Keeping your windows in tip-top condition is essential to their proper functioning and performance. Routine window maintenance will help protect your home and family from severe weather and debris.
As a leading home improvement company, we are often asked about what homeowners can do to ensure that their windows hold up. Below is our year-round window maintenance checklist.
Rules for General Window Maintenance
Routine window maintenance is important at any time of year. You should be sure to regularly clean your windows. If you see dust, debris, or smudges, wipe them away. Plan to clean your windows at least once a month.
Regularly inspecting your windows will also go a long way toward their performance and functionality. Check them for cracks, gaps, and other kinds of damage. Addressing minor issues now will help prevent costly repairs down the road.
Spring Window Maintenance Tips
Spring window maintenance tips include:
- A Deep Clean: Pollen and other allergens penetrate the air throughout the spring months. These nuisances can be disruptive to your health and daily life and can also build up on your windows. It is a good idea to add a window deep clean to your spring-cleaning to-do list.
- Perform a Thorough Inspection: Hurricane season will begin before we know it. High-quality hurricane and impact windows like the ones we install include a protective coating and a strong, durable frame. Thoroughly inspect the coating to make sure that it is still firmly in place. Harsh storms from last year may have damaged the coating, and you will want to repair this before the return of hurricane season.
- Update Caulking: It is about to get hot in Florida, and unfortunately, window caulking does not always hold up when the temperatures get too high. Be sure to inspect your caulking and replace it if necessary.
Summer Window Maintenance Tips
Summer window maintenance tips include:
- Post-Storm Inspections: You should always inspect your windows after storms and promptly address any damage.
- Check Seals: If you are like most Florida homeowners, you probably have the air conditioning running a lot during the summer. Be sure to check your window seals to ensure that the hot air stays where it should—outside. Damaged seals decrease energy efficiency and increase air conditioning bills. If you want to save even more money on utility costs, consider our durable, high-quality energy-efficient windows.
Fall Window Maintenance Tips
Fall window maintenance tips include:
- Post-Storm Inspections: It’s still hurricane season, so be sure to continue inspecting your windows for damage following severe weather events.
- Check Caulking: You may need to update your caulking again, which you can do now or during the winter.
Winter Window Maintenance Tips
Winter window maintenance tips include:
- Check for Drafts: We finally have relief from those high temperatures. Now would be a good time to check for gaps and drafts to ensure that your home stays comfortable throughout the winter.
- Perform a Thorough Inspection: Now that hurricane season is over, you can perform a thorough inspection to ensure that your windows are in excellent working condition. Be sure to get any issues repaired promptly.
Learn More About How We Can Help with Your Window Needs
For over 15 years now, our BBB accredited, A+ rated remodeling company has helped Fort Myers homeowners with their renovations. We have earned various accolades for our excellent work, including the “#1 Hurricane Impact and Window Company Choice Award,” from Naples Daily News. Our incredible window installers can help you get a stylish, durable window upgrade. Reach out today to receive your estimate.
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