Andersen quoted me $106k to replace 27 windows. But if I act today, I could get them for the discounted price of $76k. My response "get out"

I have a Mobile Window and Screen  repair business  I will go to your house and repair or repair or manufacturer a new Screen in your driveway with 40 years of experience,  90% of replacement windows do no need to be replaced just replace the old or broken parts , and maintenance them and that window still will last for another 30 years . I live outside of London , Ontario hopping to train more people to  repair Windows.

Wish you would have actually named the brands.

This is a fantastic video, very clear and straight to the point and realistic.

Only buy windows from an established brand with a stellar reputation who will be there to service them decades later. My twelve year-old vinyl windows with a lifetime warrantee were made by a company that was bought by another company who no longer makes parts for it.

They do, but when you have salesman and installers out there under measuring for fit then a proper fitting window is more important. Always have the installer measure for tightest fit.

90k for 20 windows  from Anderson, I am good

Wow.  This is great, inclusive information.  TY!!!

Makes sense but you make it sound easy.  How many manufactures produce cars?  No where near as many as the number of window manufactures and all their different lines or series..  Why?  Because there's allot of money that's on the table from folks that don't have the time to compare and end up with a subpar product.

I just recently had my windows replaced by Renewal by Andersen.  The window quality may be good (time will tell) but as with all products, it's the quality of the installation and the attention to detail of the installers that can make the outcome great or just so-so.  I got a so-so.  The crew was 5 Spanish speaking men which was a concern as they obviously ran into a problem with installation of the bow window but, since I don't understand Spanish, no clue what the issue is.  The 5 double-hung windows were installed in 5 hours the previous day but the bow took 4 hours the next day.  With full frame installation, very few of the mitered corners of the casings were without gaps and the nail pinner left additional dings in the wood that rules out staining as I'll now have to fill, sand, and paint the casings.  The bow extends further out from the brick than the original and nothing covers/seals the bare wood underneath and there is foam insulation squeeze out  between the brick and the bottom of the bow.  Again, it's not all about the quality of the product.

As of 2024 Anlin was bought out by Miter brands which is the same company that owns Milgard. Current employee here

renewal by Andersen is the biggest rip off ever. thousands of thousands for a few windows. I've seen quotes for $38,000 for 12 windows and higher

excellent

I paid $ 10,000 for Harvey Classic double hung windows for my 1951 built cape style house : 21 windows total including 3 basement windows and 2 windows in the garage.

My house was built in 1971 with 27 windows. 24 of which are double hung the other 3 are very large windows that do not open. I can’t imagine the quotes I would get to replace them. I live in NJ.

“137 things window companies won’t tell you about vinyl” great article to read.

What is vinyl? PVC
What is the poison plastic? PVC

Do your research

Of course they do, always. For example I invest in Dako Windows USA products and I always know that I get high quality at a relatively low price.

I have plygem windows in my house and they are only 4-5 years old, low E, and they radiate cold in the winter, I picked up a NT Windows brand window off fb marketplace for my shop and the quality compared to my actual house windows is night and day, NT Windows are made in Ft. Worth Texas .

Im looking to replace original windows and sliding patio door in my 1980s condo since they have been failed for 15 years. the windows are double hung aprx. 60x40 and 60x20 inch. The door is big at 110x80 iish 3 pane on third floor condo. Was qouted 8000 for anderson door and silver line windows.  Was also qouted 6200 for Okna brand door and windows from a diffirent contractor. Im 43 and have no intention of moving anytime soon, but want a successful stress free outcome that will give me no drama. Both places have great install reviews. I never heard of Okna and the reviews are terrible and excellent but I can say the same about Anderson and Silver line

Video is pretty helpful. On personal note, I like Dako company.