3 Ways Old Windows Affect You and Your Home

Are you ready for another Wisconsin winter? More importantly, is your home ready?

Winter is here bringing cold temperatures and plenty of snow and ice. If you haven’t upgraded to replacement windows and doors from AHT Wisconsin Windows, putting off getting your home ready can end up costing you in the long run. Keep reading for the top 3 reasons to start your window and door renewal project this winter.

1. Increased Heating Costs

It should go without saying if you have old, broken, inefficient and poorly sealed windows and doors it’s doing more than make your home feel colder, it’s increasing your heating bills. According to the US Department of Energy “Heat gain and heat loss through windows are responsible for 25%–30% of residential heating and cooling energy use.” 

2. Increased Strain on your Furnace

If your home is leaking air through old, inefficient windows and doors your furnace needs to run longer and work harder to maintain the temperature.  Replacing your windows with energy efficient windows will have a positive impact on your HVAC system.

3. Hidden Health Hazards

If your windows or doors need a replacement you may notice water on your windows this time of year. This is because the air on the outside of the glass is colder than the air inside, causing water droplets to form called condensation. The accumulation of condensation can lead to mold and rot of your windows and doors. The symptoms of mold exposure range from person to person, with some more sensitive to its effects. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), “Exposure to damp and moldy environments may cause a variety of health effects or none at all. Some people are sensitive to molds. For these people, molds can cause nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing or wheezing, eye irritation, or, in some cases, skin irritation. People with mold allergies may have more severe reactions.”

Call AHT Wisconsin Windows today at 866-367-6560 or click here to schedule a free, no-obligation appointment with one of our In-Home Consultants.  They will show you how much you can save with our solid core composite replacement windows and how we can make window replacement comfortable for any budget.

Once you do you can relax and have peace of mind knowing you’ve scheduled an appointment with AHT Wisconsin Windows, a leader in the door and window renewal industry. We will take care of you and your family for the next 50 years because we stand behind our products with a 50-year warranty.

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When you are looking to replace your windows, patio or entry door turn to the name you can trust. AHT Wisconsin Windows has a solid reputation for providing quality products and service and has been serving the following areas since 1967: Appleton, Neenah, Madison, Clintonville, Green Bay, and surrounding areas.