Save Money, Energy, and the Environment with Motorized Shades

Going Green Has Never Been This Luxurious

Are motorized shades convenient? Absolutely. Barely lifting a finger to control powered shades and window treatments beats walking around and painstakingly adjusting them all manually more than once a day. Are they a luxury? Surely, when it’s this easy and convenient. Are they stylish? They are just as stylish as manual shades, even more so when you do away with cords and pulls.

Now that we know motorized shades are convenient, stylish, and luxurious, here’s the part that will not make you feel guilty about this wonderful luxury - they save energy! In Henderson – like just about everywhere in Nevada – the sun shines brightly most of the year, often fiercely. Let's explore how motorized shades help you live "greener" below.

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Tame the Sun

The desert sun is wonderful, but it does have a downside. When the temperature in Henderson climbs to 90° and above – which begins in May and rolls through October – HVAC systems are running at full power to keep your home cool. Of course, one way to control the heat buildup inside your home is to lower shades, draw blinds, and close window treatments.

But you don't want a dark house for six months. Motorized shades and blinds can take the work out of opening and closing blinds and give you a smarter way to control heat buildup while making the most of natural light. With automated shades and a little home automation, your shades can follow the path of the sun around your house. When the exposure is most intense, shades can lower on that side of the house. As the sun moves, shades lower in other areas and raise where the sun has moved away to take in the light. What’s more, motorized shading can work in tandem with automated lighting and temperature control, combining to maximize comfort and save energy at the same time.

A Lighter Winter

While winters are mild in the desert, it does get cold. Your motorized shades can help there, too, lowering automatically at night to preserve the heat inside and require less from your HVAC system to stay warm. Even with modern double-paning, windows are still a big source of heat loss in colder weather. You can choose honeycomb style and double shading (like blackout shades behind regular ones) that can both keep your home cooler in the hot season and warmer in winter. When it’s cold, you can also raise shades to harness the sun’s light and warmth by day and reduce your heating and lighting bill without manual effort.

Preserve Your Interiors

Just as you might limit your exposure to the Nevada sun to save your skin, high UV rays can fade and damage your interiors, from fabrics to flooring. With automated shades, you can limit the exposure automatically at peak times and preserve your sizable investment in your home’s furnishings and décor. 

Upgrade to motorized shading and enjoy the benefits of greener living along with the undeniable luxury. Get started by reaching out to the team at Fusion Home Systems today! We look forward to working with you.