Signs Your Windows Need Replacing in Akron
Windows wear out slowly, so it's easy to get used to drafts and sticking sashes. These signs suggest it's time to look at replacement.
Request a window installerDrafts
Hold your hand near the sash on a windy winter day. Moving air means worn weatherstripping or a poor fit.
Foggy glass
Fog between panes means failed seals.
Frost inside
Frost on the inside of the glass on cold mornings points to poor insulation and high indoor humidity.
Sticking sashes
Windows that won't open, close or stay up are a safety and comfort issue.
Rot
Soft wood at sills and sash bottoms spreads if ignored.
Noise
Old single-pane glass lets in more street noise.
Energy bills
Rising heating costs can partly come from old windows.
Faded floors
Sun fading on floors and furniture suggests no low-E coating.
Repair first?
A few problems can be repaired; many problems across the house point to replacement.
Next
See window replacement.
Hard to clean
Windows you can't safely clean from inside are a reason many homeowners choose tilt-in replacements.
Plan ahead
Replacing in spring or early fall avoids installing in the coldest weather.
Ice and hardware
If windows freeze shut in January or locks no longer pull the sashes tight, the frame may have shifted or the hardware worn out. Both get worse with each freeze-thaw cycle.
Paint and caulk
Peeling paint and gaps in exterior caulk let water into the frame. Once wood softens, repairs get harder.
Rattling
Sashes that rattle in the wind are loose in their frames and leak air.
Ask for an assessment
An installer can look at your windows and tell you which need replacing and which can be repaired.
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Replacements, repairs and new openings. Tell us what you need and we'll pass it straight to a window installer, who will call you to measure up and give you a quote.
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