As the weather cools off in Indiana, you may find yourself pondering home maintenance tasks to tackle next year, once spring arrives. If your windows are old, drafty, and leaky, replacing your windows may be on that to-do list. However, you should strongly consider replacing your windows now, rather than waiting until spring. Here are four reasons why Indianapolis home owners should schedule window replacement sooner, rather than later.
Old windows are drafty during the winter.
Winter will be here before you know it. Old windows are notorious for letting in cold air through cracks in the frames and through any gaps between the glass and sashes. This air will make certain rooms in your home feel chilly in the winter. You may have to don an extra sweater or even relocate your bed to keep from feeling chilled at night. Your heating bills will also rise as a result of the draft.
Why suffer through a winter of chilly air and high energy bills when you can replace your windows now and avoid these issues? With new replacement windows in place, your home will feel cozy and comfortable, and you won’t feel that sense of panic when the heating bill arrives.
Winter weather can cause further damage to old, worn windows.
Once your windows are slightly damaged, exposure to cold and snow can make the damage worse. A little water may settle into a crack in the frame, expanding as it freezes and widening the crack. The following spring, the windows will be in even worse shape, and you may find yourself dealing withextensive leaks and condensation, locks that no longer latch, and frames that look hopelessly deteriorated. If the windows are already showing signs of damage, it makes sense to replace them now rather than just waiting for the damage to worsen.
Damaged windows can cause damage elsewhere in the home.
It’s not just the windows you have to worry about. Damaged windows can let water into your Indianapolis home, especially during the winter when snow and ice may accumulate on or around the windows and then melt when there’s a break in the weather. This water may damage your floors, walls, and even ceilings. Where there is moisture, there is often mold — so you may find yourself suffering from mold-related symptoms like sneezing and itching. Replace your windows now, and your home will stay more tightly sealed throughout the winter, preventing such damage and saving you money on repairs.
Window replacement experts can work in poor weather.
Are you putting off window replacement because you’ve heard that window replacement companies can’t work in the cold? If so, you’ve been misinformed. Trained window replacement technicians can work throughout the fall and even through the winter. One technician will work inside while another works outside to minimize the time that any one window opening is open. In the case of a serious storm, your window replacement team might need to reschedule — but the average winter day presents no trouble.
If you own an Indianapolis home with aging windows, make plans to replace them now, rather than waiting until spring. New windows are beneficial during the harsh Indiana winter. Contact Renewal by Andersentoday to schedule a free, in-home consultation with our trained and knowledgeable technicians.
