Is Your Front Door Costing You Money? 5 Signs It’s Letting Energy (and Cash) Slip Away

 

 

Is Your Front Door Costing You Money? 

5 Signs It’s Letting Energy (and Cash) Slip Away

You might not think twice about your front door—until your energy bills creep up and your hallway feels like a wind tunnel.

At BlueWood Handyman, we’ve seen it time and time again: a tired old door or a poorly fitted frame silently draining your wallet. The good news? These issues are easy to spot—and even easier for us to fix.

Here are 5 common signs your front door is costing you more than it should:

1️⃣ You Feel a Draft (Especially in the Winter)

If you can feel a breeze sneaking in around your doorframe, it’s time to take action. Drafts are one of the biggest signs your door is not properly sealed.

🔧 How we fix it: We fit quality weather stripping, adjust hinges, and seal gaps to block cold air and keep warmth where it belongs—inside.

2️⃣ Light Coming Through the Edges

Stand inside during the day and check around the doorframe. If you can see daylight peeking through, heat is slipping out and cold air is coming in.

🔧 Our solution: We assess the door’s fit, adjust alignment, or recommend trimming or replacing the door for a tighter seal.

3️⃣ The Door Doesn’t Close Snugly

If your door latches loosely or wobbles in the frame, it’s not creating a solid seal. That means temperature-controlled air is leaking out 24/7.

🔧 We help by: Installing or adjusting closers, latches, and thresholds for a firm, energy-efficient closure every time.

4️⃣ You Notice Higher Heating or Cooling Bills

Sometimes, it’s not what you feel—it’s what you pay. A sudden jump in your energy bills with no obvious reason could be due to air leakage through your doors.

🔧 What we do: We inspect your door and surrounding frame to find hidden inefficiencies—and fix them fast.

5️⃣ Your Door Is Old, Warped, or Damaged

Wooden doors naturally expand, contract, and warp over time. This creates gaps that no amount of DIY draft excluder can fully fix.

🔧 Our advice: We can resize, rehang, or replace your door with a new, well-fitted one that looks great and performs even better.

🛠️ Why Choose BlueWood Handyman?

We’re more than just carpenters—we’re problem solvers. With 30+ years of construction experience, we bring professional tools, clean work practices, and genuine care to every job.

Whether it’s a quick fix or a full door replacement, we make sure your home is warm, secure, and energy-efficient.

📅 Ready for a New Door?

If you’ve got a door that doesn’t shut properly, drags on the floor, or just needs an upgrade, get in touch. We’ll help you choose the right solution and get it fitted—professionally, neatly, and without a fuss.

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Is your front door working against your wallet?
Let us help you stop drafts—and start saving.

📞 Contact BlueWood Handyman today to schedule your door check-up.
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