Six Reasons to Replace Windows in the Fall

1. Optimize Energy Savings Before Winter

Winter is a time when older windows, especially single pane windows, struggle to perform. Chicago winters can be brutal, with temperatures sometimes dropping into the negative temperatures for days on end. When this happens, older windows can be drafty and cold, chilling parts of your house where you spend the most time.

Consider your own windows in winter. Do you notice your windows periodically icing over - on the inside? Do your windows become wet with condensation at certain parts of the day? Do you have to sit further from windows to avoid the chill when temperatures drop? Are parts of your home warmer than others throughout the winter months?

These are all signs that your windows need replacement. Waiting until next spring to replace your windows will put you through another winter season with drafty windows that don't keep your home warm enough.

2. Prevent Drafts During the Colder Months

Poorly fitting windows can allow air leaks into your home. While some window winterizing can help with this, many homeowners fail to weatherstrip their windows as often as they should. Drafts from windows can mean more HVAC use and higher utility bills overall. In addition, drafts contribute to wear and tear on your home's furnace, shortening its service life.

Installing new windows can help prevent these drafts. New, professionally installed windows seal tightly to help keep your home more comfortable in winter.

Double pane and triple pane windows have layers of insulation between panes of glass to keep the interior side of your windows warm. Modern windows are also designed to fit tightly in their frames to ensure a tight building envelope throughout the coldest months of the year.

3. Take Advantage of Seasonal Promotions

Summer is the busy season when it comes to window and door installation. When business slows down, many window installers offer seasonal promotions to capture business and keep their employees busy. Shop around during this time to identify seasonal promotions and saving opportunities.

Choose a window installer that you can afford, but be cautious if a deal seems too good to be true. It's important to hire a reputable window installer and dealer to ensure that your window installation will last.



Choose windows from a reputable manufacturer, as well. High quality windows can contribute to your home's energy efficiency and can help maintain your home's value. Poor quality windows may need to be replaced much faster, may have a short warranty, and may not deliver the value you seek.

4. Enhance Home Comfort and Insulation

New windows come with enhanced insulation that contribute to your home's overall insulation. Your window installer and dealer may sell a range of options including double pane and triple pane windows. The more panes in each window, the greater the insulation.



Insulation is important for keeping your home comfortable throughout the winter. A warm house is a more comfortable place to spend time. Insulation also helps with temperature regulation. Want to stay warmer in your house all winter long? Install new windows.

5. Easy Scheduling

Summer and spring are busy times of year for window dealers and installers. Scheduling window installation during this time can be frustrating! Many people who shop for windows in summer must wait many months to get their new windows installed, and often don't get their pick of the best times to install a window at all.

Fall is a time when many window installers and dealers have more space in their schedule. If you want to get fast window installation, fall is a great time to be shopping for windows.



The professionals at Woodland Windows and Doors are available throughout the year to help customers get the windows they want - quickly and efficiently. We're a local window dealer and installer, but we're also big enough that we can meet the needs of our customers at all times of year.

6. Increased Curb Appeal

Do you line your windows with holiday lights in winter? Do you love seeing your home lit up from within during the coldest months of the year? You'll love the way your home looks when you schedule window installation time for the holidays. Increased curb appeal can make your house beautiful.



If you're hoping to sell your home in 2025, get new windows installed as soon as possible, so the work can be done by the time you're ready to list your home. Enhanced curb appeal can improve the value of your home and make selling easier than ever.

Woodland Windows and Doors is your source for window installation in the Chicago area. We offer window replacement to improve your home's value, make your home more comfortable, and to improve your home's curb appeal. We sell the best brands to ensure that your window installation will continue to add value years after it happens.

To prepare for your upcoming window installation, check out our window rough openings guide. Not sure if it's time to replace your windows? Schedule a consultation with one of our window installation experts.

We install windows in a range of styles, including bay and bow windows, single hung and double hung windows, casement windows and picture windows. We're here to answer your questions about windows and window replacement. To learn more about installing windows in your home, contact us to schedule an in-home consultation.