After you’ve chosen the perfect new door for your home, you may think that your job is done but there’s actually one big step in front of you: Choosing the right company to install the door. In fact, a bad installation job can completely negate all that time you spent finding the right door. Keep reading to find out the pitfalls of a badly installed door and then contact Progressive Insulation & Windows at (800) 500-6200 to speak to a company experienced in quality installations.

A poorly installed door won’t work well

You can quickly tell if a door isn’t installed well because it won’t work well. You may have a door that sticks, that slams closed, that isn’t level, or that swells or gets smaller with the weather. This can easily become a safety hazard and it’s a recipe for high utility bills as well.

Water could get into your home

Your front door must be installed correctly in part because if it’s not, then water can make its way into your home. Doors are made to withstand rain and water getting on them, but the interior of your home is not. If you have water seeping in through a poorly sealed door and cracks in your door, then you could end up with thousands of dollars in repairs to your home. Likewise, you’d have to have your door re-installed, and when you add in the potential costs of cleaning up mold or mildew, it can be quite the cost.

Your utility bills could go up if your door isn’t installed correctly

Some experts say that 20% of heat and cooling loss is the result of doors and windows that aren’t properly insulated or installed. When your door has gaps, air drafts through your home. This not only makes your HVAC system work harder and raises your utility bills, but it makes it harder to have a uniform temperature in your home – which is uncomfortable.

Additionally, it means that your HVAC system has to work overtime. If you want to be comfortable in your home while helping your HVAC system live longer than proper door installation is essential.

Your home is at risk for infestation

There are all sorts of outdoor pests you don’t want inside. If your door is entry point for ants, bees, and other bugs, then you could be at risk of an infestation. This will end up costing you a lot more in the long run as you invest in pest control.

The safety of your home is at risk

Finally, consider that a door that is clearly not installed correctly is going to be more attractive to a potential burglar and easier for them to get into. If you want a door that’s installed correctly, offers premium security and looks great then you want to work with Progressive Insulation & Windows. Contact us at (800) 500-6200 for a free in-home consultation.