28 Best Window Replacement Companies in Lancaster, OH (Feb 2023)
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How Installing Energy-Efficient Windows in Lancaster Saves You Money

Upgrading to energy-efficient windows can help improve the comfort of your home and help you save on power bills. Here are more ways upgrading your windows could help you:

• Reduce your carbon footprint: Decreasing how much energy you use also lowers your indirect greenhouse gas emissions. You could reduce it by about 525 pounds.
• Protect your valuables: Many Energy Star certified windows have low-emissivity coatings, which filter out damaging UV rays, reducing fading of your furniture, carpet and other valuables.
• Protect your investment: The older your home is, the more likely it is that getting new windows will benefit you. Older homes usually have windows that are outdated, leaky or potentially even damaged in some way. Upgrading your windows could help increase the value of your property if you decide to sell.
• Save money on power bills: According to the Department of Energy, heat gained or lost through windows makes up around 25-30% of residential energy use. Replacing your windows with energy-efficient models can help reduce how much energy is used in your home, therefore saving you about 12% more on your bills.

Estimated Cost of Window Replacement in Lancaster

Each window installation company provides varying services and has different price points based on a few factors.

How Much Do New Windows Cost?

According to our research, the typical cost to replace a single window is around $600. However, window installation costs can range from $200 to $1,200 a window. 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 companies also offer door replacements, which will add extra costs to your project.

It's also worth bearing in mind that energy-efficient windows will usually cost more initially, but Energy Star estimates that upgrading the windows on your Lancaster home translates to an average energy savings of $236 to $319 a year for single-pane window replacement, or between $87 to $126 a year for double-pane windows. How much you'll save by switching to energy-efficient windows varies based on your local climate, energy rates and other factors unique to your home.

Costs will also vary based on the material you choose for your window frames. Aluminum frames have the lowest price. They're sturdy, light and easy to maintain, but provide poor insulation. Vinyl frames are a bit more expensive and provide good insulation. Composite frames made using wood fibers encased in plastic also provide good insulation and are moderately expensive. Wood frames cost the most and are the most in-demand. They're also aesthetically pleasing and provide decent insulation for your home.

What Services do Window Installers Offer?

Generally, there are two kinds of window installation services companies provide: full-frame and pocket installations.

Full-frame installations are necessary when you want a new style or your window has significant rot. With this service, your installers will replace the entire window, including the sill, trim and frame. Pocket installations (or retrofits) entail replacing a window within the existing frame, which makes pocket installations take less time and therefore cost less. However, if the frame has any damage or rot, you should opt for a full-frame installation instead.

Your window installation company can help you decide which type of installation you should get.

How We Choose the Best Window Installers in Lancaster

EcoWatch reviews are different from most reviews since we evaluate these companies through a sustainability lens. Along with energy efficiency, we assessed window companies all across the state and assigned rankings based on the following methodology:

Service Area

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

Work Quality

When selecting new windows, the quality and range of services often plays just as important of a role in insulation and performance as the brand you opt for. We do rate window installers higher if they offer high-quality products, but we also consider workmanship as reflected in customer feedback.

Customer Reviews

Customer feedback is another super important review factor. If most customers don't have positive feedback about their experience with a certain window installation company, it won't be featured on EcoWatch.

Cost

This one is a give-and-take: as with most services, cheap window companies are not going to provide the most quality service. On the other hand, we want to ensure we're highlighting companies that offer a spectrum of price and financing options so they're accessible to most homeowners.

Warranty

Protecting your investment in new windows is important to many homeowners. That's why window installation companies that give you lengthy warranties for products, parts and installation (aka workmanship) rank higher with EcoWatch.

Years of Experience

Lastly, we like to see companies that have a good track record in the industry. Window installation companies that have more years of experience are going to earn higher rankings by our standards. We like to see at least ten years of experience.