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When To Replace Old Windows

September 17, 2015

Windows are an important part of every home. The style of windows says a lot about the personality of a home, they allow light to get into the house, as well as keeps the elements out. But even with the best care, eventually, they can begin to wear down and not do their job as effectively as they once did. So, what is the right time to replace your home’s windows? The experts at MAXgreen, one of the reputed window companies in Calgary, want to give you some tips to assist you know exactly when to replace the old windows of your home.

Common signs that it is time to replace your old windows with new energy efficient windows include:

  • Your cooling, heating or electric bills are increasing
  • The window trim around your windows is beginning to rot or crack.
  • The performance is not up to the mark- they get stuck and won’t open, or will open but fail to remain that way.
  • You see mold or mildew along the edges of your windows.
  • The collect condensation or frost
  • In the summer months the interior panel of your windows is warm to the touch or in the winter it is cold to the touch.
  • The glass of the windows is broken or even cracked

At MAXgreen, we understand that deciding to replace the windows in your home is an important decision, but there are some great reasons that support why window replacement is worth it. Here we are listing a few of the advantages of replacing windows in your Calgary home, instead of getting your old drafty windows repaired.

  • These windows are environmentally friendly
  • The glass technology in energy efficient windows enhances the safety of the windows
  • The interior glass surface of energy efficient windows is warmer which assists to decrease condensation and frost issues.
  • The decrease the amount of UV light that gets inside your home and fades your belongings like wall art, furniture and rugs.
  • Energy efficient windows reduce HVAC costs by lowering the highest levels of heating and cooling that your system has to maintain. This is turn reduces your annual cooling and heating bills.

To know more about replacement windows in Calgary and how easy and pocket friendly it can be to replace your older windows, contact our helpful and friendly service team.

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