You may have watched a video on social media that encourages switching your windows to winter mode to save energy. But what is it exactly? We take stock.
Already last winter, numerous TikTok videos announced that they had found the ultimate trick to avoid energy loss and save some money on the heating bill. This year, these same videos are back and many people are wondering if they too have a winter mode on their windows and if they therefore need to make a special adjustment now that the temperatures are cooler.
Please note that if you carefully follow the video tutorials to help you find the pins on your PVC windows, you will find them easily. On the other hand, this is in no way a setting dedicated to winter mode or summer mode. This function simply does not exist on windows, even if it is indeed possible to adjust their compression. In reality, this function allows you to adjust the rollers of your equipment in the workshop and during installation to guarantee the best possible insulation, whatever the season. You should therefore not touch this setting afterwards, except in a few specific cases.
The small pins to be manipulated with a screwdriver will be useful during the life of your window to correct problems that may arise over time. So if your window is difficult to open or close and the handle is too hard, an adjustment may be necessary. If you notice a malfunction in your window, you must call a professional (a carpenter or an installer) to adjust the rollers, otherwise you will damage your window and have to change it. By changing the compression, the seal could either wear out prematurely, lose its seal, allow too much air to pass through and cause leaks or even mold. In any case, this setting does not save energy.
If you want to caulk your windows, you can, however, use insulating adhesive strips to place on the window opening. Blackout curtains and thermal curtains are also a good solution to limit heat loss through windows. Finally, close your curtains as soon as night falls to keep the heat inside.
