29 Best Window Replacement Companies in East Orange, NJ (Feb 2023)
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How Installing Energy-Efficient Windows in East Orange Saves You Money

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

• Decrease your carbon footprint: In East Orange, you can reduce your indirect greenhouse gas emissions by about 206 pounds per year after you switch to energy-efficient windows.
• Save on electricity bills: The Department of Energy estimates that heat gained or lost via windows makes up around 25-30% of energy use in your home. Switching to energy-efficient windows can help reduce that amount, which helps you save $287 a year on your bills.
• Protect your investment: Keeping your windows up to date is an important part of maintaining your property and its value, especially if your home is on the older side.
• Protect your valuables from fading: The low-emissivity coatings on many energy-efficient windows filter out harmful UV rays, preventing your furniture, carpet and other valuables from fading.

Estimated Cost of Window Replacement in East Orange

Let's take a look at the cost of replacing your windows and the kinds of services you may need for your home.

How Much Do New Windows Cost?

On average, East Orange homeowners can expect their replacement window installations to range from $250 to $1,200. The average cost sits at about $600. But costs vary remarkably depending on the size of your home, complexity of the installation, your location and the quality of the company you choose. Many window installers also offer door installations and replacements, which will add extra costs to your project.

With windows, efficiency is the most important factor for most homeowners. Windows with higher efficiency may cost more off the bat, but by increasing the efficiency of your home — particularly during the summer and winter — they can give you many years of energy savings. According to Energy Star, purchasing certified energy-efficient windows can save East Orange homeowners $287+ each year after replacing single-pane windows.

We advise requesting free quotes from several window companies to find the one that works best for your budget.

What Services do Window Installers Offer?

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

A full-frame installation is a replacement of the total window. This service involves taking out the old window, the sill, and the exterior and interior trim. It also involves additional materials, like insulation and drip edges, which increase the total cost of the project. Also worth noting: you may have to touch up the paint around the window after a full-frame installation. Pocket installations (or retrofits) involve replacing a window within the existing frame, which makes pocket installations less labor-intensive and costly. But, if the frame has any rot or deterioration, you will most likely need a full-frame installation instead.

If you're unsure which type of window installation service you need, your installer can advise you. Typically, the decision is influenced by factors like the age and condition of the home, the type of building material, budget and time restrictions.

How We Choose the Best Window Installers in East Orange

EcoWatch reviews are different from most reviews because we look at these companies through a sustainability lens. Along with energy efficiency, we evaluated several window installers in East Orange and assigned rankings based on the following methodology:

Service Area

Because this is a guide for East Orange, we only included companies that serve the city. There are other reputable providers that didn't make the cut because they wouldn't be able to serve homeowners in East Orange.

Work Quality

When picking new windows, the quality and breadth of services can often play just as important of a role in insulation and performance as the type of window you choose. We do give window installers higher marks if they offer high-quality products, but we also consider workmanship as reflected in customer feedback.

Customer Reviews

We analyzed patterns in recent online reviews to determine the companies with the highest rates of customer satisfaction, weighted by sample size. Customer satisfaction might be the factor we place the most value on, as it indicates the quality of services across most other categories, including cost, professionalism, quality of parts, warranty, quality of installation and more.

Cost

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

Warranty

As discussed previously, windows are a sizable investment, so you'll want to be certain that investment is protected. Window installation companies that have lengthy warranties for products, parts and installation (aka workmanship) rank higher with EcoWatch.

Years of Experience

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