Do the Windows and Doors in Your San Diego Home Need Replacing?

Do you know someone who recently replaced the windows in their San Diego home? It may have gotten you wondering: “Do the windows and doors in my home need replacing?” Unlike other home improvement projects, knowing when to replace the windows and doors in your home isn’t always obvious. In this article, we will help you determine if that time is now for your home. Here are 4 signs to look for:

You Hear Everything That’s Going on Outside

Does all of the noise from outside make its way into your home? If the answer is “yes,” this is largely due to your windows and doors. Your windows may have gaps that allow sound waves to travel through, but more than likely, your home probably just has windows with a single pane of glass and no sound suppression technology built in. Even just upgrading to dual pane windows can make a huge difference in the noise level of your home. It will be an exceptionally large difference if you live in a noisy neighborhood or near a busy street.

Your Windows and Doors No Longer Operate with Ease

Have you given up on opening your windows to let in fresh air because their just too hard to open and close? Do you have a sliding patio door that you have to fight with every time you want to go outside? It may mean that their tracks and rollers just need a good cleaning and adjustment, but it could also mean that they are damaged beyond repair. 

When you replace the windows and doors in your San Diego home, you can get back to having windows and doors that operate with ease. If you’ve been living with stubborn windows and doors for a long time, you will be shocked and how effortlessly new windows and doors can operate!

You Feel Heat, Cold and/or Drafts Coming Through

On hot days, do you feel the heat coming through your windows? If you put your hand on the glass, does it feel hot to the touch? What about on cold nights? Does the temperature in your home go down dramatically—especially near your windows and doors? Do you feel air moving around your windows—even when they’re closed all the way?

Old windows are notorious for allowing heat and cold to pass through them. This makes it very difficult to keep your home at a comfortable temperature without the excessive use of your heater or air conditioner. 

New windows and doors help insulate your home from outside temperature fluctuations, which will help keep your monthly energy bills down. 

Your Windows and Doors Are More Than 20 Years Old

If your house is more than 20 years old, and the windows and doors have yet to be replaced, your home is not as insulated as it can be. This is because window and door technology has vastly improved over the last 20 years. You might be surprised how much more comfortable your home can be with new windows and doors!

If more than one of the above indications apply to the windows and doors in your home, you may want to start researching replacement San Diego window and door companies and getting quotes on replacement windows and doors.