Autumn Home Maintenance: How to Check Your Windows and Doors Before Winter

Autumn is a useful time to check your windows and doors before the colder, wetter winter weather arrives. Draughts, difficult operation, damaged seals or condensation between glazing panes can indicate that something needs attention.

Regular checks are a simple way to identify maintenance requirements early and help your windows and doors continue to perform effectively.

Signs Your Windows & Doors Need Attention

There are various signs you should look out for when checking your windows and doors:

• Draughts: Any noticeable cold air around frames or opening sections
• Glazing: Condensation between panes or visibly damaged glazing units
• Seals: Check for worn, damaged or missing seals
• Operation: Check whether windows or doors are becoming difficult to open, close or lock
• Frames and hardware: Look for visible damage, loose fixings, dirt or debris around moving components

 
Colder weather can make performance issues more noticeable, especially when windows or doors are already underperforming.

Simple Autumn Maintenance

Aluminium is a relatively low-maintenance option for windows and doors, but a few simple steps can help keep products looking and performing their best.

Clean aluminium frames and handles using a soft cloth and warm soapy water, avoiding abrasive chemicals that could damage the powder-coated finish. We recommend cleaning frames and handles approximately every three to four months.

Clean glazing with an appropriate glass cleaner and a soft, lint-free cloth. Remove dirt and debris from hinges and tracks, and check that handles, hinges, locks and other moving components operate smoothly. We also recommend lubricating hinges and locks every one to two years.

Homes in coastal or particularly exposed locations may require more frequent cleaning and maintenance.

When Is It Time to Call a Professional?

Straightforward cleaning and visual checks can be carried out by homeowners, but some problems require professional assessment.

Consider speaking to an installer if you notice persistent draughts, failed glazing, damaged seals, problems opening, closing or locking your windows or doors, or deterioration that simple maintenance won’t resolve.

Keep Your Home Ready for Winter

A few seasonal checks can help keep your windows and doors looking and performing their best. Autumn provides a useful opportunity to identify issues before winter rather than waiting until they become more noticeable.

If replacement is needed, Endurance Aluminium windows and doors combine durability, straightforward maintenance and modern thermal performance.

Noticed your windows or doors are showing their age? Explore the Endurance Aluminium range or speak to an Endurance installer about the right options for your home.

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Joe Leggett is a Marketing Executive at Endurance, helping to share useful information, advice, and stories with homeowners in a clear and approachable way. As part of the Endurance team, Joe plays an important role in making industry topics easier to understand and ensuring customers have access to relevant, reliable information when making decisions about their homes. His work helps Endurance stay connected with homeowners and communicate with confidence, clarity, and a genuinely helpful voice.

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