Windows Replacement in Utah

What You Need to Know About Windows in Utah

Utah is home to a desert climate, which is relatively rare in America and characterized by excessively dry heat in the summer and somewhat cold winters.1 Temperature can reach over 100 degrees F in parts of Utah in the summer, and days below freezing aren’t uncommon from November through March.2

This climate can be tough on home windows for a few reasons. First, the arid conditions can cause window seals to dry out, crack and cause air leaks. Second, excessive temperatures can often lead to a high degree of energy loss through the glass and frame materials — heat gain and loss through windows can represent up to 30% of a home’s energy usage for heating and cooling.3 Third, the sunlight in Utah is abundant and intense, which can contribute to interior heat in the summer and UV (ultraviolet radiation) damage to floors and furniture.

Since all of these factors are at play in Utah, replacement windows are more of a must there than in many other states. Replacing your windows will cost around $600 each but can end up saving Utahns up to $366 per year off heating and cooling costs.4 

Your window replacement cost depends on several factors, including how many windows you install, the size and style of the windows, where the windows are in your home, and more. In addition to lower energy bills, new windows will provide other benefits, including:

• Improved home value
• Improved curb appeal
• Potential for tax benefits for energy efficiency improvements
• More comfortable living areas in your home
• Less strain on your home heating and cooling systems, which means less frequent maintenance and replacement

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