Energy Awareness Month

Haas Door • October 31, 2025

Stay Warm, Save Energy: Why Your Garage Door Matters More Than You Think

As temperatures drop and energy costs rise, most homeowners start thinking about ways to keep warm without breaking the bank. You might check your insulation, swap out windows or give the furnace a tune-up — but there’s one spot that often gets overlooked: your garage door.


October is Energy Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to take a closer look at how your garage door impacts your home’s comfort and energy efficiency.



The Gateway to Your Home’s Efficiency

If your garage is attached to your home, that large door is more than likely the largest opening in your entire structure. When it’s not properly insulated, it becomes a massive source of heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer.


That’s where Haas Door’s insulated garage doors make a measurable difference. Built with polyurethane insulation and durable steel or aluminum construction, Haas doors help create a more stable interior temperature, reducing the strain on your heating system and helping you stay comfortable all season long.

Understanding U-Factor: The Lower, the Better

When evaluating energy efficiency, in the past you would often hear about Calculated R-value. But there’s another number that’s more important when it comes to evaluating true thermal efficiency: Tested U-factor.

Calculated R-value calculates the resistance to heat flow (higher is better).

Tested U-factor measures how easily heat passes through a material (lower is better).

In simple terms, a lower U-factor means better insulation and less heat loss. Haas Door’s insulated models are engineered for superior thermal performance, with U-factors that meet or exceed industry standards. You can even find product-specific U-factors on haasdoor.com/thermal-performance.

Energy Savings You Can Feel — and See

An insulated, thermally efficient garage door can help:


  • Lower your energy bills by keeping your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

  • Protect items stored in your garage from freezing temperatures.

  • Increase comfort in adjacent rooms, especially if your garage connects to living spaces.

  • Reduce noise from outside thanks to the added insulation.

And while the benefits start with comfort and efficiency, they extend to peace of mind — knowing your garage door is built to perform, no matter what the forecast brings.


Make Energy Efficiency Part of Your Home’s Story


As we head into the colder months, Energy Awareness Month is a great reminder to look at where your home might be losing energy. Upgrading to an insulated Haas garage door is one simple step that can deliver lasting results — for your comfort, your wallet, and your home’s sustainability.


Ready to learn more? Visit haasdoor.com/thermal-performance to explore the science behind our thermal efficiency and find a local Haas Door dealer who can help you prepare your home for winter.

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