5 Effective Window Maintenance Tips

When we install new windows in our homes, we take care of them with utmost sincerity but as the time pass by, we don’t take of them as we used to do when they were new because of which windows lose their shine and do not look graceful.
Regular maintenance is essential for keeping your windows efficient, operating smoothly and looking as beautiful as the day they were installed. It also helps ensure that your windows last as long as possible, so you get the most out of your investment.

Here are few tips helps you to maintain them effectively :

1. Check Seals Regularly
   Modern day windows are designed using strong and high-grade joint seal which make the windows move smoothly and keep them robust. Check for any broken seals because a broken seal lets hot air in while letting the conditioned air out. Because of this, you tend to switch on the air conditioner frequently, which further affects your electricity bills. Also at the time of installation, check that the seal are properly installed and not broken.
2. Remove Dust and Debris Timely
   Remove dust and debris from window tracks on regular basis as the pollens, allergens might affect the health of the windows. Besides, accumulation also blocks the path making them run inefficiently because of which it becomes hard and difficult to open and close the windows. This is especially true if you have a sliding door or window; make sure that the tracks are frequently cleaned. That’s because these windows and doors solely operate on the tracks and if it gets jammed, you may have to face unnecessary hassles.
3. Inspect Windows Panes
   Regular examination of the window panes is very important as formation of moisture, condensation and other things between the different layers of the window glass indicates that the glass sealing is damaged and needs to get replaced at the earliest. Broken seal leads to lowering of the insulation capacity of the windows.
4. Examine Frames, Hardware and Mechanics
   Windows frames should be checked and any kind of the damage should be repaired as soon as possible so that they are able to withstand heavy storms, rains and other harsh and dangerous climatic conditions. In addition to this, keep a check on the hardware and mechanics of the windows. There are various styles of windows available today – casement windows, bay windows, sliding door windows, and so on. Each of them has a different mechanism and you need to ensure that their working condition is fine. Check the hinges, handles and locks, sliding tracks, rainwater seepage tracks, and so on so that the best window for your home remains intact.
5. Inspect Weather strips
   Weather strips are either rubber seals or a small fur-like rope and a damaged weather strip can cause problems in the near future. They help in reducing air leakage and infiltration.