What are the signs your windows are done?

1. Fog or moisture between the panes — the seal is blown. 2. You feel cold air at the bottom of the window in winter — the sash isn't sealing. 3. The window is hard to open, stuck, or painted shut — the frame has shifted. 4. Wood frame has soft spots or visible rot — water has gotten behind the paint. 5. Your blinds move when the wind blows outside — air is flowing through the frame. 6. One room is always 5-8° warmer or colder than the rest of the house. 7. Power bill jumped this year with no thermostat change.

What does window replacement cost in Mississippi (2026)?

Most Mississippi homeowners replacing 10-15 windows spend between $8,500 and $18,000. Double-hung vinyl: $525-$750 per window. Casement or sliding vinyl: $650-$900 per window. Wood-clad: $1,100-$1,800 per window. Sliding glass patio door: $1,800-$3,500.

Why Your Mississippi House Feels Drafty — Even With the AC On

Apr 22
2 min read

Updated: Apr 22

If you've cranked the AC, added weather stripping, hung new curtains, and your house still feels cold in January and muggy in July — the problem isn't your HVAC. It's your windows. Here's how to prove it in 30 seconds tonight.

The 30-Second Dollar Bill Test

Close any window in your house.
Open it back up and lay a dollar bill halfway across the frame.
Close the window down onto the bill.
Now try to pull the bill out without tearing it.

If the bill slides out easily, that window is leaking air every second of every day. Multiply that by 15-20 windows in your house. That's why your power bill was $420 in August and your bedroom was still 78°.

Why Mississippi Windows Fail Faster Than Most

Jackson, Brandon, Madison, and Ridgeland homes take a brutal beating:

5+ months of 90°+ heat expands aluminum and vinyl frames and breaks factory seals.
Humidity that routinely hits 85% rots wood sashes from the inside.
Spring storms with 60+ mph wind gusts twist and warp frames over time.
Hail events every few years cause invisible seal damage that shows up as fog 12-18 months later.

Your builder-grade windows from 2003 weren't engineered for this. Most fail 10-15 years in, even if they look fine.

7 Signs Your Windows Are Done

Fog or moisture between the panes — the seal is blown.
You feel cold air at the bottom of the window in winter — the sash isn't sealing.
The window is hard to open, stuck, or painted shut — the frame has shifted.
Wood frame has soft spots or visible rot — water has gotten behind the paint.
Your blinds move when the wind blows outside — air is flowing through the frame.
One room is always 5-8° warmer or colder than the rest of the house.
Power bill jumped this year with no thermostat change. Windows degrade slowly, then all at once.

What Replacement Actually Costs in Mississippi (2026)

Most Mississippi homeowners replacing 10-15 windows spend between $8,500 and $18,000 — depending on size, frame material, and glass package.

Double-hung vinyl with Low-E double-pane: $525-$750 per window installed
Casement or sliding vinyl: $650-$900 per window installed
Wood-clad for older Belhaven, Fondren, or Eastover homes: $1,100-$1,800 per window installed
Sliding glass patio door replacement: $1,800-$3,500 installed

Expect your August power bill to drop $60-$140 per month after install. Most Mississippi homeowners pay back the full install in 6-9 years from energy savings alone.

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