Four Surefire Signs of a Failing Entry Door

Spring is on the way soon, and that means homeowners are thinking about exterior upgrades. One quick upgrade that brings wow-factor to the home is entry door replacement, coming in a large range of colors to complement your curb appeal. 

However, some homeowners choose to paint over an old entry door instead of replacing it, which can be a costly mistake. We’ll show you four surefire signs that your entry door is failing. 

Sign #1: The Door Sticks When You Open it When you open your entry door, do you find yourself fighting to pull it open? This is what happens when the entry door sticks inside the frame. Wood gains about 1% moisture for every 5% change in relative humidity.

As a result of this changing humidity, entry doors can stick inside their frames. 

It's time to replace your entry door if it sticks excessively. There may be an issue with the door fitting correctly within the frame, or the door may be old.

Sign #2: The Door is Drafty
Brrr… where is that draft coming from? When homeowners think about energy savings, they don’t typically consider replacing their entry door. However, the fact is that an old front door can cause your home to lose up to 11% of your home’s energy. 

It's not unlikely that air is leaking into the top, bottom, or sides of an old door if the weatherstripping has worn down.

If your door is inefficient, what should you do? Sometimes you can solve the problem with new weatherstripping. This depends on the age and overall condition of your entry door. 

Sign #3: The Door is Leaking Moisture 
While air drafts are a concern, so is moisture seeping through the door. The truth is that a drafty may also leak rainwater. 

Where will your door leak rainwater? Typically, rainwater leaks in areas such as the frames and even underneath the threshold. When you find the water coming underneath the threshold, sometimes you can adjust it to stop the leak. 

Sign #4: Your Wood Door is Cracked, Chipping, or Rotting 
If you have an old wood door, you’ll want to pay close attention to its condition. While wood doors can last for years, the door simply won’t perform if it’s cracked, chipping or rotting.

The most immediate and pressing problem you’ll find with wood entry doors is wood rot. If the wood is soft and brittle to the touch, the time to replace is now. 

If you have a failing entry door, Energy Efficient Replacements is here to help. We’ll swap out your outdated door for a high-quality fiberglass product that improves the home’s aesthetics and appearance. Contact us today to find out more.

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