various aspects of the window and door industry. Recently, our owner, Michal Bohm, was asked about whether or not the quality of the windows you purchase really makes that big of a difference for an article in Window & Door Consumer, a San Diego-based publication for homeowners looking at purchasing replacement windows and doors, window screens, and garage doors. We talk a lot about replacement … [Read more...]
“Who’s the Best Replacement Window Company in San Diego?”
This is a question a lot of San Diego residents want to know. We know this based on the Google search data we’ve seen. People are typing or speaking this very search into Google’s search engine. Presumably, they are considering replacement windows for their home and want to know what company they should go with. But they don’t just want any replacement window company—they want the best replacement window company in San Diego. Replacing your home’s windows and patio doors with newer, more energ … [Read more...]
Sliding and Swinging Patio Doors from Anlin That Are Built to Last in Your San Diego Home
Do you have an older sliding patio door in your San Diego home that doesn’t slide as smoothly as it once did? If you do, you’re not the only one. Many of the sliding patio doors with aluminum frames that were originally installed in many San Diego homes have seen better days. We’ve been to the homes of more than one San Diego family in which the sliding patio door is completely unusable—not able to be opened or closed at all anymore. Not only is this inconvenient, but it can also present a safety … [Read more...]
BM Windows: A Top Replacement Window and Door Company, and Not Just in San Diego
You probably have never heard of Door & Window Market Magazine. That’s okay—most people haven’t. It’s a publication tailored to the fenestration industry, and it allows window companies like BM Windows stay on top of new replacement window products coming to the market, as well as the latest industry news. It is a respected publication and one that we read whenever it comes across our desk. Why do we mention Door & Window Market Magazine? Well, for the past four years, they have put ou … [Read more...]
Want Replacement Windows for Your San Diego Home Before Summer? Start Planning Now
It may seem too early to start thinking about summer—it’s still winter after all! Many of our customers want to have their new windows installed before the hot summer months get here. This typically makes spring the busiest time of year in the replacement window industry. As soon as the weather starts warming up, we start getting more calls from people who want energy-efficient windows and doors installed before summer. Spring isn’t just busy for our San Diego replacement window compa … [Read more...]
We Can Guess How Much Your San Diego Electricity Bill Increased This Past Year
Energy rates seem to go up every year, but much of the time, the increase is small, and you don’t really notice unless you keep very careful records of such things. However, this year, you may have noticed that your electricity bill was exceptionally high. It’s not your imagination. Rates from San Diego’s major electricity providers, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and Southern California Edison (SCE), both hit consumers of electricity with substantial rate hikes. At the beginning of … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Reduce Your Energy Usage Before Next Summer
Summer will be over soon, but it’s not too early to begin thinking about how you can reduce your energy usage before next summer arrives. There are three main things you can do in your home to help reduce your energy consumption, but they are all projects that require some research on your part, as well the funds to pay for them, so it’s a good idea to get started now! Beef Up Your Insulation How well your home is insulated has a lot to do with how much cooling you have to do in the summer. If … [Read more...]
Patio Doors and an Energy-Efficient San Diego Home: Yes, You Can Have Both!
With outdoor temperatures heating up, many homeowners naturally begin to think about their home’s energy efficiency. Replacing your home’s windows and patio doors is a great way to make your home more energy efficient, as well as more comfortable in the hot summer months. Sometimes, we come across customers who want to add large patio doors to their home, but are concerned that installing them will make their home less energy efficient. We certainly understand the concern. A lot of people sti … [Read more...]
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