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We performed a total of about 100 simulations, estimating energy use for the six test case residences modeled with the current windows and with each of five replacement options. Thirty McLean Gardens residents responded to our request for a waiver to access utility records, and we checked our simulation results for the existing-windows case against these bills, tweaking some of our assumptions as a result. We also did some basic sensitivity runs to evaluate the effect of orientation and shading.The results brought some surprises (see Figure 3 for typical results for one apartment type). The first is the large projected heating savings for the storms-only replacement, an option with replacement a far lower cost than full window replacement. This results from the combined effects of reduced infiltration and the estimated reduction in U-value attributable to a tighter system.

Cleaning. The existing window system is almost windows impossible to clean thoroughly from inside the building. As a result, many residents pay for professional harvey cleaning, at a cost of $100 or more, once or twice a year. Tilt-in replacement windows, and elimination of the separate storms, would allow relatively easy cleaning of all surfaces from the interior. Thus, residents who drop professional cleaning replacement in favor of doing it themselves, and consider it a free-time activity, might save more windows in cleaning costs than in energy harvey costs.Ventilation. Although the McLean Gardens buildings don''t have mechanical ventilation systems, reports of excess moisture accumulation and mold growth are uncommon. The leaky windows are undoubtedly a major factor in providing natural ventilation rates sufficient to limit moisture replacement and windows accumulation during cold weather. (Air conditioning limits moisture accumulation during the summer.) Window replacement would significantly reduce overall building infiltration. Our project did not include measurement of overall building leakage, but harvey we believe that overall natural infiltration rates would be cut by more replacement than 50%, and that the resultant increase in interior humidity and condensation would probably cause paint failure and mold growth in some units. windows This issue could be addressed harvey directly through replacement the installation of mechanical ventilation systems. The risk of excess moisture accumulation and the cost and complexity of installing a ventilation system are windows significant factors to be weighed harvey in planning window replacement.