Most homeowners assume window replacement is strictly a project for the spring and summer months. However, winter can actually be a great time to replace aging or inefficient windows, offering potential savings, faster scheduling, and improved comfort during the colder months.
This is because older or drafty windows can be especially noticeable when temperatures drop. Air leaks and poor insulation around windows can make your home uncomfortable and require your heating system to work harder. Waiting for spring to replace them means you have to continue to deal with these problems through the rest of the winter — by replacing them as soon as you notice issues, you can start benefitting from your new and improved windows sooner.
If you’re looking for a way to make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient this winter, keep reading to learn more about why you should consider whole-home window replacement.
1. Potentially Better Pricing During the Off-Season
Window installation companies typically have less demand during the winter months. This lower seasonal demand can sometimes mean more competitive installation pricing and seasonal promotions. However, pricing varies by contractor, window type, and project, so you should request a detailed quote instead of just assuming you’ll get a lower price.
2. Shorter Turnaround Times and Easier Scheduling
During spring and summer, homeowners begin exterior improvement projects, which means contractors’ schedules fill up quickly. Scheduling in the winter may provide more availability and flexibility, allowing you to get on the schedule sooner. Just remember that availability depends on the contractor’s current workload and weather conditions.
3. Improve Comfort During the Rest of Winter
New windows can help reduce drafts around window openings, helping your home maintain a more consistent temperature. You may notice improved comfort near windows, especially in rooms where your old windows allowed significant drafts. Replacing all the windows throughout your home can address comfort issues more comprehensively than replacing only one or two.
4. Start Saving on Heating Costs Sooner
Older, inefficient windows can contribute to heat loss. Replacing them before winter is over means you can benefit from improved energy efficiency during the remaining colder months. However, keep in mind that your energy savings will depend on your home’s construction, the existing windows, the heating system, the weather, and which replacement windows you choose.
5. Get the Whole Home Done At Once
Whole-home window replacement, whenever you decide to do it, creates more consistent results than tackling windows one at a time over the span of several years. A whole-home project can address drafts, damaged frames, outdated windows, poor aesthetics, and performance concerns at the same time. Plus, it’s a good idea to complete this project during the potentially less hectic season when you don’t have as much going on.
6. Avoid the Spring and Summer Installation Rush
Most homeowners don’t even start thinking about their windows until warmer weather arrives. But by then, contractors’ installation calendars will be much busier. Planning to complete your window replacement during the winter allows you to get ahead of seasonal demand, increasing the chances that you’ll be able to schedule installation at a time that works for you and that your desired replacement windows will be in stock.
Replacing Windows One at a Time
At Creekside Windows & Glass, we’re able to do whole-home window replacement in winter because we replace windows one at a time, helping to minimize heat loss throughout the installation process. The technician removes the existing window and installs the replacement before moving onto the next one, limiting how much of your home is exposed to the chilly outdoor temperatures during the project.
Winter window replacement doesn’t mean ignoring the weather, though. We account for outdoor temperatures, precipitation, wind, and other weather conditions to choose days that are appropriate for installation. If necessary, we’ll adjust our schedule to avoid especially harsh conditions.
Replace Your Windows This Winter with Creekside Windows & Glass
Winter shouldn’t automatically be dismissed as the wrong season for window replacement. The potential for better prices, greater scheduling availability, and the ability to improve your home’s comfort and energy efficiency make it worth considering. Plus, with one-at-a-time replacement, we help minimize exposure to cold outdoor air during installation.
If you’re considering whole-home window replacement, don’t wait until spring — schedule your consultation now to find out more about our winter installation options and pricing.
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