How to Get the Best Home Replacement Windows in 2024

What are the things a homeowner should consider in order to get the best value for their money? Most people aren’t experts on replacement windows or home renovations. That’s why they spend money and leave it to the professionals. But it’s not enough to just trust the first person that offers to do the job.

Unfortunately, many companies only care about the profit and not what’s best for the homeowners. That’s why one thing you can and should do before even having any quotes, is do some basic research into what the common practices, products, timelines, and numbers are.

At the very basic level, it will help you come up with some questions to ask your contractor and ensure you choose the best replacement windows that will serve you for decades.

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Online Reviews and Research on Quality Replacement Windows

The first and most important step is gathering information and doing research. There are many ways of finding window and door replacement companies, the most popular one is the internet reviews.

Look at online review website such as:

• HomeStars that was specifically created to rate contractors;
• BBB (Better Business Bureau), an online platform where customers can share their expereince, file complaints and resolve them;
• Google reviews that rate local businesses based on real-customer feedback. It is also a perfect place to see real images from the installations and read different feedbacks on company’s products, customer services and installation crews.

Home Window Replacement Cost

There are many variables when it comes to home windows replacement prices. Installing new windows is something that should be done once (or in stages) and not done again for at least 25 years. Therefore, the cost of windows should not be the only determining factor in your decision.

The cheapest units, while seemingly the same, may not perform as well and may need replacement sooner. Mid-range units may perform as well as their high-end counterparts, while sacrificing some of the features. At the end of the day what’s most important,  is your ultimate goal for replacing the windows.

Casement & Awning $1,327-$1,400

Hung $968 – $1,350

Bay & Bow $1,374 – $3,500

Fixed Picture $800 – $1,613

Hopper $900 – $1,400

Custom Shape $1,504 – $2,755

Average prices for best windows for home

Considering the variety of options to choose from, it is not easy to give an exact price right off the bat, but it is possible to give you a better idea.

•  The average price of windows in the Bedroom or Kitchen ranges between $800 and $1,600
•  Bow or Bay window prices window on average range between $2,800 to $4,500
•  Living room window prices on average range between $1,800 to $3,000
•  5ft to 6ft standard size Patio Door prices on average range between $1,800 and $2,200
•  Basement windows prices on average range between $450 – $800

To get a better idea how much will the new windows cost for your home, make sure to use our replacement cost estimator below to get a free a quote in seconds. But please keep in mind that these are the average price ranges, so if you want a detailed quotes, contact us.

Full-Frame Installation vs. Retrofit Windows for Home

After searching for reliable window companies, asking for the window prices and choosing the contractor you want to deal with, there are still some vital things to consider if you want to make sure your replacement project aligns with your expectations, home design, ultimate budget and energy efficiency. And one such thing is to determine the way your home window to be replaced – full frame or retrofit.

• Insert or retrofit window installation is characterised by the installation of a vinyl window into an existing wooden frame. This means you will keep your existing casing, jamb and the brickmould – the main exterior parts of the window.
• The full frame installation is the recommended method because it takes care of hidden problems in the window. It is characterised by a complete replacement of all wooden parts of the rough opening with the exception of wall studs.

Full frame replacements will usually mean a new vinyl brickmould, vinyl jamb extension, and vinyl casing. Aesthetically, full frame window replacement will deliver a clean, fresh look to all the windows. Better yet, it will give you peace of mind, while ensuring the most energy efficiency in your home.

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Overlooked Questions to Ask During Home Window Replacement Consultation

There are many common questions customers have during a window door consultation, such as:

• What is Low E glass and how is it beneficial?
• Do Argon windows really reduce heat loss?
• Is financing available?
• What is the warranty?
• and how does the payment work?

More often than not homeowners miss the opportunity to become more informed about their upcoming project by not asking the not so obvious questions that might affect their project.

Replacement windows for homes: what is the lifetime warranty?

Make sure you know what is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and what the procedures are in case something goes wrong.

What is covered by a lifetime window warranty? Before answering this question determine exactly who is providing the warranty. Many window replacement companies act as a distributor for window manufacturers and as such will offer the manufacturer’s lifetime warranty as well as their own installation warranty.

This divide can turn into a headache as the one thing homeowners don’t want when dealing with service issues is pointing fingers. Usually, a manufacturer’s warranty covers the glass, frame, and hardware while the installer’s warranty covers the workmanship and labour.

At Ecoline Windows, we offer 25 year warranty for BOTH product and labour to ensure a complete peace of mind for all our customers when they order best renovation windows from us.

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