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Most people never think about their windows until there's a problem. But did you know that you could be facing a home window replacement issue and not know it? After all, few homeowners are in the business of checking their windows for cracks and other tell-tale signs of problems, and just because you're not paying attention doesn't mean that your home's windows don't need replacement. Here's what you should be looking out for.

If you have drafty windows and you can feel cold or hot air coming inside your window frames, you may need home window replacement. Drafty windows are not just an annoyance; they can let hot air in during the summer and cold air in during the winter, raising your energy costs and causing you and your family to feel annoying drafts during the day and night.

Did you know that up to 30 percent of your home's energy costs are flying out of your old and drafty windows? That's because old windows tend to have gaps and minuscule cracks that will send your climate-controlled air straight out the windows, as well as bring in air from outside. Modern home window replacement glass is much more efficient at providing a barrier to the outside world, helping to keep energy costs down during those times of climate control inside.

If you have older, single-pane windows, you won't get any of the energy efficiency of modern dual- and triple-paned windows. Furthermore, the addition of inert glasses and optional glazing can help when it comes to annoying sounds and the sun's harmful UV rays with protection layers and special coatings that keep all that unwanted stuff from entering your home.

If your existing windows don't open and close correctly, you could be wasting a small fortune on climate control, as well as jeopardizing the safety of your family with unlocked and ajar windows. Broken or poorly functioning windows is one of the primary reasons for home window replacement, and any window that sticks, won't close or latch properly is a candidate for replacement.

While condensation on your windows can be something fun for your kids and their aspiring doodles, window condensation isn't something to be taken lightly. Warm air inside and cold air outside can lead to condensation forming on your windows, which, if it happens constantly, could be a sign you need home window replacement. Modern, dual-pane windows won't condense at all unless something's wrong, which means you'll be able to enjoy looking out your windows, not drawing on them.

Old window frames that are rotting and decaying are a sign that you need home window replacement. Most windows only have a lifetime of about 20 to 25 years, so if it's been decades since your windows were last replaced -- or especially if they haven't been replaced at all -- you'll need home window replacement.