Most homeowners take the time to clean their windows but too often we find that they don’t realize that they should be cleaning their screens as well. Remember that your window screens are working 24 hours a day as a barrier between the inside of your home and pests outside. Read on to learn nine reasons that your screens should be clean and then contact Progressive Insulation & Windows at (800) 500-6200 with any questions.
- Clean screens look better
- A clean screen is more efficient
- Air quality is better with clean screens
- Taking care of your screens can save you money
- Keep outdoor pests where they belong
- They can help keep your windows from breaking
- Screens can reduce heat transfer
- Your windows will get dirtier if your screens are dirtier
- Screens help prevent water from pooling on your windowsills
Plain and simple: If you care about the curb appeal of your home then you should care about the way your home’s screens work.
A dirty screen isn’t as efficient as it could be, especially if you have your windows open with the intention of circulating fresh air through your home. To get a better idea of this issue, think of your window’s screen as a filter. When the filter in your heating and cooling system is dirty, what happens? The air quality goes down and so does efficiency. Not to mention that if dirt gets trapped on your screens, it can turn to mold.
Whether you have allergies or not, you want the air in your home to be as clean as possible. A clean screen helps make that possible and improves both ventilation and airflow in your home.
In the long run, simple maintenance like cleaning your screens can assure they last as long as possible. The better you maintain them, the longer they’re likely to last.
Do you want to share your home with bugs, rodents, mosquitoes, or lizards? When a screen becomes dirty then it is more likely to be damaged. When it’s damaged, these outdoor pests can take advantage and find a way to come inside.
We may not get a lot of extreme weather in California but if we do, then you want a strong screen to prevent flying debris from striking your windows and potentially breaking them. It’s easier and more affordable to replace screens than it is to replace windows.
Depending on the material of your screen, they may work to provide protection from UV rays. When they’re clean, they’re going to reduce the effects of heat transfer and help you keep your home at a comfortable temperature.
If it rains and you have a dirty screen, that rain is going to hit the dirty and go through to hit your window pane. This will result in residue and dirt on your windows.
If you don’t have a screen, then rainwater that goes across your window is likely to pool on your windowsill. This can lead to rotting and other issues, depending on the type of windows you have.
These are just a few of the reasons that it’s a good idea to keep an eye on your window screens. For more help with window installation and more, contact Progressive Insulation & Windows at (800) 500-6200.
