3 Window Maintenance Habits That Cause More Harm Than Good

3 Window Maintenance Habits That Cause More Harm Than Good

October 24, 2019

 

Properly maintaining your windows can go a long way in saving them from damage or premature wear. To ensure a long service life for your window, Renewal by Andersen® of Milwaukee, a reputable provider of windows and doors, shares some of the worst maintenance habits that you should avoid.

Using Improper Cleaning Methods

While regularly cleaning your windows is a good start, it’s also important to ensure that you’re doing it properly. For instance, you should include the tracks in your window cleaning routine. Neglecting this part of your window enables dirt and debris to build up over time — which can make it difficult to operate the crank in your casement or sliding window.

Not Locking Your Window

Make sure to lock your windows when you close it. This will ensure the optimal efficiency of your windows and patio doors, as locking them would tighten the seal between the sash and wetherstrip. It will also help prevent drafts and moisture from seeping into your home. Moisture usually results in problems such as mold, condensation, and rot.

Pairing a Storm Window With a Low-E Window

Typically, storm windows aren’t designed to be installed with Low-E windows. Low-E coating usually works by reflecting the sun’s heat back to the outside, allowing your interior to remain cool even in warm weather. If a storm window is installed on top of a Low-E window, the heat could potentially get trapped and cause the window glass to become very hot.

Renewal by Andersen of Milwaukee will make sure that your project will be carried out according to your needs and schedule. If you’re planning to replace your patio doors or windows, simply call us at (262) 522-3034 or fill out our contact form to request an estimate. We serve customers in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas.

Hear From Our Customers

Jason and Brett did an awesome job installing our doors. We had separate installers a month earlier for our windows who also did a fantastic job. They were all very professional and cleaned up almost better than the area looked before the installation! Since these were both jobs that took more than one day the installers were great at keeping us informed on the status of where the project was at along the way.

This was a great crew to work with. Both the original install manager we worked with (Jay) and the install team (Daniel, Mason, Tony, Ethan, and Jose). Everyone was very professional and knowledgable. They answered all my questions and the end result on the house is great. In 3 days they replaced an old bay window with a new bay window, a set of french doors on the patio with a sliding patio door, and our old front door with a new front door and storm door.

I cant express how happy we are with choosing Andersen for our window installation. Our sales representative was knowledgeable with product and answered any questions we had without hesitation. I did also fill out a survey that was sent in an email, but sadly I failed to personally name the two gentlemen that performed the actual installation. Barrett and Francisco were our guys, and let me tell you, they were outstanding!!! They did Excellent work and were professional as well as efficient and made this a smooth, none evasive process for us. I strongly recommend this company and these installers to anyone in need of windows!!! My husband and I could not be more pleased we chose Andersen for replacing our windows!!!

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