Whether you’re looking to update your Dayton home with energy efficient windows to reduce your power bills or you’re preparing to sell the house, the first step in the process is deciding how much you need in your window replacement budget. So how do you know what to expect when it comes to pricing your windows and installation?
The cost of windows can vary drastically depending on the style of windows you are getting and the features of the window itself. For instance, multi-pane windows that come with all of the high efficiency treatments cost more than a single pane window with an aluminum frame. The cost of the window will also depend on the size, and whether or not it is a specialty window such as a bay window or a round cutout. For more details, you can always ask for a price list from your consultant which will give you more details about how each product line and what you can expect.
You will almost certainly want to hire a professional to install your new windows in your home. They have the tools necessary to make repairs if there is any issue with the window frame. In addition, many companies will only honor their warranty if the installation is done by a trained professional. Thus, DIYers often void their warranties unintentionally, which could come back to bite you in the future.
In addition, a portion of your installation fee will be the set up and clean up fees. If you decide to only replace a few windows at a time to spread out your window replacement budget, you will end up paying those set up and clean up fees each time they come out to your house. Typically you will save money by having all of your windows replaced at one time. Even if you have to take out a loan to pay for the whole project up front, the financing charges are often less than what you will pay in repeated installation fees. Speak to your Dayton consultant about discounts for whole home installations.
Most state and local governments offer incentives for upgrading your home to energy efficient windows with an Energy Star rating. As you create your budget, remember that you may be able to get some of that money back at the end of the year when you file your taxes, or you may be able to send in a rebate. You will need to budget all of the money up front, but the refund is worth including in your overall budget. Also consider the monthly heating and air conditioning savings you will experience with the installation of more energy windows.
As you begin to set up your window replacement budget, use the price list provided by your local window company to add up how many windows of each type you will be replacing. Then ask about how much you can expect to spend on installation costs and if there are any incentives for doing a complete installation at one time. Finally, create a line item for the tax incentives you will receive once the installation is complete.
To learn more about window replacements with Renewal by Andersen, contact us today for your free consultation.
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