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Tips & Expertise from 25+ Years Replacing Windows
& Doors Across the Valley of the Sun
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Your thermostat says it’s nice and cool in your home, but one room still feels uncomfortably warm. Let’s explore how windows, maintenance and sun exposure affect how hard your air conditioner works. It’s the middle
Please note the Federal Tax Credit expired on 12/31/2025, instead of extending until 2032. This was changed in the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill. If you purchased your windows in 2025, you may qualify.
Greetings, Valley homeowners! In case you hadn’t heard, the new Energy Star 7.0 requirements are now in effect (as of October 23, 2023). We wanted to take the opportunity to break down what this means,
Sometimes, it’s easier to make a big decision when you know how other people shop. It brings perspective. New windows and doors are no different. So what do other people think about when buying new windows
If you make a purchase of energy efficient windows or doors from DunRite between 2023 and 2025, you may be eligible to claim a credit on your taxes that’s worth thousands of dollars—up to $1,200
Wondering if solar screens can save as much energy as new windows? It’s a common idea for homeowners who aren’t quite sure they’re ready to invest in window replacements to consider solar screens. But can they save
Touted everywhere as the most energy efficient window option available, triple-pane windows can seem like an ideal choice to most homeowners. After all, there are two pockets of argon gas to insulate, instead of the
Aluminum replacement windows were once considered cutting-edge, but here in the Phoenix metro area, they’ve fallen far behind newer, more energy-efficient options. While they’re still used in certain parts of the country, aluminum windows don’t
Global warming. Water shortages. An ever-growing number of 110+ degree days every summer. It’s never been more important to be a savvy consumer who considers the impact on our environment when shopping. And windows are
Energy Star®. Andersen® 400 Windows. Low-E. You’ve seen these labels while researching windows for your upcoming project, but how do you know if they’re worth the hype? And, are Andersen 400 Windows Energy Star rated?
Is it smart to caulk windows? Ensuring windows are properly sealed against drafts and leaks is important. Every window frame should have caulking on the inside and outside of the window frame where it touches
While our long, hot summers have some homeowners wondering if vinyl windows are a smart choice for Arizona homes, they’re one of the most popular choices that we install at DunRite Windows & Doors –
It’s not uncommon for some windows to have a green tint to the glass, with homeowners asking about the color after installation. Is it a defect? A film or coating? We approached several manufacturers to
Often mistaken for window films, tints and coatings, window glazing simply refers to the pane(s) of glass installed in a window frame (or wall opening). It’s not a treatment done to the glass, it’s the
Long stretches of 100+ degree weather, and constant sun beating down on a home can be tough on windows. Is vinyl a mistake? Can I use vinyl windows in Arizona without having heat-related issues that
When the neighbor’s barking dog sounds like it’s standing next to your bed, windows are hard to open or close, dust on the furniture is a constant battle and you can feel warmth of the
