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The price of energy is getting ridiculous out there. We have all been feeling the pinch of higher bills and cooler homes as we try to stretch what we have further. I never thought these old, knitted blankets my grandmother made would see the light of day again, but it’s 2022 and anything goes! But did you know that around 18% of household heat is lost through uncovered windows? That’s not so hot. So how can you be savvy about saving heat in the home whilst also improving your sleep? It sounds too good to be true but read on to learn more about BlocOut Blackout Blinds in your home.
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By now, we all know what the core function of a blackout blind is. It is to effectively reduce light intrusion creating near-complete darkness, preventing unwanted light-leak when we need to rest. This, combined with noise and vibration reduction from the outside, is what makes a BlocOut blackout system an incredible sleep aid, no matter when or how you sleep. However, it is perhaps less well known that BlocOut blinds can reduce your energy bills as well. The same qualities that help BlocOut make your home more comfortable for sleep can also cut down on what you spend to heat and cool your home at different times of the year.
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Let’s face it, this has been the longest Winter ever (certainly feels that way to me!) When it’s cold outside, between October & April, blackout blinds can reduce the amount of heat that escapes through your home’s windows. Our BlocOut blackout blind for example is supplied with our award-winning thermal fabric as standard, reducing heat loss by up to 43% in your home. That’s a lot of heat trapped inside by the BlocOut! This means your heating system won’t have to work as hard or as long to continually replenish heat as it leaves through your windows. We like to think of BlocOut as a scarf for each room!
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During warm months, blackout blinds work to reduce energy bills in a different way. Our thermal fabric used on BlocOut is coated with a white glossy backing, blocking sun-induced heat from entering the home. It reflects much of the solar radiation that would normally enter through glass back into the world. This prevents heat intrusion particularly in sunny areas of the home like bedrooms. With less heat entering the home, you’ll save money on cooling by not running fans or air conditioning for as long.
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While blackout blinds perform a coat-like function in the winter, they almost act as sunscreen in the summer. As an added bonus, blackout blinds can also protect furniture from premature fading. It’s a win-win all year round! So to answer the question presented at the top, blackout blinds do save you money in some unexpected ways!