Experts Say You Should Check Your Windows And Doors Before Summer—Here's Why

A few quick checks now could save you from overspendingand sweatinglater.

Here are four ways to prep your windows and doors before warm weather arrives, according to an expert.

Dustin Katjeis a Project Manager atPella Corporation, a window and door manufacturer.

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Check for Drafts

You likely inspected yourwindowsand doors for drafts before temperatures dropped this winter.

Now its time to check them again.

Humiditycan highlight seal failures in older windows.

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If you notice fogging between the glass panes, moisture has seeped in, reducing insulation, he says.

A clean track helps with functionality while also preventing long-term wear and tear.

This is one instance in which well call for more screen time!

Check thescreenson your windows and doors for damage.