The topic of energy efficiency is a hot one in political circles these days. With the President putting pressure and focus on creating a “greener tomorrow”, now is a great time to evaluate your home to see where you can save money through energy efficient efforts.

Some tips for making your home more energy efficient -

1. Replace your old refrigerators, washing machines and clothes dryers and other “energy hog” appliances with Energy Star rated appliances.

2. Replace incandescent light bulbs with energy efficient CFL light bulbs. They last 10 times longer than an average incandescent light bulb and provide approximately the same amount of light.

3. During the summer, set your thermostat at 78 degrees.

4. Run pool pumps, clothes dryers, washing machines and other “non-essential” appliances during “off-peak” times (before noon and after 6:00 pm)

5. Unplug non-essential appliances when they are not in use. This includes cell phone chargers, toasters etc.

6. Check windows and doors for proper seals. Re-caulk / weather strip where necessary.

7. Replace old single pane wood or aluminum windows with dual pane windows. Win-Dor offers a complete line of vinyl windows to help reduce the amount of energy needed to heat or cool your home.

Upgrading old pool pumps, air conditioners and condensers in your home with new, energy efficient items is also a cost effective way to save money on your utility bills.

For those that are serious about reducing energy consumption and energy bills, look into a solar electric system for your home. The State and Federal Governments are offering generous incentives to homeowners looking to produce their own power and reduce their energy costs.

For a free, in-home energy audit of your home, contact Win-Dor via phone or “Request a Consultation” through our website.

Summer is coming and Win-Dor’s line of Bi-Fold doors are an exciting and dramatic addition to your living and entertaining needs!

Bi-Fold doors can add dramatic dimensions to homes, opening up entire rooms and indoor entertaining areas to backyard landscapes, outdoor patios as well as sweeping mountain and ocean views.

Bi-Fold doors are available in custom sizes from 6’0” to 52’0” and up to 8’0” tall. Homeowners throughout Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego counties are using this remarkable door system to completely transform the look and feel of their home.

Contact us today for more information about our Bi-Fold door system or click on “Request A Consultation” to schedule a free, no-obligation in home estimate.

Win-Dor has been asked this questions many, many times over the past month and the answer is YES! We have refined our manufacturing process to include Argon gas to meet the Federal requirements of .30 U-Factor and .30 SHGC.

It is important to ask a prospective window company whether or not they meet the requirements. Without it, you will not be eligible for the Federal tax credit. We believe in transparancy here at Win-Dor and will be happy to provide with this information. We also would like to extend an invitiation to our past and potential customers to come down to our manufacturing facility to see the process for yourself.

One item to note is that Win-Dor manufacturers its products with only the best available components in the market. We do not “up-charge” for items such as composite foam super spacer or energy efficient glass.

Take advantage of our low price guarantee. We want to make you a part of the Win-Dor “family”.

The new Federal Stiumlus signed into last month by President Obama allows for a tax credit of up to 30% of the purchase price of qualifying windows or $1500.

Win-Dor, based in Anaheim, CA manufacturers a full line of vinyl replacement windows and doors, most of which will meet or exceed the federal .30 SHGC / .30 U-Factor requirement under this stimulus plan. We have taken many steps to increase the energy efficiency of our product by adding Argon to our manufacturing process. These steps have helped us meet the new Federal requirements. But what is SHGC and U-Factor you may ask?

SHGC, or Solar Heat Gain Coefficient is a measurement of how well a window blocks heat from sunlight. The lower the SHGC factor or a window, the less solar heat it trasmits. Southern Californian’s come to appreciate this in the summer months when the sun is blazing down on their homes as a low SHGC will keep heat from entering your home, causing your air conditioner from running as much and lowering your electricity bill.

U-Factor is a measurement of how well a window prevents heat from escaping. In the winter months, this can help on those cold nights to keep your house insulated from the outside elements and keep your heater from having to run overtime.

As of this writing, President Obama is set to sign the Economic Stimulus Package Bill. Of the $787 billion in the package, upwards of $8 billion is be dedicated to help homeowners make their homes more energy efficient.

Currently, homeowners can receive a tax credit for up to 10% of the purchase price of qualifying energy efficient products with a cap of $200.

Under the new plan, this tax credit will be increased to 30% of the purchase price of qualifying energy efficient products with a cap of $1500. This is a substantial money saving idea by the Federal Government and one that will help to increase energy efficiency and lower energy costs.

For homeowners looking to replace windows and doors in their home, the energy savings can equal up to 30-40% per year. CNN has a well written article highlighting the energy savings plan within the Economic Stimulus Package.

The bill also creates opportunity for those in low – and middle – income households to weatherize their homes. For more information regarding the Weatherization Assistance Program, visit the Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance website.

If you are considering replacing your old windows and doors, now is a great time! With Win-Dor’s roll back pricing, February patio door specials and the tax credits, you can replace the look and energy efficiency of your home and keep money in your pocket.

Visit our “Request a Consultation” page to schedule a free, no-obligation in-home estimate today.

The 2008 Economic Stabilization Act, signed into law by President Bush in October 2008 provides for an energy tax credit for homeowners who improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

Under the act, qualifying window and door replacements done between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009 are eligible and provides a tax credit of 10% of the purchase price of the improvement up to $200.00. This is great news for homeowners looking to replace their old, single pane windows with new, vinyl replacement windows and doors.

Win-Dor builds quality vinyl windows and doors, many of which qualify for this tax credit. If you are thinking about replacing your windows and doors, give us a call to schedule and in-home, no obligation consultation or visit our “Request a Consultation” page on our website. Not only will you be receiving a quality product from Southern California’s largest vinyl window and door manufacturer, you will also be saving money on your taxes and improving the energy efficiency of your home.

For more information regarding the tax credit, visit the Energy Star website at www.energystar.gov.

Welcome to the new and improved Win-Dor website. As Southern California’s largest manufacturer-direct builder of vinyl windows and doors, we hope that you find our new format user friendly and informative.

Win-Dor manufacturers a variety of vinyl windows and doors to meet both retro-fit and new construction needs. We offer limited life-time warranties on our products and custom build windows and doors to your specific opening size and specifications.

Please check back often as we will be featuring monthly specials,new products, tips on design features for your home, window care and industry happenings.

If you are in the market to replace your old windows and doors with new, vinyl replacement windows and doors, please use the “Request a Consultation” feature to have one of our trained, factory representatives come to your home to give you a free, no obligation consultation.

Happy 2009! We look forward to showing you why Win-Dor is Southern California’s premier vinyl window and door manufacturer.