8 Crystal Clear Advantages of Installing Residential Window Tints

1. Save Money on Energy Bills

Perhaps the most crystal clear reason to get residential window tints is that you will save money on your energy bills. Window tints are energy efficient. They block the sunlight coming through your windows, which means you don't have to pump so much money into cooling your home.

Window tinting in hot climates is especially important. You will save money year-round, not just in the summer. 



If you have a home with a lot of south-facing large windows, it's even more important to add residential window tints. The more windows you have that get direct sunlight, the more you can save on your energy bills. 

2. Maintain Your Temperatures

In a typical house, there are some rooms that always feel warmer than the others. This, of course, is because of the direction they face and how much direct sunlight they get. Residential window tints help you manage the overall consistency of temperature in your home.

Unless you have a room-by-room thermostat system on your air conditioning, your AC will try to maintain the same temperature throughout the house. So, if the room where your thermostat is located is south-facing and warmer than the rest, for example, your AC will work overtime trying to keep all your rooms the same cool, pleasant temperature!

3. Protect Your Home from UV Damage

UV exposure can occur in your home. So, UV damage can affect you and your family. It can also affect your furniture.

Residential window tints protect against UV rays. In fact, window tinting will block about 99 percent of UV rays. That kind of protection gives you peace of mind that you won't get too much UV exposure in your own home.

UV rays can also damage your furniture by fading it or drying it out. Over time, furniture that is in front of a window will fade or dry because of the UV rays and sunlight. So, adding window tints will keep your furniture looking healthy and new. 

4. Increase Safety in Your Home

Residential window tints increase the strength of your windows. This is because the tint material adds a layer to the window. That layer means there is some protection against your windows shattering and sending glass shards into your home.



With tints on your windows, you can feel a little safer inside. If the kids are playing with a ball outside and it hits the window there is less chance you'll get a flying shard coming your way. And if a bad storm hits and is strong enough to break windows, you won't be cleaning up glass from all over your home afterward. 

5. Improve Security for Your Family

Windows are the easiest way into a home for a thief. Residential window tints don't stop burglars from entering through a window, but they do make it a little tougher for them to get in.

Typically, a burglar will smash a window and climb through. But window tints make that initial smashing a little harder. This can be enough to put off a thief because they don't want to have to work hard to get in and risk being caught.

6. Reduce Glare Inside Your Home

Have you ever spent time walking around trying to work out which window the sun is shining through and on to your TV? The glare that comes through a window from a rising or setting sun can make it hard to see the TV or your computer or even each other!



Residential window tints reduce the glare that comes from the sun shining through your windows. With tints in place, you won't have to worry about not being able to see your favorite show or get your work done. You won't have to squint or put your hand above your eyes to have a conversation with your loved ones, either. 

7. Make Your Home Look Better

Residential window tints are available in decorative styles as well as a simple, basic one. This means you can add style and aesthetic curb appeal to your home when you add window tints.



Etched or frosted styles are options to consider in your residential window tints. But something to keep in mind is that the decorative tints are sometimes not as thick as the standard options. Make sure you are getting enough tint to do the main job of keeping your temperature down and reducing your energy bills. 

8. Reduce Maintenance

You can reduce the maintenance on your windows if you add residential window tints. This is because the tints are water-resistant. You can also add a coating to the tints that stops scratches.

The resistance to water reduces water spotting. It also stops fingerprints from spoiling the look of your windows. 



You won't have to clean your windows as often, but when you do, it will be easier because of the tint's properties. Make sure to check with your installer about how to clean your window tints. 

Residential Window Tints Are Definitely Worth It

As you can see, adding residential window tints to your home can have a big impact. Most importantly, you'll save money on your cooling bills.

But there are other advantages to adding window tints. From safety and security to in-home comfort, window tints stop ultraviolet rays, protect home furnishings, and reduce sun damage.

We've been installing residential window tints for years, so we know how good they can be. If you'd like to chat with an expert about the benefits of window tints, get in touch with us  at Sunstopper Window Tinting. We're ready to help make the inside of your home feel better.