20 Best Window Companies in Tehachapi, CA (2024 Reviews)

How Installing Energy-Efficient Windows in Tehachapi Saves You Money

By switching to energy-efficient windows, you can enjoy several benefits, such as:

• Save on electricity bills: Since energy-efficient windows reduce the amount of energy needed to heat or cool your home, the switch can help you save around $570 annually on your energy bills in Tehachapi.
• Protect your investment: Upgrading and repairing your windows is an important part of maintaining your property and its value, particularly if you have an older home.
• Protect your valuables: The low-emissivity coatings on many Energy Star certified windows help prevent damage from the sun's UV rays to your floors, carpets and furniture.
• Decrease your carbon footprint: Because energy-efficient windows improve the insulation in your home, you can lower your indirect greenhouse gas emissions by about 12%, according to Energy Star.

Estimated Cost of Window Replacement in Tehachapi

When researching window installation, each company offers varying services and costs. Let’s go over some typical costs and services.

How Much Do New Windows Cost?

Although the national average cost of installing one window is around $600, it can range from $200 to $1,200. These estimates are based on the specifics of your installation, including type, material, size, number of windows, the location of your home and more.

With windows, efficiency is one of the most important factors for most homeowners. High efficiency windows may cost more upfront, but by increasing the efficiency of your home — especially if you live in a hot climate — they can give you many years of energy savings. According to Energy Star, purchasing certified energy-efficient windows can save Tehachapi homeowners $570+ a year after replacing single-pane windows.

Costs will also vary based on the material you want for your window frames. Aluminum frames are the least expensive. They’re sturdy, light and maintenance-free, but offer poor insulation. Vinyl frames are somewhat expensive and provide good insulation. Composite frames made with wood fibers encased in plastic also offer good insulation and are moderately expensive. Wood frames are the most expensive and are the most in-demand. They’re also aesthetically pleasing and offer decent insulation for your home.

What Services do Window Installers Offer?

When considering window replacements, there are typically two kinds that your installer will offer: full-frame and pocket installations.

Full-frame installations require replacing the entire window — the sill, frame, trim and all. These are typically done when you want to change the style of your window or when it has a great amount of rot or deterioration. Full-frame installations require more time and labor and will increase overall costs. Pocket installations (also known as retrofits) are when you replace a window while leaving the existing frame. Pocket installations are on the simpler end and will be less expensive, but you can’t do this type of installment if you have any pre-existing rot or water damage.

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

How We Choose the Best Window Installers in Tehachapi

EcoWatch reviews are different from other reviews, as we look at these companies through a sustainability lens. Along with energy efficiency, we analyzed each installer and ranked them based on the following methodology:

Service Area

Since this is a guide for Tehachapi, we only included companies that serve the city. There are certainly other reputable providers that didn’t make the cut because of the low odds that they would serve the average homeowner in Tehachapi.

Work Quality

When installing new windows, the quality and variety of services often plays just as important of a role in overall efficiency and performance as the type of window you get. 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 online reviews to determine the companies with the most customer satisfaction, weighted by sample size. Customer satisfaction might be the factor we place the most value on, as it reflects the quality of services across nearly every category, including professionalism, cost, quality of installation, warranty, quality of parts and more.

Cost

This one is a give-and-take: as with most services, cheap window installers may not provide the highest quality service. On the other hand, we want to make sure we’re highlighting companies that provide a variety of price and financing options so they’re accessible to most homeowners.

Warranty

As discussed previously, windows are a substantial investment, so you’ll want to make sure that investment is well protected. Window installation companies with lengthy warranties for products, parts and installation (aka workmanship) rank higher with EcoWatch.

Years of Experience

Because of Tehachapi’s climate, homeowners need to be wary of rot, water damage and low efficiency. We factored in local experience to reflect the ability of Tehachapi window companies to prepare homes for these issues. If a company has less than 10 years of experience, it loses points in this category.