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Minneapolis Home Window Replacement | How to Keep Your Home Cool in The Summer! Part 2

In this blog, A Pane in the Glass Construction, your very own local Minneapolis Home Window Replacement Contractor – will continue to touch upon the ways you can make sure to keep your Minneapolis MN home, cooler in the summer months. These methods however, may be a little more costly than easy fixes you can make in your  habits at home.

Minneapolis Home Window Replacement | Reducing the load on your AC

Your goal should be to introduce road blocks to warmer air and heat from the outside trying to get into your Minneapolis home. These methods may be a little more pricey, but the long term benefits far outnumber the initial costs of investing in energy efficient home upgrades. Your ultimate goal is to reduce your air conditioning bills and increasing your Minneapolis home’s resale value – all while keeping your home comfortable.

Minneapolis Home Window Replacement

  • High Efficiency Window Installation: Windows are the doors to the outside world. Heat can enter into your home using Windows as it’s access point. By installing energy efficient replacement windows in your home, you will be creating a barrier to this easy air flow in and out. By installing solar screens, you will be moving a
    nother step in the right direction!
  • Exterior Painting: Did you know that painting lighter colors on the outside of your home will help reflect light better as light paint absorbs heat less than dark colors. 
  • Home Insulation: installing insulation in your home can have great benefits in reducing the air leakage from your home to the outside. This can help reduce the load on your HVAC system and keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. By blocking and sealing cracks and air passages – a barrier is created that keeps the temperature in your Minneapolis MN home the way you want it to be. 
  • Energy Efficient Appliances: Buying a more energy efficient stove, dishwasher, washing machines or refrigerators even can help reduce the heat build up in your home and reduce your electric bills. It’s possible that you can be eligible for rebates for investing in more energy efficient home appliances. These appliances can also add to the equity of your Minneapolis MN home and increase it’s resale value. 

Minneapolis Home Window Replacement | Reducing the load on your AC

Not only do our Minneapolis Home Window Replacement Contractors provide you all your window installation, window repair, new windows, and window replacement needs in Minneapolis and St Paul, but no matter what door or siding type you are looking for A Pane In The Glass Construction is capable of providing it for you! We also have an excellent team of exterior remodeling siding experts and door installation contractors who will provide you with the best services the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul have to offer. Our highly skilled window and door installers are enough for you to be assured that your new doors and siding will be installed properly. If you are looking to install new or replacement doors and siding for your Minneapolis MN home do not hesitate to contact A Pane In The Glass Construction by calling 651-329-4815 or sending an email to allen@mnwindows.com. You should also check out our Facebook page to keep up with all our specials!

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