Motorized Shades: A Popular and Perfect Solution for Home or Office Window Automation

Did you know that windows can be up to 10 times less energy efficient than your walls?

That's right!

This is also the reason they can be letting up to 30% of your air-conditioned or heated air exit your home. That's a lot of wasted energy, as your HVAC system accounts for about 40% of your yearly electricity bills.

Now, consider that Texas homeowners pay a monthly average of $127 for electricity. This means your windows can be wasting up to $180 a year in heating and cooling dollars! Moreover, it is necessary to run regular maintenance for
residential electrical systems. Mandurah electrician services run
safety system checks to make sure you are living in a safe environment.

The good news is, innovative motorized shades for windows can help you avoid such wastage. They can help boost your windows' energy efficiency. Furthermore, they're pretty and much safer than conventional window shades.

Ready to learn more about what these window treatments for Dallas homes can bring to the table? Then let’s dive right into it!

Enjoy the Convenience and Smartness of Window Automation

Today, nine in 10 U.S. consumers now own some type of smart home device. But Google Home and Amazon Alexa aren't the only things that can help make a home "smart".

Motorized window treatments offer an affordable way to achieve this goal. These window automation products give you total control on when you want them open or shut. Whatever position you want your shades to be in, you can do that through an app in your mobile device.

They’re also an excellent solution to homes that have many windows. With a single tap of your smartphone, you can raise or close all the shades throughout your home. You also have separate control over each unit, so you can dictate which ones open or close.

Save Energy through Scheduled Movements of Your Window Treatment

Automated window treatments allow you to set them up to close during Dallas' hottest times of the day. You can also automate them to completely open for a set amount of time during the day. If you forget to close the shades before leaving for work, you can remotely do so using its mobile app.

All these help you avoid running your HVAC unit with uncovered windows. You can even set your shades to close, say half an hour before your heater or cooler starts running. This way, your home will already have optimal indoor temperature as soon as you get back from work.

Cut Your Electric Bills by Still Giving You Enough Natural Light

Many elegant window treatment options come with vanes that you can tilt to let natural light in. This works great for both homes and offices, as they still diffuse light and provide privacy. But when you want to get more sunlight in, you simply have to adjust these vanes.

The more natural light you take advantage of, the lower your electricity bills will be. Once you're done for the day, you can use the automated window app to completely shut the shades for you.

Save Heating and Cooling Dollars by Keeping Drafts at Bay

Air leaks, or drafts, can add between 10% to 20% to your electricity bills. Old or faulty windows are some of the common sources of these air leaks.

It's best that you get new, energy-efficient window replacements for old windows. But you can also minimize drafts by installing motorized shades on your windows. Close your shades completely, and you can keep those chilly drafts from entering.

Cordless Shades for Increased Safety

Every day, at least two kids end up in U.S. emergency departments because of window blind cords. Many of them suffer from lacerations and bruises caused by cord entanglement. The worse possible outcome is strangulation.

If you have little children or pets, cordless window shades should be a must at home. Some of your best options are Hunter Douglas Pirouette window shadings. Not only are these cordless shades safer -- you'll also find them in hundreds of gorgeous fabrics!

Even if you don’t have kids or pets, you should still go with cordless shades for their convenience. Their cordless feature also makes them easier to clean and maintain.

Greater Privacy and Security

In 2017, there were 42,634 non-violent crimes (including burglaries) in Dallas, Texas. Granted, that's over 2,000 fewer crimes than 2016, but that's still a high number.

You can make your home less attractive to burglars by making it appear occupied. One way to do this is to change the positions of your window coverings every now and then throughout the day. With motorized window shades, you can do this even when you're away from home.

Once you’re home, you can draw your shades shut to enjoy a high level of privacy. During the weekends, when you want to catch up on your sleep, you can set your shades to open at a later time.

Protection from the Sun’s Dangerous UV Rays

Within 15 minutes of direct exposure to the sun, its UV rays can already damage your skin. Glass windows don't do much to block these UV rays.

The same types of damaging UV rays can also ruin your beautiful hardwood flooring. These rays can also make your carpet brittle and discolored. You can expect the same damage and reduced lifespan in furniture that gets a lot of sun exposure too.

Protect yourself (and your investments) by covering your windows with beautiful, light-blocking shades. Better yet, opt for motorization, so in case you ever forget to close them, you can do so remotely. This way, you don't have to worry about your furniture getting too much sun if you're away during the weekend.

Get Your Gorgeous Motorized Shades Now

As you can see, motorized shades offer more benefits than traditional window treatments. The fact alone that they can help bring your electricity bills down should be enough reason to get them. Plus, they're great curb value-boosters, which can help you sell your home faster in case you ever do.

Ready to explore your various automated window treatment options? If so, then please don't hesitate to ask us for your free project estimates!