How smart window coverings can save energy

For the future of our planet and your own wallet, you choose to be as energy-efficient as possible. There are many ways to do this. So you might also consider smart window coverings to help you save energy. But how do these work exactly? We are happy to explain how you can save energy with electric roller blinds from Motionblinds. It sounds simple because it is! 

If you want to find out how you can get the most out of using smart window coverings in your current situation or if you have any questions, our experts are more than happy to help. Please feel free to contact us! 

Smart window coverings insulate 

The first step in making a home more sustainable is insulation. Because energy that is not allowed to escape is energy that doesn't have to be generated. Good insulation will ensure that your home is nice and warm in the winter and cool in the summer, without requiring an air-conditioning system that consumes a great deal of energy. Did you know that your roller blinds can provide extra insulation? This is a great added advantage.  

If the heating is on, you obviously do not leave the doors and windows open, but keep them closed to ensure proper insulation. You can save even more energy if you use roller blinds as window coverings. Your window coverings then become an extra layer of insulation. Windows can cause up to half of all heat loss. Especially if you only have single glazing, which is often the case in old homes. 

In this case, we definitely recommend combining single glazing with our smart window covering, which acts as an insulating layer. In terms of investment, it is also much more affordable to buy roller blinds than to have all your windows replaced by insulating glass. Good roller blinds can result in several dozen percent savings on energy by retaining heat on cold days and keeping the warm sun out in the summer. Roller blinds also give you more privacy and reduce noise. What do you have to lose? 
 

Save big with smart roller blinds 

One of the biggest benefits that the smart, automated control options of Motionblinds offer is that they can help you save even more energy. Thanks to preset scenes and timers in the smartphone app, your roller blinds will automatically raise and lower when necessary. And you can do even more by integrating the window coverings in smart ecosystems. This allows them to work with other smart devices in the home, such as thermostats and lighting, for optimal energy savings. 

How much do roller blinds actually save? 

There are several ways our electric roller blinds can save you energy and money. In addition to the aforementioned insulating effect, you will no longer suffer from heat that hovers above the radiator, blocked by a long curtain. In other words, you need less energy to heat the room because all the heat is immediately well distributed. 

For the actual savings in euros, we would like to refer you to the website of Milieu Centraal, the independent Dutch organization for information on the environment and sustainability, all of whose information is pre-assessed by scientists: 

"With good window coverings that close when it gets dark, you can save up to 270 m3 of gas per year in a detached house. That is €220 per year (2021 price level). When you use less heating, you not only save money, but also reduce CO2 emissions." 

The exact amount depends on the type of window covering you choose, the type of glass and surface, the room temperature, the heating, and when you close the window coverings. 

The big advantage: smart window coverings can be used with any kind of window 

No matter if you already have laminated glass or what size windows you have, our electric roller blinds can be applied anywhere. Even with folding doors or French doors. 

Motionblinds come in many different sizes, so you can always find smart and made-to-measure blinds to suit your situation. We have smart window coverings for whatever you need. 

More benefits of automatic roller blinds: 

•         Security and safety
  Motionblinds scare away burglars. If your roller blinds open and close automatically, it looks like someone’s home, even when this is not the case. In addition, smart window coverings do not have a chain, making them child-safe. 

•         More comfortable living
  We all want to live and work in comfort. You can enjoy optimal comfort by being able to adjust the amount of light coming in and the temperature whenever you wish. With one click, you can adjust the settings however you want. 

•         Quick and easy operation
  Did you know that you can operate the new roller blinds with just a touch of a button or a voice command? That’s just another benefit we can offer you with our Motionblinds. You can adjust the position of the window covering in an instant. 

Want to know more about smart window coverings? 

Our automatic roller blinds can absolutely help you save energy. If you have any questions about our smart window coverings, our experts are more than happy to help. Please feel free to contact us!