22 Best Window Replacement Companies in Redlands, CA (Jan 2023)
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How Installing Energy-Efficient Windows in Redlands Saves You Money

Energy-efficient windows can benefit you in several ways. Here are a few reasons you may want to make the switch:

• Protect your investment: Upgrading and repairing your windows is an important part of maintaining your property and its real estate value, especially if your home is on the older side.
• Protect your valuables: The low-emissivity coatings on many Energy Star certified windows help prevent your floors, carpets and furniture from fading by filtering out UV rays.
• Decrease your carbon footprint: In Redlands, you can cut your indirect greenhouse gas emissions by about 117 pounds per year when you upgrade to energy-efficient windows.
• Save money on energy bills: The Department of Energy estimates that heat gained or lost through windows accounts for about 25-30% of household energy use. Switching to energy-efficient windows can help decrease that number, which helps you save $497 a year on your bills.

Estimated Cost of Window Replacement in Redlands

Windows come in varying purposes, shapes and styles, so costs and services will vary remarkably depending on several factors. Below, we detail the typical cost and services that you can get from window installers.

How Much Do New Windows Cost?

The national average cost to replace a single window is about $600 but can range anywhere from $200 to $1,200. But prices vary remarkably based on the size of your home, complexity of the installation, your location and the quality of the company you choose. Many window companies also provide door replacements, which will add extra costs to your project.

Whether or not you want energy-efficient windows is another factor that will affect the cost. These will almost always cost more than other windows, but on the other hand, you can save about $497 a year on your energy bills in Redlands.

Another factor that influences the total cost is the material you choose for your frame. Aluminum frames are typically the least pricey and are sturdy and light, but they offer poor insulation. On the other hand, wood frames are the most expensive because they are aesthetically pleasing and offer decent insulation. Fiberglass and vinyl frames provide good insulation as well and cost somewhere between the other two.

What Services do Window Installers Offer?

The first step when planning a window replacement is to think about whether you want a full-frame or pocket installation.

A full-frame installation is a replacement of the total window. This service involves removing the old window, the sill, and the exterior and interior trim. It can also involve other materials, including insulation and drip edges, which raise the total cost of the project. It's also worth noting that you may have to touch up the paint surrounding the window after a full-frame installation. A pocket installation involves replacing a window within the old frame. This means instead of tearing out the whole unit and reinstalling it, the contractor will just slide the replacement window (also called a retrofit or insert window) into the frame.

Your window installer can help you choose which type of installation you should get.

How We Choose the Best Window Installers in Redlands

EcoWatch reviews are different from most reviews, as we're examining these companies through a sustainability lens. Along with energy efficiency, we assessed several window installers in Redlands and assigned rankings using the following methodology:

Service Area

This one is pretty self-explanatory, but we've chosen to highlight window installation companies that serve Redlands so you can find the right window installation company near you.

Work Quality

When installing new windows, the quality and breadth of services can often play just as important of a role in overall efficiency and performance as the type of window you opt for. We do rate window installers higher if they offer high-quality products, but we also factor in workmanship as reflected in customer feedback.

Customer Reviews

We analyzed trends in recent customer feedback to find the companies with the most consistent customer satisfaction, weighted by sample size. Customer satisfaction may be the factor we place the most value on, as it reflects the quality of services across nearly every category, including professionalism, quality of installation, warranty, cost, quality of parts and more.

Cost

Cheaper windows certainly don't mean better windows, but we know many of our readers would like to keep costs low when possible. When analyzing the prices of providers, we gave higher points to companies with reasonable prices and accessible financing rather than "cheaper" services.

Warranty

Protecting your investment in new windows is important to many homeowners. For that reason, window installation companies that provide lengthy warranties for products, parts and installation (aka workmanship) rank higher with EcoWatch.

Years of Experience

Due to Redlands' climate, homeowners will want to mitigate rot, water damage and low efficiency. We factored in local experience to reflect the ability of Redlands window companies to prepare homes for these issues. If a company has less than 10 years of experience, it loses points in this category.