When it comes to home maintenance, it’s obvious when certain components in your home need to be replaced. If your HVAC system breaks down, you notice fairly quickly; your home ends up being the wrong temperature or your unit makes more noise than usual. If your water heater breaks, you notice a cold shower right away. However, you might not always know when other parts of your home need to be replaced, like your front door. If you notice any of the following things, it might be a sign that you should be calling for residential door replacement services.

1. Problems opening and closing: If your door sticks when trying to open or close it, you might want to consider replacing your door. This can be a sign that the door has warped in some way that’s causing problems. Similarly, if you can’t get your door to stay shut, you’ll want to replace it as soon as possible.
2. Visible damage: Because they’re a major feature on the exterior of your home, residential doors can take a serious beating. If you start to notice that your door’s got a few dings and scratches in it, it might be worth replacing it rather than trying to fix all the visible damage.
3. Heat loss: Doors can be a major contributor to heat loss in your home if not properly installed or fitted for your home. In the average home, 38% of heat loss is through windows and doors. If you’ve kept up with upkeep of vinyl windows in your home and don’t need to worry about replacing vinyl windows, check your door. It could be that you’re in need of residential door replacement instead.
4. Style updates: Sometimes, your home just needs an upgrade. If your exterior has been looking a bit dull lately, try giving it an update with a new exterior door. If your older, traditional door has aged the look of your home, try a sliding door replacement for a more contemporary update.

Think it might be time to call residential door replacement services for your home? Contact All American Door for more information on window and door replacement services.