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Window replacement advice

5 signs it’s time to replace windows in your house

Before and after: a failing builder-grade bay window replaced with a triple-pane bay
A bay window with failed seals and wood rot, and the triple-pane bay we installed.

One of the biggest problems with window replacement work is that a lot of homeowners wait until it’s too late. If you are not sure when the right time for window replacement in Batavia and surrounding areas is, the tips listed below can help you figure it out.

1. Cracked window frame or pane – One condition that requires window replacement is a cracked window frame or pane. A cracked window frame decreases the beauty of the house and allows insects and small vermin to get inside the house. It also allows more hot or cool air to leave the home, which will increase your energy bill.

2. Fogged glass – This happens mainly in double-pane windows. When fog gets trapped between panes, it is a sign of a hole or opening in the window that we cannot see. This can also lead to your energy bill costing more, especially during the summer and winter.

3. Windows sticking while being opened - If your window is sticking while closing or opening it, then it's time for window replacement. This often happens because of cracked frames resulting from wear and tear.

4. Too cold or hot inside your home – If you are feeling too cold or hot inside your home, it's a sign that your windows are not energy efficient. If your home feels drafty, your window likely has a leak in it, which means it's time to be replaced. If your frames feel soft, you need to replace the window. This mainly happens in wood window frames because of excess moisture.

5. Windows that are ten years old – If your windows are older than ten years, then it’s time for window replacement. As time passes, windows become more vulnerable and lose their effectiveness.

Questions about your own windows? Request your window quote or call (630) 929-6190. You will meet owners Bridgette and Leo Neal, and there are no pressured sales, ever.

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