IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?

math_kenneth · 2026-04-26T01:53:12Z

Imagine you had an unlimited budget for new windows (yeah, I wish too), but you had to pick between argon or krypton gas fills. Would you go for the “fancier” krypton, even if it’s pricier and apparently only makes a big difference in super thin triple panes? Or would you just stick with argon because it’s cheaper and works fine for most climates? I keep reading that krypton is better at insulation, but honestly, is it THAT much better if you don’t live in like, Alaska? I’m in the Midwest where winters are cold but not, like, Siberia-level. Has anyone actually noticed a real difference in comfort or bills after going one way or the other? Or is it just one of those things that sounds cool but doesn’t really matter unless you’re building a spaceship? Curious what folks would do if money wasn’t the issue.

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I hear you on the “fancy gas” thing. When we did our reno, I got sucked into the krypton vs argon debate, but in the end, sealing up the weird gap behind the baseboards made a bigger difference than the window upgrade. Have you noticed if your energy bills changed much after you sealed the frames?

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