Vinyl Window Ratings – Southern California Market

Vinyl Window Ratings – Southern California Market (rated on product materials, warranty, service, company size, price, value to customer, energy efficiency) You get what you pay for mostly.

Vinyl Window Manufacturers are purchasing each other or are going out of business. Choose Wisely!!!

HIGH TO MEDIUM LINES – For homeowners.

• Simonton 7300 – 4 1/2 STARS (PlyGem purchased them)
• Milgard Tuscany – 4 1/2  STARS
• Superior Ultima – 3 STARS (OUT OF BUSINESS)
• Amerimax – 3  STARS
• Simonton 7500 – 3 STARS (PlyGem purchased them)
• Ply Gem Pro 100 / Premium – 2 STARS
• Simonton Verona – 2 STARS (PlyGem purchased them)
• Green World Veneitian – 2  STARS
• Milgard Styleline – 2 STARS
• Superior Deluxe – 2 STARS (OUT OF BUSINESS)
• Ply Gem Pro 200 – 2 STARS

LOW END LINES – For apartments only. (NOT FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES) Just because its a good price doesn’t make it a quality product. Window companies push them to make high profits. Warranty is key. Most have none or service is very poor. Get it in writing. Waiting months to get a window fixed is not a fun thing to do. Service is key if their is problem with window. BUYER BEWARE!!!

• Ply Gem Contractor / Builders – 1 1/2 STARS
• Green World Bellagio – 1 1/2 STARS
• Green World Platinum – 1 STAR
• Crystal Pacific – 1 STAR
• Cascade/Empire Pacific – (Washington) – 1 STAR
• AMSCO (Utah) – 1 STAR
• MI (Arizona) – 1 STAR
• Atrium – 1 STAR (no longer in California- out of business)

– ratings/blog are for information only. People should form their own opinions when looking to purchase windows. People should confirm warranties.

Crystal Pacific Windows

Crystal Pacific Windows are made at their manufacturing plant located in Riverside, CA. Old company name was Malibu that declared for bankruptcy.(old location South El Monte, CA)

Build grade quality. Low end models. No high end available to homeowners.

1 STAR rating

Warranty can not be confirmed.

 

2012 Tax Credit – Replacement Windows

2012 will NOT have any Federal Tax Credits. They all expire at the end of 2011.

If you are waiting for tax credits you will be waiting for a while. If they do come back look for $200 for windows and $500 for doors.

Energy bills still rising every year so the need for homeowners to replace their old windows with new energy efficient windows is high. As materials used to manufacturer energy efficient windows rise so will the price to buy them. 10%-20% a year is forecasted by manufacturers.

Old Tax Credits:

• 2008 $200 windows and $500 doors – can not be combined
• 2009 $1,500 windows and doors
• 2010 $1,500 windows and doors
• 2011 $200 windows and $500 doors – can not be combined.
• 2012 NO TAX CREDIT

Amerimax Windows – Los Angeles and Orange County – Amerimax Vinyl Windows

Amerimax Vinyl Window Lines: Amerimax Craftsman Portrait, Amerimax Masters Grande, Amerimax Aristocrat, Amerimax New Horizon Sliding Door, Amerimax Rivera French Sliding Door, Versailles Patio Door Series (In-Swing and Out-Swing)

Amerimax has 2 manufacturing plants which are in Northern California and Colorado.

 Amerimax Windows do not currently have any Special Promotions going on now. Please check Window Promotion section of blog to see who has Special Window Promotions going on now.

Window and Door Styles

Amerimax has really only one line of windows but use 3 names to separate them. Amerimax is considered a good window. Labor Warranty 20 years and Glass Breakage Warranty is not covered on basic warranty. Check with dealer on glass breakage warranty.  Price ranges greatly. Rated 3 STARS

Amerimax Craftsman Portrait Series (Basic Line)

• Amerimax Single Hung Window
• Amerimax Sliding Window
• Amerimax Picture Window

Amerimax Masters Grande Series

•  Amerimax Double Hung Window
• Amerimax Double Sliding Window (XX)
• Amerimax Picture Window

Amerimax Aristocrat Series

•  Amerimax Casement Window

Amerimax Patio Door Lines:

•  Amerimax New Horizon Patio Slider Series
• Amerimax Rivera French Patio Slider Series Amerimax
• Versailles Patio Door Series (In-Swing and Out-Swing)

Amerimax AmeriCoat Coating System – Exterior Colored Vinyl Windows Available in choice of 10 Designer Colors – Inside of Window Color will be White

•  Sandstone
• Evergreen
• Sage Green
• Tile Red
• Black
• Truth Bronze
• Bronze
• Brown
• Gull Gray
• Slate Blue

Amerimax Manufacturers Warranty

Limitied Lifetime Warranty – LABOR is Only Covered for 20 Years.  No Glass Breakage on Basic Window Warranty. Color Coated Exterior Windows have a 10 year warranty.

Get the information you need to make an educated purchase on windows.

Amerimax Window Features:

•  Dual Pane
• Double Strength Glass
• SuperSpacer
• Double Weather Stripping
• Slanted Chambers in frame for drainage
• Weep Holes are covered
• Vent Stops
• Equal Sight Lines
• 8+ Chambers in Frame
• Brass Rollers
• Steel Reinforcement of meeting rail
• Argon Available
• Single-Hung Tilts-In for Cleaning
• Wide Beveled Frame
• Cam Lock (no auto lock available)
• 20 Year Labor Warranty

Los Angeles Orange County Vinyl Replacement Windows

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In the Los Angeles and Orange County area there are many choices for vinyl windows. Homeowners should do their homework and choose something they like and can afford.

Vinyl Windows: Why Choose Vinyl Windows?

Los Angeles Vinyl  Windows / Orange County Vinyl Windows

Vinyl Windows: Why Choose Vinyl Windows?

• Energy Effiencent
• No maintaince
• Easy Installation – Retrofit
• Price
• Good looking appearance
• Sound reduction
• Reduce cold and hot air entering home

Vinyl windows are least expensive way to upgrade your home.

Milgard Vinyl Replacement Windows

Milgard Vinyl Window Series:

Styleline – 2 STARS

• For builders, apartment owners
• Auto Lock
• Uneven Sight Line
• 2 7/8 Frame Depth

Tuscany – 4 STARS

• Premium Window for homeowners
• Auto Lock
• Even Sight Line
• 3 1/4 Frame Depth

Milgard has announced that their use of recycled vinyl windows qualify for the LEEDS program. Milgard Vinyl Windows contain 8%‐10% pre‐consumer RECYCLED content of vinyl. Vinyl is approximately 35% of the weight of the average window and 31% of the weight of the average door.

Milgard Manufacturers Warranty

Atrium Vinyl Replacement Windows

Atrium Aspirations Vinyl Windows, Atrium Dynasty Vinyl Windows, Atrium Heirloom Vinyl Windows, Atrium Vinyl Patio Sliding Doors, Atrium Vinyl Patio French Sliding Doors.

Atrium Windows do not currently have any Special Promotions going on now. Please check Window Promotion section of blog to see who has Special Window Promotions going on now.

Atrium Vinyl Window Lines

Atrium Asperations Collection (Builders, Contractors, Apartments) – Depends on what part of the country you are on if this line qualifies. Uneven site line. Cheapest.

• Asperations Single Hung Window
• Aspirations XO Sliding Window
• Aspirations Picture Window

Atrium Dynasty Collection (Homeowners)

• Dynasty Single Hung Window
• Dynasty XO Sliding Window
• Dynasty Picture Window

Atrium Heirloom Collection (Homeowners)

• Heirloom Double Hung Window
• Heirloom XX Sliding Window
• Heirloom Picture Window
• Heirloom Awning Window
• Heirloom Casement Window

Atrium Manufacturers Window Warranty

Ply Gem Windows – Los Angeles Orange County Area

Ply Gem Windows (Los Angeles Orange County Area) Ply Gem Pro 100, Ply Gem Pro 200, Ply Gem Premium 1000, Ply Gem Contractor Series

PLY GEM WINDOWS seems to change the name of their lines frequently. Not a good sign when you might need parts for a certain line and they don’t offer them anymore.

Warranty keeps changing too. Ask and read warranty to confirm. Make sure product line is mentioned and date is current.

Ply Gem Promotions:

$30 mail-in per window/door. No minimum. Any series. Ends June 30th, 2011. PROMOTION HAS ENDED.

Free Triple Glaze Upgrade for Premium and Pro 200 Series. Ends June 30th, 2011. This is only on LowE2 Glass, not LowE3. All three panes of glass are same size, not dissimilar for sound. PROMOTION HAS ENDED.

NEW PROMOTION – BUY 8 WINDOWS AND GET PATIO DOOR AT 1/2 PRICE. ENDS AUGUST 30TH, 2011.

Ply Gem Windows Series

• Highest Quality – Ply Gem Premium Series – Double Hung, Double Slider. They come in Nail-on, Block, and Retrofit Dual Wall only.
• Medium Quality – Ply Gem Pro Series – 100 Series higher quality that has even sight line, vent stops, dual wall flush fin and stronger frame.  – Ply Gem Pro 200 Series is the lower end of the two.  – uneven site line.  –  Ply Gem Pro 700 Series is their lower end casement line.
• Lowest Builder Grade Quality – Ply Gem Contractor Series – builder grade windows. Builder 400, Builder 550, Contractor 400. Uneven site line. They come in Nail-on, block and Retrofit Single Wall.

Ply Gem Warranty is limited lifetime but has no glass breakage. Only 5 years tranferable. 6 months screen warranty. Check Ply Gem website or ask Ply Gem dealer for copy.

In California Ply Gem Premium Series was introduced in 2010. It replaced the Ply Gem Bryn Mawr II. Ply Gem Bryn Mawr II is no longer available.

Ply Gem Triple Glazed is here. Available on Premium Series and Pro 200 Series.

Ply Gem Warranty is limited lifetime but has no glass breakage. Only 5 years tranferable. 6 months screen warranty. Check Ply Gem website or ask Ply Gem dealer for copy.

Amerimax Vinyl Replacement Windows

Amerimax Vinyl Window Lines: Amerimax Craftsman Portrait, Amerimax Masters Grande, Amerimax Aristocrat, Amerimax New Horizon Sliding Door, Amerimax Rivera French Sliding Door, Versailles Patio Door Series (In-Swing and Out-Swing)

Amerimax has 2 manufacturing plants which are in Northern California and Colorado.

Window and Door Styles

Amerimax Craftsman Portrait Series

• Amerimax Single Hung Window
• Amerimax Sliding Window
• Amerimax Picture Window

Amerimax Masters Grande Series

• Amerimax Double Hung Window
• Amerimax Double Sliding Window (XX)
• Amerimax Picture Window

Amerimax Aristocrat Series

• Amerimax Casement Window

Amerimax Patio Door Lines:

• Amerimax New Horizon Patio Slider Series
• Amerimax Rivera French Patio Slider Series Amerimax
• Versailles Patio Door Series (In-Swing and Out-Swing)

Amerimax AmeriCoat Coating System – Exterior Colored Vinyl Windows Available in choice of 10 Designer Colors – Inside of Window Color will be White

• Sandstone
• Evergreen
• Sage Green
• Tile Red
• Black
• Truth Bronze
• Bronze
• Brown
• Gull Gray
• Slate Blue

Amerimax Manufacturers Warranty

Limitied Lifetime Warranty – Labor is Only for 20 Years. Certain Amerimax Dealers can offer Glass Breakage Warranty but labor is not covered by Amerimax. Glass Breakage does not cover Tempered Glass. Color Coated Exterior Windows have a 10 year warranty.

Amerimax Window Features:

• Dual Pane
• Double Strength Glass
• SuperSpacer
• Triple Weather Stripping
• Slanted Chambers in frame for drainage
• Weep Holes are covered
• Vent Stops
• Equal Sight Lines
• 8+ Chambers in Frame
• Brass Rollers
• Steel Reinforcement of meeting rail
• Argon Available
• Single-Hung Tilts-In for Cleaning
• Glass Breakage Warranty (Glass Only – Labor not covered)
• Beveled Frame
• Cam Lock
• 10 parts Titanium Dioxide (Highest Protection)
• AAMA Certified Against Color Fading
• 20 Year Labor Warranty

 

 

 

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