When Is the Right Time to Replace Your Windows?

When is the right time to replace your windows? Sometimes it’s obvious: if there’s been a major disaster and half of them are broken, it’s probably time. But most often, this is a personal choice. However, it’s likely time to at least start pricing home window replacement for your Birmingham, AL home if you notice any of the following issues.

Signs It’s Time for Home Window Replacement

You Can’t Lock Them Easily

Being able to lock your windows is a matter of simple security, so if you’re having trouble locking them because they’re sticking and hard to open and close fully, it’s probably time for a replacement. When windows start experiencing this difficulty, it’s usually because the frames have started to warp or the house has shifted a bit since they were put in.

Water or Humidity

Obviously, if you see water actually coming in at the window seals themselves, this is a bad sign. But sometimes you won’t so much see a lot of water as notice high humidity in the room, water stains on the wall under the window, warped flooring near the window, or water on the interior frame.

Once the water starts coming in, you need to deal with it immediately because the damage can get expensive and dangerous. If this has happened to more than one window in the house, then it’s probably time to get a full home replacement, since windows tend to age at the same rate.

Changes in the Neighborhood

Architectural styles change over the decades, and if your house was made a while ago, your windows may look dated. This could detract from your home’s value and curb appeal, and replacing the windows can seriously boost your property value. Especially if you think you might be selling soon, this could be a great strategic move.

Higher Energy Bills

If you’ve noticed that your home has been feeling draftier lately, or if your energy bills have been going up and there’s not a clear reason for it, the windows could be the issue. As the materials in the window wear down over time, they can become less efficient.

Or, if the windows weren’t installed very well, they could’ve warped in such a way that they are now letting drafts in. Either way, leaving those windows as they are puts an unnecessary strain on your heating and cooling system.

Fogged-Up Glass

Glass on the windows can always fog up if it’s really humid inside or outside, and that’s no problem. But if you have those double- or triple-paned windows, and they always seem to get foggy or cloudy, that usually means that the seal around the windows is broken. You might be able to repair it, but sometimes it requires replacement.

Get a Quote for Your Birmingham, AL Home

Visit us today at EcoView Windows & Doors in Birmingham to see all the options for windows (and for financing). Every installation we do is backed by a lifetime limited warranty, and we stand by our quality work.

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