It is sometimes difficult to figure out if you should replace your home’s windows, but there are a few clear signs that can help you reach a decision.

When assessing whether you should replace your windows, ask yourself the following questions:

• Do my windows get  condensation or a frost buildup?

• If you touch the interior pane of glass is it cold to the touch in the winter? How about in the summer; is the interior window pane warm to the touch?

• When sitting next to your window in the winter does it feel colder than the rest of the house?

• From inside your home, take a lighted candle and hold it so the flame is in line with the window frame and slowly trace the entire frame of your closed window. Does the flame flicker anywhere around the frame?

• Take a look at your windows outside; is the trim rotting, cracking or missing?

• Is the glass broken or cracked anywhere?

• Do your windows ever get stuck closed or open or won’t stay closed or opened?

• Are you very unhappy with the way your windows look?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, it is time to replace your windows.

Why You Want To Replace Your Windows

Replacing your homes windows can help lower your heat and energy costs, keep your family healthy and safe and improve the look and feel of your home.

The main reasons why you want to replace your home’s windows include:

• Utility bills are significantly lower when older windows are replaced with energy efficient windows. The amount of money saved in energy costs adds up quickly and the windows often pay for themselves. 

• If your windows get a condensation or frost buildup it means that they are not insulating your home well enough. This extra moisture can cause serious problems from rotting frames and increased heating costs to dangerous mold growth that can harm your family’s health.

• If your window is cold to the touch in the winter and hot to the touch in the summer it means that your window is not insulating your home correctly and is putting an extra work load on your HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning) system and costing you money.

• If sitting by your window in the winter feels colder than the rest of the house it means that there is either a draft, your window is not insulating properly, or both. This means more money spent on your heating bill.
• If a flame flickers next to your closed window it means there is a draft. This can lead to water infiltration causing mold growth, water damage to carpet and furniture, rotting window frames and extra heating and cooling costs.

• If the glass is cracked or broken anywhere it is extremely dangerous for your family and can cause accidents or injury. In addition, cracked windows put an extra burden on heating and cooling costs.

• If your windows don’t operate correctly it is a sign that they are too old and are beginning to fail. The frame is most likely warped, which can create multiple problems.

• Getting windows that look the way you want can increase the resale value of your home as well as create a more aesthetically pleasing environment for your home.

• Newer windows provide better UV protection and can prevent fading and home damage as well as keep your family safe from the sun’s harmful radiation.

• Replacement windows save you money by reducing your heating and cooling bills. Some windows qualify for government tax rebates, as well as rebates from electrical and gas companies. These rebates can save you over $1,500.

• Since replacement windows insulate a home better, they use less natural gas. With newer windows, you can easily have a home that is more environmentally friendly.

Learn how much money you can save in your energy bill by visiting our Cost Savings page.

You can also learn more about the government tax rebates that are begin offered for replacing your windows by visiting our Energy Efficient Tax Credit page.

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