There are a number of ways to cut down energy use and consumption in your home and one of these ways includes the utilization of effective window treatments. Like other technological advancements we’ve seen in the past decade, the motorized window shade industry has also seen some leaps and bounds in technology and design that can usually save the modern homeowner hundreds in energy costs.
Traditional manual blinds and shades are certainly effective at keeping heat in or out, depending on the season. But there are some pitfalls to manual blinds that electric shades can help alleviate. The materials and designs used in today’s window treatments are often more effective at keeping the climate of your home stabilized without having to adjust your thermostat. Simply put, they often keep the heat out more effectively than the more out-dated materials used on blinds.
Electric shades provide some convenient features manual shades do not that also allow for more energy savings. Someone is not always at home to open or close the blinds when necessary. Motorized blinds can be programmed, or you can install sun sensors, so the blinds open or close when the sunlight is at its hottest whether or not someone is home to manually do so. Having your shades open or closed at the right times of the day can help you save a significant amount on energy costs. It is now possible to integrate your motorized blinds into your home’s computer, home automated system, HVAC or audio/video systems and more. These technological advancements allow you to control your blinds away from home, as well.
Motorized shades are also manufactured at different opacities, so you can choose how opaque you want them for each room in your home. Obviously, depending on where you live and the climate you experience will be a contributing factor in your choice of obscurities. With home theaters or movie rooms more popular in today’s homes, it’s not uncommon for homeowners to choose fully blacked out electric shades for their movie room.
Because many electric shades are so much more effective at saving energy consumption, there are often tax rebates available for those who choose them for their home. It pays to look into the rebates that are available, should you choose to install motorized shades into your home.
Electric Shades are fantastic features to integrate into the look of your home. Get in touch with DEL Motorized Solutions they are the best provider in the area.
