Window & Door Purchasing Tips
Ask for ENERGY STAR
If you want ENERGY STAR, ask for it. When purchasing an ENERGY STAR
qualified window or door, ask for products that match your Climate
Zone.
Our window and door manufacturer is an
Energy Star partner
and offers products that meet the ENERGY STAR qualification
criteria. The key is to ask for them.
Confirm the ENERGY STAR Label
Our window displays have an official ENERGY STAR label including the
following information (examples below).
- The ENERGY STAR Certification Mark
- A map showing where the product is qualified
- A qualification statement
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Official label for products qualified in all four Climate
Zones (Northern, North/Central, South/Central, and Southern) |
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Official label for products qualified in the Northern
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Have Windows Properly Installed
Proper installation is critical for achieving full product
performance and avoiding water damage. Windows and doors should be
installed by trained installers according to manufacturer
instructions. A manufacturer's warranty may be void if the product
is not installed according to instructions. When hiring a
contractor, interview candidates and ask for references. The Federal
Trade Commission recommends
questions to ask potential contractors. If installation requires
scraping lead-based paint, be sure to take
proper precautions.
You can tell if a window meets the new ENERGY STAR qualification
criteria by checking the window's
NFRC label.
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