Windows
Routine Care Task
Inspect and clean windows and frames
Properly maintaining windows will help ensure their insulating capacity, which will help you save energy on your heating and cooling costs.
Priority
Timing: Twice per year: April, October (yearly)
NOTE: The tasks and timings shown here for your Windows are based on a single-family home located in Massachusetts with a default set of home care goals and priorities.
If you setup your POLICY-Wizard™ personal home manager for a different location with different home care goals, your recommended home care program can have different tasks and timings for your {home feature}.
How To
Windows should be inspected for the following:
Broken panes: Broken panes should be replaced.
Caulk and glazing: Check caulk around windows for cracking and deterioration, and repair as necessary. Check glazing around window panes and repair as necessary.
Window operation: If hinged window panes stick, they may need to be sanded. If storm windows are in a track, use silicon spray to help keep them from moving freely (after cleaning).
Window hardware: Replace broken, worn, or missing hardware. Tighten and lubricate door hinges and closers, and window slides.
Clean cobwebs and debris from around window frames. Clean windows with an ammonia solution or window cleaner. Do not clean windows while in hot direct sunlight, or the cleaning solution will evaporate quickly causing streaking.
Helpful Accessories
This item is great for many household cleaning uses
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Weatherproof tape that seals doors and window cracks
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Waterproof and weatherproof seal for any joints
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Benefits
The benefits of this task are energy savings and window performance.
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Appearance
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Maintaining Value
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Avoiding Unscheduled Repairs
Costs
The cost of this task is relatively high from an investment of time. You will need the supplies described above (sandpaper, silicone spray, oil, glazing compound, etc.).
