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Window & Door Purchasing Tips
Ask for ENERGY STAR
If you want ENERGY STAR, ask for it. When purchasing an ENERGY STAR
qualified window or door, ask for products that match your Climate Zone.
Our window and door manufacturer is an
Energy Star partner and offers
products that meet the ENERGY STAR qualification criteria. The key is to ask
for them.Confirm the ENERGY STAR Label
Our window displays have an official ENERGY STAR label including the
following information (examples below).
 | The ENERGY STAR Certification Mark |
| A map showing where the product is qualified |
| A qualification statement
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| Official label for products
qualified in all four Climate Zones (Northern, North/Central,
South/Central, and Southern) |
Have Windows Properly Installed
Proper installation is critical for achieving full product performance and
avoiding water damage. Windows and doors should be installed by trained
installers according to manufacturer instructions. A manufacturer's warranty
may be void if the product is not installed according to instructions. When
hiring a contractor, interview candidates and ask for references. The
Federal Trade Commission recommends
questions to ask potential contractors. If installation requires
scraping lead-based paint, be sure to take
proper precautions.
You can tell if a window meets the new ENERGY STAR qualification criteria
by checking the window's
NFRC label.
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