When your windows begin leaking air, wiggling in their frames, or failing to close properly, you need to take action. However, deciding between window repair or replacement is not always as easy as you’d hope. There are a lot of factors that weigh on whether you’re better off replacing your windows or making a few repairs and trying to squeeze a couple more years out of them. Below, you’ll find several questions that will help you decide between window repair or replacement for your Dayton home.
If the window is relatively new, there’s a fair chance that the damage is covered under warranty. Renewal by Andersen offers a 20-year limited warranty on the glass, 10-year limited warranty on our installation, and a 10-year limited warranty on non-glass components. If your windows are covered under warranty, we will replace or repair the window at no cost to you. Our technicians can evaluate the situation and determine whether replacement or repair is a better choice. In many cases, we will just install a new window to prevent future malfunctions.
When just one or two windows are beginning to fail, you might be better off making repairs to those windows and then keeping a close eye on your other windows. If they begin to fail as well, then it might be time to schedule a complete window replacement for your Dayton home.
Repairing numerous failing windows can be quite expensive; the cost may approach that of replacing the windows because of the extensive labor involved. Why not just upgrade to new windows at a similar cost, and then enjoy 20 or more years of problem-free windows?
If the windows in your home are well suited to your needs in terms of their looks, the type of glass, and how they operate, then making repairs might be an option. However, if you’re not happy with the windows this may be the opportunity for replacement. New windows give you the opportunity to choose the colors and materials you really want, which will increase your satisfaction with your home. You can even switch over to a different window style, such as casement or awning windows, which may be more suited to the climate in your area or the way you use your windows.
Windows have come a long way in terms of energy-efficiency. Even those you had installed 20 or so years ago are not likely to be as efficient as today’s best windows. When you repair a window, whether that involves replacing the glass or changing the locking mechanism, its efficiency rarely improves. However, if you pay just a little more to replace the window entirely, your new window will be highly energy-efficient, allowing you to save money on energy bills in the coming years. These savings will eventually pay for the increased cost of replacement over repair.
If you’re still not sure whether window repair or replacement is a better choice for your Dayton home, get in touch with Renewal by Andersen. We offer free, in-home consultations and our estimates are good for one year.
