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Des Moines Window Care Calendar

A month-by-month window checklist for Central Iowa, where winter nights drop below zero and summer storms bring hail.

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January

Coldest month

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Lower humidity on subzero nights.
Wipe condensation from sills.
Note drafty windows.

February

Deep cold

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Check for frost between panes.
Keep window wells clear of snow.
Plan spring projects.

March

Thaw

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Check window wells drain.
Look for water stains under windows.
Book installers early.

April

Storm season

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Put screens back in.
Check after hailstorms.
Clean tracks.

May

Spring storms

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Look for torn screens.
Test locks.
Check caulking outside.

June

Warm and humid

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Close shades on sunny sides.
Check for foggy glass.
Clean weep holes.

July

Hottest month

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Keep west blinds closed in the afternoon.
Lubricate casement cranks.
Check patio door rollers.

August

Late summer

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Check after storms.
Clear window wells.
Plan fall replacements.

September

Fall

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Recaulk where needed.
Check weatherstripping.
Book before cold weather.

October

Leaf fall

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Remove screens if needed.
Close storm windows.
Clean gutters above windows.

November

First cold

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Feel for drafts on windy days.
Lock all windows.
Cover window wells.

December

Winter

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Watch for condensation.
Run bath fans.
Open curtains during the day.

This calendar is general guidance. Work from inside or from the ground where you can, use care on ladders, and leave glass and frame repairs to a professional.

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