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How to Tell When Windows Need Replacing

COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. – It is simply amazing to consider all the benefits replacement windows and doors can have for homeowners, especially those in the greater Boston area and other parts of Massachusetts (MA), including Springfield, Bondsville, Middleton, Chicopee, Worcester, and Hampden County. Window replacement can not only update the look of a home, it can increase energy efficiency, maximize comfort during the cold New England winter, simplify window operation, and minimize time spent cleaning and maintaining windows. And of course, replacement windows are one of the best investments homeowners can make for the long-term value of their property.

For many homeowners, the decision to invest in replacement windows is a difficult one. Renewal by Andersen®, an industry leader in residential and commercial replacement windows, offers some indicators that current windows may need replacing:

• Windows are deteriorating, chipped, or have water stains on or around the glass and window frame
• Current windows have become increasingly difficult to open and close
• Windows are rotted and/or warped
• An icy build-up is visible in cold weather on the inside of the window
• Air leaks in, out, or around a window, even when closed, causing cold drafts inside the house
• Excessive outside noise can be heard, even when the window is close
• Condensation or fogging occurs between panes of glass, making windows impossible to clean

Homeowners who have noticed any or all of these signs should seriously consider replacement windows from a reliable window manufacturer like Renewal by Andersen®. While replacement windows can be a sizable investment for any homeowner, it is well worth the expense if money is being lost through these openings and flaws.

Renewal by Andersen® is fully committed to manufacturing eco-friendly windows, environmentally friendly screens and doors, and energy efficient products. All Renewal by Andersen® replacement windows -- feature High-Performance™ Low-E4™ glass, which has been proven to be 35 percent more energy efficient that regular dual-pane glass during the cold Massachusetts winters in and around the Boston area, and 41 percent more efficient in cooling months. The efficiency of High-Performance™ Low-E4™ glass can help reduce total energy bills up to 25 percent* over standard double-pane glass. All replacement windows from Renewal by Andersen® meet energy efficiency standards set by ENERGY STAR® and Green Seal.

Renewal by Andersen® takes great pride in providing customers with the best value on replacement windows in Boston, western Massachusetts (MA), the North Shore, Springfield, Bondsville, Middleton, Worcester, Chicopee, and Hampden County. We also provide the best selection and customer service in the replacement window industry, offering a wide variety of window and patio door design options, including replacement casement windows, double-hung windows, green glass, and gliding and sliding doors. Renewal by Andersen® offers all of this through a nationwide network of window replacement specialists spanning from coast to coast, including New England and Massachusetts (MA).

Thanks to an exclusive start-to-finish process, Renewal by Andersen® provides homeowners the chance to work with a professional window replacement company from the initial sale through installation and service, guaranteeing one-stop accountability.

If you are in the Boston area, the North Shore, Springfield, Worcester, or western Massachusetts (MA), and think it may be time for new residential or commercial replacement windows, call Renewal by Andersen® or visit www.renewalbyandersen.com. Product experts from Renewal by Andersen® are happy to provide a free in-home consultation at a convenient time for the homeowner.

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* A study of identical homes comparing Low-E4™ glass to ordinary dual-pane glass showed a 25% savings on cooling bills, 10% on heating. Savings may vary geographically.

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Contact Erin Ross, Renewal by Andersen, Phone: 651.264.4506, Fax: 651.275.6265