A patio door is a good asset to have in every home. Not only does it increase your home’s overall aesthetic appeal and value, but it also improves your home’s energy efficiency by allowing an ample amount of natural light into your home. Unfortunately, as time passes by, it’s possible that you may have to replace your old patio doors. But how exactly can you tell if your patio doors are in need of a replacement?

Gaps

Gaps are a problem that you don’t want your patio door to experience as this can allow for air leaks in your home, causing your monthly heating and cooling bills to rise as a result. If you notice that your patio doors have gaps in them despite the fact that they’re still relatively new, it’s possible that they weren’t installed properly, and this can easily be rectified by having a pro reinstall your door correctly.

Difficulty in Operating

On the other hand, if you’re experiencing any difficulties in operating your patio door, it’s likely that it’ll have to be replaced. If your patio door is a few decades old, and your patio door is of the sliding variant, it’s possible that the rollers have been damaged beyond repair, or the door has misaligned from the track. Regardless of the cause, if the rollers can no longer be repaired or your door can’t be aligned to the track, be sure to have the patio door replaced as a patio door that sticks can be a safety hazard as well as a security risk.

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