Leaky windows cause heat loss in your home. Heat loss results in more expensive energy bills and causes your heating system to work harder to warm the home. Ultimately, this added work causes wear and tear to the heating system that can affect its lifetime.
How do Leaky Windows Affect My Home’s Heat?
Leaky windows affect home heating in a multitude of ways. The biggest way leaky windows cause heat loss is through drafts. When drafts of cold air from the outside come through the windows, it cools down the home by as much as 50%. Adjusting the thermostat means higher energy consumption and costs and doesn’t really keep the home comfortable as most people want.
How to Find Leaky Windows
Many people feel drafts and cold air near the windows in the winter, suggesting leaky windows. If you want more proof, inspect the window area. If you find cracks, gaps, and damage around your window panes or window glass, caulking these spots usually provides a seal that stops leaky windows. Once you caulk, be sure to add weather stripping around the windows for further sealing.
Replace the Windows
If you are in the financial position to do so, consider window replacement. Replacing windows is an expensive investment, but it pays off in the end and saves money, time, and headache. Not only do you enjoy a warmer, more comfortable home with decreased energy costs, but you also improve the aesthetics of the home as well as its value.
HVAC Inspection
If you discover leaky windows, it’s time to inspect the heating system. The added work it’s endured to keep the home warm could have very well caused component breakdown. Check the filter, the ductwork, and of course, the furnace itself. Be sure to schedule annual HVAC maintenance as well. The protection and peace of mind annual inspections offer are second-to-none.
Rice Heating and Air are a full-service HVAC Contractor headquartered in Alma, AR. The company specializes in air conditioning repair, AC installations, indoor air quality systems, heating repair, and furnace installations. Rice Heating and Air are focused on helping homeowners and businesses stay comfortable year-round. We are your comfort experts.
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