Nothing’s nicer than going home to a warm, cozy house in the middle of winter. This is why Pickens Window Service Inc. suggests updating the weather stripping on your windows before the arrival of winter. Based in Cincinnati, OH, Pickens Window Services Inc. is in the business of making sure chilly air doesn’t seep into buildings through poorly sealed windows.

The window repair pros from Pickens recommend replacing weather stripping for several reasons, but the top two are as follows:

• Block Air Seepage: Window that aren’t well sealed allow cold air enter and warm air leave. Making sure your windows are sealed with weather stripping is the smartest way to control the temperature in your home. Without weather stripping sealing off your windows during the winter, the warm air your heater is churning out can escape through the crevices around your windows leaving your home nearly as chilly as the winter night.
• Lower Energy Bills: In addition to making your home comfortable during the winter, weather stripping also helps lower energy bills. When weather stripping is preventing air leakage, your heater won’t have to work as hard to keep your home warm. The less work your heater has to do, the less money you’ll be paying throughout the winter. The sooner you get your winter stripping replaced, the sooner you'll see your energy costs drop.

If you are interested in winter proofing your home with weather stripping or learning about protective storm windows, visit Pickens Window Service Inc. online or give them a call at(513) 931-4432.