In locations such as southern and central Arizona, including Phoenix, replacement windows can make a noticeable difference in the comfort level of your house and in your utility bills. In addition to the benefits associated with energy and money savings, energy efficient replacement windows also improve the appearance of a home, reduce the noise level, allow less dust to enter a house, protect the interior (carpet, rugs, floors, furniture, window coverings, art, pictures) from fading caused by ultraviolet light, allow more light in and help reduce condensation on the windows.

Window Ratings
With well over three hundred days of sunlight each year, how well a window blocks the heat and ultraviolet rays from the sun is important. Energy Star windows are ranked in five categories. The U-Factor and the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient compute the amount of heat a window transfers and are the main score to concentrate on when buying replacement windows for a Phoenix home.

Solar Heat Gain
Solar heat gain is the amount of the sun's energy which is transmitted through a window. The sun's heat is transmitted through the glass in addition to the window frame and sash. The frame and sash can make up 10-30% of the area of a window so the frame construction is a significant feature. Windows use a variety of techniques to lessen solar gain.

Low-E Coatings
Low-E coatings diminish the heat and ultraviolet rays that pass through a window. Low-E coatings are incredibly thin, invisible metal layers attached to the glass. High, medium and low solar gain options of Low-E coatings are available on the market. To further minimize solar gain, some double pane windows have Low-E coatings on both pieces of glass.

Gas Fillings
The gap between the pieces of glass in double pane windows which can be filled with gas (Argon gas or Krypton gas). This gap can be filled air or gas (Argon gas or Krypton gas). The gasses are heavier than air and make it harder for hot or cold air to pass between the panes. Krypton is the denser of the two gasses and needs a narrower gap between the panes but is more expensive. The gasses are non-toxic so there is no health risk if a window is broken.

Window Frames
Vinyl windows frames are made with hollow spaces inside which may be filled with insulation to boost their thermal performance. Aluminum transmits heat quite well so aluminum windows have poor thermal performance unless a thermal break is added. A material which transmits heat very poorly is inserted between the aluminum pieces on the inside and outside of the window to form a thermal break.

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In climates such Phoenix, energy efficient windows can make a noticeable difference in the comfort level of your home and in your utility bills as well as extend the life of your air conditioner because it will have to run less.

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