How to Know When You Need to Replace Your Window Treatments

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Just like many other things in your home, window treatments, such as blinds, eventually need to be replaced. They can endure wear and tear over time and will not function as they did before. It is important to know when your blinds need to be replaced.

Here are a few signs that you should consider contacting window treatment services.

Your Blinds Are Hard to Raise

The blinds on your windows should not take much effort to raise. If you spend a lot of time trying to raise your blinds every day, it is a cause for concern. Your blinds' lifting mechanisms may be damaged. To prevent further frustration when raising your blinds, you should think about replacing them right away.

Your Blinds Are a Danger to Your Kids and Pets

If you have small kids and pets at home, you want to do everything to protect them from harm. Believe it or not, certain blinds can pose a risk to children and pets. If your blinds have loose cords, they can be a choking hazard. To keep your loved ones safe, you should replace these blinds with new ones right away.

Your Blinds Are Discolored

Although it is expected for blinds to have some color change over time, they should not be too discolored. If your blinds are very discolored from too much sun exposure, they may look unsightly and need to be replaced.

Your Energy Bills Have Gone Up

It is always frustrating to have your energy bills rise. Believe it or not, your window treatment may be the culprit. If your blinds are old and worn out, they may not be able to insulate your home properly anymore. Replacing your blinds may help you save money on your energy bills.

You Installed New Windows

If you recently installed new windows in your home, it may be time to replace your blinds too. The old blinds might not fit your new windows properly. If you get new blinds, they can complement your new windows.

Your Blinds Are Out of Style

Blinds can also go out of style. If your blinds no longer match the decor of your home, it may be worth it to replace them with brand-new ones.

If you want to replace your window treatments, you should contact a professional window treatment service soon. Professionals can come to your house and install new blinds correctly and efficiently.  

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