In order to encourage Americans to be more concerned about the environment and their use of valuable fuels and limited resources, the government is issuing a tax credit equal to 30% of the product cost of new energy-efficient doors and windows. There is a cap amount of $1,500 for the tax credit. This means that even if 30% of the product cost of your doors and windows exceeds $1,500, you will only receive a maximum tax credit of $1,500. In addition, the tax credit is only applicable to the product cost of your new doors and windows. Labor costs are not included, so make sure you ask for separate receipts that differentiate between the installation costs and the actual product costs.

While you may be saving money immediately with the federal tax credit, you can also save money over the long run if you purchase new doors and windows. In certain areas of the country where the climate is drastic much of the year, utility bills can transform from a small annoyance to a proverbial nightmare. This is especially true for homeowners who have older houses equipped with aged doors and windows. It is much easier in these homes for hot and cold air to seep inside, making your heater and air conditioning systems do unnecessary overtime that costs you money. Having your appliances working that hard consistently will also take its toll down the road in general wear and tear. Save your appliances and some extra cash by investing in energy-efficient doors and windows. You may be able to save up to hundreds of dollars each year once you do.

New windows and doors also have the potential to make your home safer for you and your family. Thin, frail doors that are decades old have the potential to be broken down easily. Aged, single-paned windows are easier for burglars and other intruder to break when they want entrance into a home. Protect your family more fully by investing in new doors and windows. New doors are strong and sturdy, offering your family a greater level of both safety and peace of mind as you lay down to sleep at night or leave the house empty during the day. New windows typically have thicker, more durable glass and are almost always double-paned, discouraging unwelcome guests from breaking in and risking personal injury and detection.