Window Repair and Installation During the Winter

The cold season has arrived and like every winter, snow is covering Quad Cities. Despite the low temperatures, replacing windows should never be postponed. The best time to replace windows is now, not when the weather is warming up. Repairs on problematic windows should never be postponed since they will cause cold air to infiltrate and reduce the thermal efficiency of a home. Window replacement during the winter can help avoid many inconveniences and it can save money on the energy bill. At the same time, according to the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) (wdma.com), winter is the season when contractors have low volumes of work which may prove to be advantageous.

Fix issues with cold air drafts

Keeping the house warm during the winter with windows that have frames that come apart, poor sealing, or even cracked glass is not manageable without having huge spikes in the energy bill. Having such problems with your windows will put unnecessary pressure on your heating system. The heating system needs to work harder to maintain a livable temperature inside the house while cold drafts of air leak inside through the windows. Such problems need to be addressed as issues with the windows will make your home either too cold during the winter or your energy bill will be sky-high. Fixing these issues will make your home a much more comfortable place to be. It will save you money each month on heating bills for many winters to come.

Slow Season for Window Replacement

For contractors that install and repair windows, the winter season has a much lower demand for their services. It is considered a slow season as contractors have much less work. The decreased demand is also affecting manufacturers and vendors that sell materials for window replacement and repairs. Having a decreased demand makes all the supplies and materials cheaper which in turn makes the window repairs cheaper for customers. Customers can save money due to cheaper materials and may even get discounts on window repairs and installations from the contractors. The opposite thing happens during the warm season when the demand for contractors increases. As more people require window repair services, prices for materials may increase and the whole window repair service can become more expensive.

Another aspect to take into account is the fact that during the slow season, contractors are less busy and it is much easier to schedule a repair when you find it convenient. During the summer, contractors are very busy and sometimes may not be flexible when it comes to their schedule.

The habit of repairing or replacing windows during the summer dates from a few decades ago. Such repairs would imply the use of certain materials that would make the air inside the house toxic. As the air was not breathable, windows would have to remain open until all toxic chemicals were vented out. In modern times, the materials and supplies used for window repairs and installations are not using toxic substances. They are heavily regulated to ensure compliance with different types of safety standards, making it possible to install windows safely even during the winter with minimal inconveniences for the household inhabitants.

For all your window replacement needs contact us at:

EZ Window Solutions of Cleveland
159 Crocker Park Blvd # 400A
Westlake, OH 44145-8131
(440) 773-4396

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