If your home's old windows are damaged or drafty, it's time to schedule a window replacement. Upgrading to energy-efficient glass for your new windowpanes will make your home more comfortable, and can even help you save money. Genesee Glass & Mirror in Rochester, NY, are glass and window repair experts with over 30 years of industry experience. Why do they recommend energy-efficient glass for window replacements? Here are their top five reasons:

• Reduces HVAC Usage: Energy-efficient windows are made up of two or more panes of specially treated glass; between the layers is an inert gas (usually argon) that acts as a thermal barrier to prevent temperature-controlled air from escaping. This means your heating and cooling system doesn’t have to work as hard to keep your home at a consistent, comfortable temperature.
• Decreases Energy Costs: Switching to energy-efficient window replacements can help you save money over time. When your HVAC equipment doesn’t have to work as hard to keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter, your utility bills will shrink. 
• Eliminates Fogged Glass: Energy-efficient [Low-E] windows are also treated with a thin layer of metallic particles that can help eliminate condensation on the glass. This will also help reduce frost buildup that can damage your glass during the winter.
• Prevents Interior Fading: The thin layer of metallic particles [Low-E] on energy-efficient windows can also reflect UV rays. Reducing sun exposure in your home helps prevent fading and damage to your walls, furniture, carpets, and wood flooring.
• Provides a Sound Barrier: Replacing single pane windows with double pane energy-efficient glass can help block noise from the outdoors and make your home's interior more comfortable.

If you are ready for window replacement and want to learn more about energy-efficient glass, call the glass replacement experts at Genesee Glass & Mirror at  (585) 621-3580. For more information on all services including, mirror replacement, shower glass doors, and automotive glass replacement visit them online.