Get Your Windows Ready for Cooler Temps

Your window insulation is the perfect place to begin to get your windows ready for cooler temps.

How do your windows look and feel? Check for cracked or damaged window frames, which can contribute to poor insulation. On a cool day, run your hand around the edges of the window to feel for cool air entering your house.

Check for drafts: Hold a candle or lighter near the edges of your window and check to see whether the flame moves. This means air is coming in.

Look for condensation: Excessive condensation on the inside of your windows might indicate that warm air is coming in contact with a cold surface, which in turn means poor insulation.

Check the weatherstripping: The condition of the weatherstripping around the window can greatly affect your window’s performance. Replace cracked or worn weatherstripping.

A thermal imaging camera: If you own one or have access to one, a thermal imaging camera is a great tool to identify areas of heat loss around your windows.