28 Best Window Replacement Companies in Bristol, RI (Mar 2023)
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How Installing Energy-Efficient Windows in Bristol 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 benefit you:

• Protect your investment: If your home is on the older side, your windows are most likely in need of replacement. Upgrading your windows can improve the insulation in your home and also help increase the value of your house if you decide to sell.
• Protect your valuables from fading: The low-emissivity coatings on many energy-efficient windows filter out damaging UV rays, preventing your furniture, carpet and other valuables from fading.
• Save money on power bills: According to the Department of Energy, heat gained or lost through windows makes up around 25-30% of household energy use. Upgrading to energy-efficient models can help reduce that number, therefore saving you about 12% more on your bills.
• Reduce your carbon footprint: You can reduce your carbon footprint by about 12% once you install Energy Star certified windows. In Bristol, that's about 131 pounds per year on average.

Estimated Cost of Window Replacement in Bristol

Windows come in various shapes and sizes, so costs and services will differ remarkably. Here are the average costs and services that you'll find from the average window installation company.

How Much Do New Windows Cost?

Though the typical of installing one window is around $600, it can range from $200 to $1,200. These estimates vary depending on the specifics of your installation, including material, number of windows, size, type, the location of your home and more.

Whether or not you want to install energy-efficient windows is another factor that will affect the cost. These will usually cost more than other windows, but on the other hand, you can save about $407 a year on your energy bills in Bristol.

Costs will also vary depending on the material of your frame. Aluminum frames have the lowest price. They're sturdy, light and maintenance-free, but provide poor insulation. Vinyl frames are a bit more expensive and provide good insulation. Composite frames made from 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?

There are generally two kinds of window replacement services: full-frame and pocket installations.

A full-frame installation replaces the entire window, such as the windowsill, frame, trim and the window panes. As this kind of installation is more involved, it will be more expensive than a pocket installation. Pocket installations (or retrofits) involve replacing a window within its existing frame, which makes pocket installations more simple and affordable. But, if the frame has any damage or rot, you will most likely need a full-frame installation instead.

Your window installation company should be able to help you figure out which type of installation you should get.

How We Choose the Best Window Installers in Bristol

EcoWatch differs from other reviewers since we evaluate these companies through a sustainability lens. We've decided to review the top window installers in Bristol mostly based on energy efficiency, as it's what's best for the environment and for you as a homeowner. Energy Star certified windows can reduce your energy bills by hundreds of dollars. Along with energy efficiency, our rating methodology takes the following factors into consideration:

Service Area

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

Work Quality

When picking new windows, the quality and range of services often plays just as important of a role in overall efficiency and performance as the brand of window 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

We analyzed patterns in recent online reviews to find the companies with the highest rates of customer satisfaction. Customer satisfaction may be the factor we place the most value on, as it indicates the quality of services across most other categories, including professionalism, warranty, quality of installation, 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 as low as possible. When analyzing the prices of providers, we awarded higher points to companies with reasonable prices and accessible financing rather than "cheaper" services.

Warranty

Protecting your investment in new windows is important. 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

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