Get ready for winter with replacement windows in Massillon Ohio!
School is finally back in session (I hear a sigh of relief from the lips of parents all over Massillon!) and that can only mean one thing – our brilliant, sweltering summer is ending, and autumn is marching in, with winter on its coattails. Winter will bring with it Christmas, precious time with family and friends, and of course, biting winds and snow shovel workouts for us all.
You may be looking for replacement windows in your Massillon Ohio home this winter in an effort to cut heating costs and increase the comfort of your home. If you have begun the search for a replacement window company, there are a few things you should be on the lookout for when making your choice about which company should service your biggest investment – your home.
First and foremost, don’t be pulled in by the “under $200 window deal”, as many of these windows have less than professional installation and warranties that expire quickly. A $200 window can end up costing you a lot more in the long run, which is not the kind of investment you want to make in your home. You want your window to last as long as your home does!
One of the first things you should look for is that the company you are choosing has professional, trained installers. Did you know that less than 10% of window installers in Ohio have ANY kind of formal training or certification? Ohio, by law, does not require certification for window installers. But, companies that care about the quality of the installation and true customer service will have certified, trained, employed installers (not contractors) to take care of your installation. One of the best certifications a company can have is InstallationMasters ™ training, and this type of training has a direct impact on how well your window is installed and will last. If your installation is shoddy, even the most expensive windows will not work well, will let in drafts and moisture and fall apart due to lack of support.
Another good reason to have trained installers is because many window installations can run into problems, and a good window installer will understand how to correct the problem. This can be anything from rotted wood under the old window to off center studs and insulation problems. An installer with construction knowledge will take care of any problem the right way, and make sure your installation will last.
A third reason to ensure your company has certified installers is because most windows have a clause in the warranty that will VOID the warranty if installation is done incorrectly. This is very important to keep in mind, because untrained window installers can actually make your warranty on your new windows null and void.
Secondly, when looking for a company to install replacement windows in your Massillon Ohio home, look for a company that has RAVING fans. This is going to be shown with full page testimonials, blog comments or facebook comments, not just a few sentences of testimonial on a web page. True testimonials are never paid for or compensated for in any way. You want to know that the company you select has treated its past customers well, making them into future and repeat customers, which is often a marker of how you will be treated as well.
You can also look for reviews on third party sites. Any replacement window company you choose for your Massillon Ohio home should have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and positive reviews on third party sites like Angie’s List . Good reviews by a third party confirm that the company is reputable. On the other hand, if you see a lot of negative feedback or scam reports, move on to another company.
And finally, be sure to ask questions. If anything is not clear, your salesperson should be able to answer your question right away, to your satisfaction, or else find out the answer for you quickly. Be sure that all the warranty information and cost information is presented to you right up front. And always remember, if the deal sounds too good to be true, then it probably is!
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