Time to Replace Your Windows? Here are 5 Signs You May Be Missing
Is it time to replace your windows? You may be missing the signs that it's time for an upgrade. Bath Planet can help you see clearly again.Good Windows Give You a Clear View
We usually don’t give much thought to the windows in our home. They are just there when you want to see something outside, let in some fresh air, and they hold shades and curtains.
But how do you know when windows are just not doing their job well anymore? Most windows have a lifespan. Over time, they are less efficient and provide less security. Here are some signs you need window replacement in your home.
Where’s That Draft Coming From?
Windows are designed to keep cold winter air outside and keep the warm air that you pay for inside. A good portion of a home’s heat escapes through the windows, even when they're closed, but you can minimize this. If you touch the window and feel the cold from outside, or when you stand near the window you feel a draft, it may be time to replace window to the exterior.
It Takes All Your Strength to Open Them
Windows shouldn’t stick when you try to open them, and they should stay open. If your windows are hard to push up or drop down as soon as you lift it open, they’re not sealing. Dropping windows are not only annoying but can also be dangerous. Little fingers (and big fingers, too) can get hurt if the window falls down on them.
New windows will open easily, stay up where they belong, and then smoothly slide down when it’s time to close them.
Spiking Energy Bills
It’s expensive to heat and cool a home, so why pay more when you don’t have to? Windows that are not sealed are drafty, which means your heating and cooling systems have to work overtime. You can reduce your heating costs in the winter by investing in new windows.
Cloudy Glass Is Not Good Glass
If it's a clear day outside, but when you look through your window all you see is fog, it’s a telltale sign that the seal is broken. A broken seal means heat and cool air can escape or get in when you don’t want them to.
You Can Hear Your Neighbor's Conversation Like They're In the Room With You
A fifth sign that your that it's time for window replacement is how much outside noise you hear. Older windows didn't come with a lot of soundproofing. If you notice you're having to turn up the volume on your TV to hear it over outside sounds like traffic, lawn equipment, or your neighbor's conversations, you may want to replace the windows in your old house.
What’s Next?
Now that you know the signs that you need new windows, what comes next? It starts with a call to Bath Planet of Bowling Green. We do much more than bathrooms.
Your home should be a place of peace and tranquility. At Bath Planet, we have the people who can help you create the perfect space. If you’re wondering if it’s time to replace your windows, or you want to find out more about how to go about replacing them, we can help.
Stop by, contact us online, or give us a call. We’re always here to answer questions and share our expertise.
