Windows are integral to your home’s comfort, energy efficiency and style. If any of these factors start to underperform, it’s time to replace them. But how do you know when that time has come?

Here at Select Products, we’re your local double glazing specialists in Leeds, Harrogate, Yorkshire and surrounding areas. We’ve been upgrading windows for years, so we fully understand the benefits you’ll get – and when it’s time to make the switch.

In this guide, we’ve put together some of our most commonly seen signs of double glazed windows not doing what they need to do. It’s at this point that we would recommend replacing and upgrading. When you’re ready to do so, you can contact our team or use our online quoting engine to get your bespoke replacement window price.

Draughts & Poor Thermal Performance

In the winter months, it’s particularly obvious when your windows aren’t working the way they should. When you’re at home and you’re feeling draughts creeping into your property, you know that it’s time to upgrade your windows.

This is particularly frustrating because, if your windows aren’t offering the right levels of thermal performance, your finances will suffer as well. With your property suffering from draughts, your central heating will need to work much harder to keep your living space comfortable.

That’s why identifying this issue with your windows is important. When you make the investment to replace them, you’ll save in the long term too, since you’ll be less reliant on your heating – and your bills will go down.

Ease of Operation

Opening your windows should be quick and easy. On a warm day, you can let in some fresh air and let out some of the heat; when there are colder snaps, you can close them up to keep out the cold air and any draughts.

However, if you find that your windows don’t open and close smoothly, they might be in need of replacement. Difficult operation could be the result of faulty mechanisms – which, in turn, could be a sign of deeper issues like warping, rotting or generally deteriorating frames. This is often prevalent in older timber windows that don’t offer the resilience of uPVC or aluminium – but it’s not exclusive to any one type over another.

If your windows aren’t easy to open and close, it’s more than just an annoyance – it’s often a sign that something isn’t right. If they’re sticking or the mechanisms are tough, then they might also be letting in draughts and causing other issues. Catch this symptom before it causes more problems further down the line.

Outdated Appearance

Looks aren’t everything, but they are important for the kerb appeal of your property. Whether you’re keeping up with the Joneses or you’re setting your own style to stand out on your street, consider how your windows look as well as how they perform.

Even if your windows are working fine, their appearance might be bringing the overall the look and feel of your home down. Whether you’re looking to sell now or in the near future, or you simply want to reinvent the aesthetics of your property, the impact of your windows shouldn’t be overlooked.

Talk to our team today about the latest design trends and some of the most popular styles out there at the moment. We’ll work with you to help you to understand what’s right for you and your home.

Replace Your Windows with Select Products

Contact our team today online or call us on 0113 257 8933 to receive a free quote for replacement windows.

If you’re unsure if now is the right time, we’ll discuss your home’s security, thermal performance and appearance with you, so you understand whether upgrading to new double glazed windows now or in the future is the right move.

We look forward to working with you soon.