If your home feels drafty, noisy, or hard to keep comfortable, your windows might be the culprit. Aging frames, failed seals, and outdated glass waste energy and inflate monthly bills. Here are five signs to watch for.
1) Drafts and Temperature Swings
Feeling air movement around closed windows or noticing rooms that run hot in summer and cold in winter points to gaps in the sash, frame, or weatherstripping. Those leaks force your HVAC system to work harder and burn more energy.
2) Fogged Glass and Persistent Condensation
Moisture between panes or frequent interior sweating usually means a failed seal. When insulating gas escapes, thermal performance drops, leading to heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer, plus rising utility costs.
3) Rising Energy Bills Without Behavior Changes
If your power bill climbs while thermostat settings and routines stay the same, underperforming windows may be to blame. Poor insulation and air leakage make heating and cooling cycles longer and more frequent.
4) Faded Floors, Fabrics, and Loud Street Noise
Sun-faded furniture and flooring signal weak UV protection, while noticeable traffic or neighborhood noise suggests poor sound insulation. Older single-pane or thin double-pane units let in both harsh sunlight and unwanted noise.
5) Sticking, Warped, or Hard-to-Latch Sashes
Windows that stick, won’t latch smoothly, or show frame warping compromise both comfort and security. Misalignment creates air gaps, further reducing efficiency.
Start with quick fixes like renewing caulk and replacing worn weatherstripping. For a lasting upgrade, consider energy-efficient windows with Low-E coatings, quality spacers, and insulated frames installed by a licensed contractor. You’ll improve comfort, protect interiors from UV, reduce outside noise, and help lower monthly energy costs.
Experience Energy-Efficiency with Elor Energy
Drafts around closed frames, fogged or sweaty panes, rising utility bills, sun-faded floors, and sticky or warped sashes all point to windows that are wasting energy and straining your HVAC. Elor Energy performs thorough window assessments, replaces failed seals and weatherstripping, upgrades to Low-E insulated glass, corrects alignment issues, and installs high-performance units for tighter comfort and lower costs. Contact us today at (858) 683-1181 or complete our online form to schedule your consultation.
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