How To Choose Replacement Doors For Energy Efficiency
Replacement doors can provide many benefits such as adding value to your home. They can also improve appearance and increase energy efficiency. There are home energy plans that help to reduce utility bills and add comfort to your home by controlling warm temperatures, cold temperatures as well as UV light penetration. If you are a consumer who is looking to purchase the best energy-efficient doors what you need to look for is a label that says, Energy Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR. What this means is that the product you are looking at is in compliance with EPA standards for energy efficiency. These ENERGY STAR rated products can make you eligible for rebates and for the federal tax credit.
The ENERGY STAR rating is important for many reasons. The EPA created the program to help with the possibility of conserving, developing and using energy efficient products. There are a few requirements that make a product eligible for the ENERGY STAR rating. The first requirement is that the product (windows or doors) offer much significant energy savings nationwide. Even though consumers are now looking for energy efficient interior doors, they are also still looking for the other features and performance desired from the product. Energy efficiency can be achieved through non-proprietary technology. This should be available in several products made by many manufacturers. If the eligible product is more expensive it must be proven that the product will provide savings over a reasonable amount of time. It must be possible to measure and document the amount of energy consumption and conservation while being tested. The last requirement that product needs to meet is that it must be clearly labeled for identification purposes. The product needs to stand out from the others.
The use of ENERGY STAR rated products for doors and windows will help increase the value or your home, save you money in the long run and help with damage caused by the outside elements.
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