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Energy efficient window treatments can translate into considerable utility bill savings. Though windows can be an attractive feature in any home, they can also account for 10% to 25% of a family's heating bill.

Rising prices for heating oil and natural gas could mean big bills once again this winter. Choosing energy saving window blinds and implementing other energy efficiency improvements can reduce the cost of heating and cooling the average home by up to 25%.

Environmental and consumer organizations have released a report documenting how natural gas and heating oil prices are creating real hardships for many American families this winter. Research shows that by using simple solutions such as sealing up drafts in windows and installing programmable thermostats, the average American family could save up to $750 in heating costs each year.

Though windows can be an attractive feature in any home; providing views, daylight, ventilation, and solar heating in the winter; they can also account for 10% to 25% of a family's heating bill. Since it costs the average American home about $1,300 to heat, that's up to $325 going right out the window! Also during the summer, air conditioners must work harder to cool hot air from sunny windows, eating much more energy and driving up costs.

Using energy efficient window treatments can translate into considerable utility bill savings. Blinds Chalet offers tips for window covering options that maximize the energy efficiency of a home:

Blinds can be an effective way to keep the house cooler in the summer, by reducing heat gain by around 45%. Wood blinds and faux wood blinds are extremely practical and provide for unsurpassed air and light flow, work to minimize harmful summer sun radiation and maximize heat retention during winter. Also blinds with trapezoid shaped bottom rails offer better closure, block more light, and maximize insulation.

Shades can also greatly increase the energy efficiency of your home. The U.S. Department Of Energy website states that, "when properly installed, window shades can be one of the simplest and most effective window treatments for saving energy."

According to Russ LeSueur, Owner of Blinds Chalet, "Cellular shades, sometimes called honeycomb shades provide excellent insulation to your windows. The unique double cell construction traps the air and keeps your home cooler in the summer months and warmer during the winter months." Blinds Chalet, a window covering company, offers cell shades in both single and double cell construction.

Here are some other simple solutions to keeping energy costs down:

* During winter, keep the shades or blinds on south-facing windows open during the day to allow sunlight and heat to enter the home.
* Close blinds and shades at night to help reduce heat loss. Also, when closing blinds, you'll maximize insulation if you close the blinds with the leading edge up.
* During summer, keep the window coverings closed during the day to prevent the sun from heating the home.
* Be sure to caulk and weatherstrip around the windows, to reduce air leakage or infiltration.

Blinds Chalet, a window covering company with more than 25 years of experience selling and installing window blinds & window shades, offers many options to help families save money. Their attractive, high quality, and durable window blinds and window shades fit any energy saving plan, decorating style, and budget. Blinds Chalet window coverings come from manufacturers who use only the highest quality materials and resources, and each is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. For information on what types on energy efficient blinds, blind accessories, and any other window covering needs, visit www.blindschalet.com.

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Who is covered:
  • Warranties cover the original purchaser of the window blinds and shades.
What is covered:
  • Any defects in materials of workmanship
  • Operating mechanisms and other parts
  • Cell separation on honeycomb/cellular shades
  • Warping slats for faux wood and wood blinds
  • Broken vertical vanes
  • Restrings for internal cords
What is not covered:
  • Parts that fail due to accident, alteration and/or improper use
  • Normal wear and tear
  • Color fading due to excessive exposure to sunlight, moisture or improper cleaning
  • Accidental damage
Resolution:
  • BlindsChalet.com reserves, at its discretion, the right to repair, replace or refund any blinds found defective.
  • If there are multiple blinds/shades in the same room, only the defective product will be replaced/repaired.
  • In the event that a product, color or product feature has been discontinued and it is no longer available we will provide a substitute product as similar as possible to the original blind or shade.
  • Shipping for warranty issues is the responsibility of the customer to and from the repair facility. Packaging on return shipments is the responsibility of the customer.

30 Day Returns

This plan does not cover returns.
5 Year Guaranteed to Last
Who is covered:
  • Warranties cover the original purchaser of the window blinds and shades.
What is covered:
  • Any defects in materials of workmanship
  • Operating mechanisms and other parts
  • Cell separation on honeycomb/cellular shades
  • Warping slats for faux wood and wood blinds
  • Broken vertical vanes
  • Restrings for internal cords
What is not covered:
  • Parts that fail due to accident, alteration and/or improper use
  • Normal wear and tear
  • Color fading due to excessive exposure to sunlight, moisture or improper cleaning
  • Accidental damage
Resolution:
  • BlindsChalet.com reserves, at its discretion, the right to repair, replace or refund any blinds found defective.
  • If there are multiple blinds/shades in the same room, only the defective product will be replaced/repaired.
  • In the event that a product, color or product feature has been discontinued and it is no longer available we will provide a substitute product as similar as possible to the original blind or shade.
  • Shipping for warranty issues is the responsibility of the customer to and from the repair facility. Packaging on return shipments is the responsibility of the customer.

30 Day Returns

This plan does not cover returns.
5 Year Guaranteed to Love
Who is covered:
  • Warranties cover the original purchaser of the window blinds and shades.
What is covered:
  • Any defects in materials of workmanship
  • Operating mechanisms and other parts
  • Cell separation on honeycomb/cellular shades
  • Warping slats for faux wood and wood blinds
  • Broken vertical vanes
  • Restrings for internal cords
  • Parts that fail due to accident, alteration and/or improper use
  • Normal wear and tear
  • Color fading due to excessive exposure to sunlight, moisture or improper cleaning
  • Accidental damage
Resolution:
  • BlindsChalet.com reserves, at its discretion, the right to repair, replace or refund any blinds found defective.
  • If there are multiple blinds/shades in the same room, only the defective product will be replaced/repaired.
  • In the event that a product, color or product feature has been discontinued and it is no longer available we will provide a substitute product as similar as possible to the original blind or shade.
  • Shipping for warranty issues is the responsibility of the customer to and from the repair facility. Packaging on return shipments is the responsibility of the customer.

30 Day Returns

If for any reason you are not satisfied with the window coverings and wish to return them, please notify us within 30 days of receiving the order. Our customer care department will provide a Return Authorization Number (RGA) and shipping address for the return. Please note, return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer and shipping labels are not provided. Refunds will be processed within 2-3 business days after we receive the items (Guaranteed to Love fee is not refundable).

Shutters,custom graphic shades, commercial/dealer orders are not covered.
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