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Vinyl Storm Windows Recommendation
Gentlemen:
I purchased 15 vinyl storm windows which were self-installed in June to
replace the drafty aluminum storm windows which came on my house which was
built in 1963.
Prior to my purchase I investigated the new replacement windows that claim so
much energy efficiency improvements. Their cost seemed prohibitive at about
$400 or so each.
Mike's product makes no written claim for an improvement in efficiency, but
logic told me there would be at least some improvement. I looked at the price
of about $72 each as a way to improve the looks of my home, and any
insulating was just a bonus.
He results are in. I have now received two electric bills where the storm
window replacement project has been completed. I live in Nashville, Tennessee
where it is warm and humid in the Summer.
July, 2000 July, 2001
4302 KWH Used 3540 KWH Used
437 Degree Days 459 Degree Days
$270 $221
August 2000 August, 2001
4077 KWH Used 3163 KWH Used
448 Degree Days 438 Degree Days
$256 $197
1676 Fewer KWH Used
12 Degree Days Increase
$108 Less Spent
There have been no major changes in my house. We keep the thermostat at 76.
My wife works full time and I am semi-retired, in and out of the house daily.
There are just 2 of us and we still have 3 refrigerators and 3 freezers
running.
There was a statistically insignificant increase in the degree days ( 12, a
bit warmer than last year).
My KWH was decreased by 1676. My electricity costs were reduced by $108.
This is the way to go. I highly endorse and recommend these vinyl storm
windows. They improved the looks of a house tremendously over the old
aluminum storm windows. A better reason to install these for the increase in
insulating that is realized on older homes with original single pane windows.
Avery L. Puckett
Nashville, TN.
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