Making sure your home is prepared and ready for the replacement window installation will help make the process easier and hassle-free for the contractors. Here are a few steps you should take to prepare your home:

1. Be Home – It is important that the homeowner or another adult is home during the installation period to grant the contractors access to the interior of the home. It is a good idea for this individual to be home for the entire installation process, in case there are any issues or questions that need your attention.

2. Clear Pathways – Clear the way for the contractors to be able to maneuver into the rooms they need access to while carrying tools and large, heavy replacement windows. Move any items that may be blocking hallways, or that can be damaged if bumped into, like vases and side tables. Don’t forget to clear the areas outside of your home that crew members will need to access to get to your windows. Planters, tables, chairs and garbage cans should be moved away from the exterior walls of your home to grant easier access.

3. Remove All Window Coverings – Taking down all window covering allows for easy access to the work area, as well as prevents any potential damage from occurring to them. It is also a good idea to take down any photos, mirrors or other items hanging on the walls near your windows.

4. Turn Off Your HVAC System – The process of replacing windows leads to heating and cooling loss within your home. Turning off your air conditioning and heating systems will save energy and the associated cost during the installation period. You can turn your system back on once the project is completed for the day.