Choosing Efficiency First

As a homeowner, you will want to make sure that you are able to spot the signs that one or more of your windows are in need of replacement. To ensure that you will be able to do this and then get the replacements installed quickly, you will want to review the following tips:

Check For Drafts Coming Through Closed Windows

When your windows are shut, you expect that the wind from outside is not going to end up blowing into your home. Even if you don't see your curtains blowing around or your blinds moving back and forth, you might still have a draft coming through one or more of the windows in your house. To find out, you will want to close your windows, have someone stand on the outside with a hairdryer or fan facing the window and not more than an inch or two away from it, and see if you can feel any air coming through. Even if it is only a little bit, it is enough to drastically impact the efficiency of the window. 

Look For Cracks Around The Edges

Many people will focus on looking for cracks in the glass panels. While this is an important thing to do, it is not the only place that you will want to look for cracks. Take a moment to check along the edges where the glass meets the frame. Do you see any cracks in the glass at those points? Do you see any tiny cracks in the frame itself? If you do, then you are going to want to set up an appointment for replacements to be installed.

Are The Windows No Longer Staying Open

When you open a window, it should be able to stay up all on its own. It should not close until someone purposefully closes it. Therefore, if you open any of your windows and you find that they tend to close on their own, you will want to have them repaired or replaced. They are a safety hazard, as the window could come down hard on someone's head or hands. You might find that having windows that do not stay open on their own is a violation of the building codes in your area. Therefore, this is a replacement that you do not want to put off.

Do make sure that you are selecting the best company to purchase your windows from so you will get the highest quality materials. Check to see if they can do the installation or ask if they can refer you to a local window replacement contractor that can do the work for you.