Vytex Windows has been providing high-quality windows for over two decades and recognizes the importance of windows for homes. There are a few signs that indicate it's time to replace windows, such as if they use cranks that require a lot of force to open, if they are drafty and cause higher energy bills, if they are painted shut which poses a fire hazard, or if they simply look old and worn. New windows improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance safety.

1. Signs It’s Time to Get New
Windows
Vytex Windows

2. Introduction
• Based in Laurel, MD, Vytex Windows has been providing high-quality windows and
installation to customers for more than two decades. Recognized as one of the top 100
window manufacturers in the United States, Vytex Windows stays abreast of new
manufacturing and energy-saving technologies to improve products and customers
satisfaction.
Good windows are an important part of any residential home. Here are a few signs that
windows need to be replaced:
- They use cranks. Older windows often featured a crank-and-gear mechanism for opening
and closing. Over time, these mechanisms break, and cranking requires a great deal of
force. If this is the case, the windows should be replaced.
- They're drafty. As windows age, they become less efficient at keeping cold out and warm
air in. As a result, energy bills can be 10 to 25 percent higher. New windows reduce energy
costs and insulate homes better.
- They’re painted shut. A common practice in the past, it improved insulation and reduced
drafts. However, a window that can’t be opened is a hazard that could have deadly
consequences in a fire.
- They look old. When windows look old and worn, the entire house does as well.