Whether it is a commercial window or a residential window, replacing windows can be something you might want to put off, deciding that it is something that is just too expensive to do. You want to wait for the right time but the right time never seems to come along.

What you might not realize is that the longer you wait to replace the windows in your home them more money you are going to have, well, go out the window. Residential window replacement or commercial window replacement does not have to be something that sets you back too terribly bad. On average, replacing a window can cost anywhere from $300 to $700, depending, of course, on what type of window it is and where it is located.

Good quality windows that are installed properly and are maintained well can last up to 20 years or even longer, depending on the material and the way they are made. A window company that can trust to do the window installation job properly will also be the company that will be able to advise you on just what type of home windows or commercial windows will be right for your specific situation.

Commercial window replacement, for example, might not be something that you thought would be high on your priority list when you bought the building you are in. Maybe you thought you wouldn’t be staying as long as you have in your current space. Maybe other factors have kept you from paying attention to your windows. Whatever the case may be, looking at your energy bills and the heating bills, in particular, might shed a little bit of light on what you need to do to save some significant money in the long run.

If you have windows that are drafty and let the hot air escape to the outside, your heating bills can increase by anywhere from 105 to 25%. This is not an insignificant amount of money over a very short period of time. Investing in commercial window replacement or residential window replacement now will give you the kind of return on your investment that you would expect to see elsewhere in your investment life.

For example, if you are considering replacing the older double-pane windows in your 2,600 square-foot home with energy-efficient windows with low-E coatings, according to the Efficient Windows Collaborative, you could save up to 15% a year on your energy bill.

Replacing windows is not something that anyone really looks forward to; it’s true. However, if you make the move and replace your windows when they need replacing, you will begin to see the return on your money in very short order. Your heating and electric bills will thank you for it.