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Re: Replacement Windows

Frank — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:37:00 GMT

Just a quick thought on the window and door replacement.

You will have heat/cooling loss through windows and doors no matter what you do. They are the weak link in making a home energy efficient. They are usually the last on the list of recommended improvements.

Re: Replacement Windows

BigEyes — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:23:51 GMT

does amerimax just offer windows in the NYC area?

Re: Replacement Windows

BigEyes — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:21:24 GMT

Neilheadley:

I bought my new windows at home depot and my light bill went from 575.00 to less than 300.00 in a matter of weeks..and I paid 99.00- 150.00 depending on size and they are double paned .........2675.00 for 15 windows and they were put in by us ..............I am very happy with them

Thats good to hear about Home Depot windows...I haven't had any experience with them prior to your post. Are they still holding up for you?

Re: Replacement Windows

lora_appleton — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:39:13 GMT

American Jewel is made in our place and husband and i once sold them. Years ago they manufactured a heavier framed window called the Series IV and we stopped selling American Jewel Windows when they replaced it with the thinner framed window. We found the new frame to be too weak. Compared to what is available by some vinyl manufacturers today I would now have considered the Series IV window to be low end.

I saw their window again back in March at a trade show and it just does not measure up to the better windows out there.

Re: Replacement Windows

Bob Riley — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:50:24 GMT

Amerimax is superb! We have 10 Amerimax in our house. We had them installed around 6 years ago and no problems so far. We got the dark green painted frames with white on the inside and love them. The paint has really lasted. I liked how the Amerimax windows came night locks and even sightline. I shopped for windows for about a month and decided that Amerimax was the best window for me. I looked at Milgards - didnt like the single strength glass, Anlins and Atriums - didnt like the warranty for either window, and also California Deluxe Windows,a great window but not for $900 a opening. Amerimax has a good warranty and is affordable. Would recommend the Amerimax to anyone looking for a very good window at a good price.

Replacement Windows

DevonBep — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 06:08:12 GMT

I would try to contact some contractors and get prices. We bought Harvey and are very satisfied, but I am sure there are others out there. You want low-E, double pane. You can do comparisons online and find out what things to look for. If you go to the brands that send you flyers, some of them are a huge rip off. I think our windows were between $200-$300 per window.

Re: Replacement Windows

Laura — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 17:46:41 GMT

I got Amerimax vinyl windows put in my house last year and am very happy with them. The Amerimax windows have made the house much quieter and more energy efficient. No more drafts. The windows were on average $500 installed. Amerimax is a product I would recommend if you are looking for vinyl replacement windows. I live in Southern California.

Re: Replacement Windows

Neilheadley — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:46:57 GMT

Antony:
I am looking to purchase 7 replacement windows before winter.
What brands are good?
I want something that will be very energery efficent, any suggestions as to what I should look for?
Idea on cost per window? All 7 are the same size. Where should I shop, lowes, homedepot, elsewhere/

I bought my new windows at home depot and my light bill went from 575.00 to less than 300.00 in a matter of weeks..and I paid 99.00- 150.00 depending on size and they are double paned .........2675.00 for 15 windows and they were put in by us ..............I am very happy with them

Re: Replacement Windows

jbr — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:09:08 GMT

we have also used Am Home Center. like you we researched the market and spoke with a few including Robert W. We replaced 23 windows in an Alexandria, VA house in early 2004. Price, product (double hung) and service (1 day) were good. We used them again in later 2004 or 2005 to replace a few windows (casement) in another house. We tried to use them in 2007, but they do not service Baltimore area (or at least not at that time).

We are certainly fans of and fully endorse Willet's company and its service.

Re: Replacement Windows

Antony — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:03:22 GMT

I am looking to purchase 7 replacement windows before winter.
What brands are good?
I want something that will be very energery efficent, any suggestions as to what I should look for?
Idea on cost per window? All 7 are the same size. Where should I shop, lowes, homedepot, elsewhere/

Replacement Windows

edfrmva1 — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:47:36 GMT

I am not a member yet. My wife and I live in Vienna, VA. We recently had 21 windows replaced with new vinyl double hung windows. After checking the comments in Checkbook magazine and visiting a number of dealer/providers, we selected American Jewel Windows made for the American Home Center located in Beltsville, MD, The owner, Mr. Robert Willett, gave us an excellent presentation. No deals! Priced as presented. Not cheap, reasonable based on our visits to earlier dealer/providers. Installation date selected. Crews came on time and worked very well to removed all the windows to be replaced and then installed the new replacements. Crew worked quickly and well. Was misty wet and so our white carpets were not as well left as before they began. Work was completed in one day! A better outside cleanup was suggested and that the team bring a small hand vacuum to clean the small chips on the carpets. Several days after the installation, we noticed some imperfections and they were quickly taken care of. Overall, we are happy with the windows, their cost, and their installation and their response to our requests for repairs. In addition, American Jewel Windows, the manufacturer of the windows gave us a rebate of $250. Check them online before ordering the windows from American Home.