When to Replace or Repair Your Home Windows

As summer ends, we look forward to all the things we love about the Fall. The colors of the changing leaves, the kids heading back to school. Football and bonfires! But, in this part of the country, you can’t help thinking about the approaching cold weather. For some of us, that includes huge heating bills! More often than not it’s because your home has windows that no longer perform efficiently. Fall is a great time to address this before you have to turn the heat on.

New Windows Can Be a Huge Investment

Maybe your windows are drafty, look worn out, and are just a real pain to operate. So, you’re thinking it’s time for new windows, especially since the energy savings will help offset the steep cost. Right? Maybe not. One expensive mistake homeowners make is, believing the cost of new windows will be recouped by the money they’ll save in lower energy bills. However, it takes years to recoup the thousands you will spend on new windows and installation. Before you start “window shopping”, you should know what can be done to fix the windows you have now, to make them more energy-efficient.

Simpler and Significantly Less Expensive Solutions Can Have the Same Impact

  • Does the glass look gray, grungy, or wet on the inside?
  • Does air rush in or out through gaps?
  • Is there cracked or broken glass?
  • Is there broken hardware?
  • Do you have windows that won’t open or won’t stay open?

These are some of the usually fixable issues! Nevertheless, how do you know what the best value is for your home and pocketbook?

Can I Repair Rather Than Replace?

We do recommend replacing windows in some situations. However, very often the long-term value is with repair. Did you know that up to 50% of all heat loss is through drafty windows? We can repair your windows at a fraction of the cost of replacements. Also, repair is less invasive. There’s less mess, less chipping paint, less dust and we can often avoid removing moldings.

We can help you with a FREE assessment. We are a trusted, local company with a long history of honest and experienced professionals. Ray Sands Glass will evaluate your windows for repairs and along with an estimate, provide a recommendation to repair or replace your windows.

Find out what is best for your home. Call Ray Sands Glass today to schedule your free assessment and we will help you figure it out before you turn the heat on!