Because windows don’t come with timers on them that go off when it is time to be replaced, it may difficult to know when it the right time for new windows. You could go off what information the window manufacturer or the company that installs the window tells you as far as how long the windows are designed to last. But just like with car tires, this timeframe is a suggestion, and the actual length of time of how long they last depends on the use and abuse they are subject to.
You could also take a more laid back approach and completely forget how long you have had your windows and just decide one random day that it’s time.
Regardless of what approach you take, here are some good indications that the time to get new windows is getting close.
If The Look of the Outside of Your Home Makes You Want to Move, it’s Time for New Windows
New windows can work wonders in changing the outside appearance of a home. They take away the old, worn out looking windows that make the outside of the home look bad, and add a new, freshened up look. Include a new paint job for the rest of the outside of the house and you have a brand new looking home.
Yes, new windows may seem expensive at the time. But compared to the expense of moving, it is really your most economical option. You can also find great sales on windows, as well as cost effective ways to fund the cost of the new windows to make it easier for you to get them.
If Your Power Bill Makes Your Cry Every Month, it’s Time for New Windows
A high power bill month after month should give you an indication that something with your home is not working correctly. A good way to find out where the source of this problem is, is to have your power company or other community energy partnership group do an energy assessment on your home. When they are done, they should be able to tell you exactly what you need to do to help get that power bill lower.
And if you have older windows, it is almost a guarantee they are going to tell you that you need to replace them with energy-efficient ones. These types of windows control how much heat is transferred between the inside of the house and the outside. So in the winter it keeps your heated air inside and in the summer it keeps the heat out. Making opening that power bill each month less painful.
If your Windows Are Damaged, it’s Time for New Windows
If your windows have been broken by a storm, a rouge baseball, a confused bird, or anything else then it is time to replace your windows. This one is kind of a given.
However, there are other ways windows become damaged that people aren’t aware of. This can include a vinyl window that became warped from the sun, or the inside of a double-pane window fogging up. These situations may seem trivial, but both indicate that the window is no longer performing like it should and needs to be replaced with a new window.
