Other products help save energy through enhanced light and shade control options. Going this route is the most effective way to save energy in your home; however, it carries a higher blinds installation cost.
Programmable, automated or “smart” blinds can also help you save on your energy bills, since they can be scheduled and fine-tuned to let as much or as little light into your home as you want, at any time of day – and, in some cases, whether you’re home or not. For instance, blinds that are programmed to open to let more light into your home in the middle of the day can allow your home to absorb more heat from the sun, which ultimately means your home heating system doesn’t have to work as hard to maintain desired temperatures.
Please note that the quality and/or condition of your windows will impact the ability of your window coverings to provide effective insulation and save energy. For instance, professionally installed custom cellular shades may not do much to reduce your heating bills if they’re installed over old, drafty windows.