For many homeowners, having a sliding patio door is essential as it helps to bring outside views and light into their home. However, just like any window in your home, a sliding patio door will begin to break down over time and will need to be replaced. If you are unsure whether it is time to have new patio doors installed in your home, here are a few of the signs you can look out for that can indicate that it is time to have them replaced.
Door Doesn’t Open and Close Easily
A common sign that you may need to consider having a sliding patio door replaced is if it has become difficult to open and close. While proper cleaning and track maintenance can help in making the door easier to open and close, the mechanisms will continue to break down and make it even harder to open and close the door. Not only can this be a hassle, but it can also be unsafe in an emergency situation that necessitated the opening or closing of the door. Thusly, it would be best to replace a patio door that does not easily open and close.
You Feel a Draft
Older sliding glass doors tend to not have as good of insulating qualities as new sliding glass doors do. However, over the years, these doors can begin to lose some of their seal, which can further lessen their insulating properties. This can mean that you are losing energy through these inefficient windows. If you have noticed a draft coming from your patio doors, your patio doors are old, and/or you have noticed an increase in your energy bills, then it may be time to consider replacing your patio door(s). Doing so will help to create a more stable, comfortable living environment in your home, and it will help to save you money on your energy bills.
As with any window, a sliding patio door will eventually need to be replaced, as they will lose their energy efficiency and functionality over time. Contact us at Renewal by Andersen Michigan to find out about more of the signs that can indicate that it is time to have your patio door(s) replaced.
