New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Juniper Windows Orlando pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
ES Windows Window Replacement: The Orlando Owner’s Guide
We stock and install ES Windows-compatible window replacements throughout Orlando, with most complete window swaps running between $850 and $1,400 per unit installed, depending on frame size, glass package, and whether you need impact-rated glass. Most owners discover the problem the hard way: a sash that won’t stay up, condensation you can’t wipe away because it’s between the panes, or a crank that spins without moving anything. If your ES Windows unit is fogged, binding, or leaking air around the frame, we can match the replacement to your existing openings and get it installed in a day.
Here’s the reality we see across Orlando’s neighborhoods: ES Windows builds a solid vinyl frame, but the moving parts and seals take a beating in Florida’s humidity and UV. The window itself can last 20 years or more with proper care, but the hardware and weatherstripping often fail earlier. Knowing what to replace, when to repair, and what it should cost in this market gives you leverage when you start calling around. We’d rather you have that information up front.
Which ES Windows Models This Applies To
ES Windows manufactures primarily vinyl-framed window systems, and over the years they’ve produced several series lines with different frame depths, glass packages, and hardware. The compatibility gotcha that trips up Orlando homeowners is this: a replacement sash or insulated glass unit (IGU) is not universal across ES Windows series. The frame depth and glass thickness differ between their standard single-hung and their impact-rated lines, and mixing them leaves you with a sash that binds or a glass pack that won’t seat correctly.
To identify your ES Windows unit, check the corner of the frame or the edge of the glass for a manufacturer label or etching. You’re looking for the series designation and the glass thickness, which is often printed as a number like 7/8″ or 1″. If the label has faded off, measure the visible glass area and the frame depth. We can usually identify the series from those two numbers and a photo of the balance shoe or hinge. When it comes to replacement parts, ES Windows OEM components preserve the original fit and finish, but quality aftermarket options offer better availability and, in some cases, longer lifespan for hardware components like balances and rollers. We’ll walk you through that decision honestly, because sometimes the OEM part is the right call, and sometimes it’s not.
Signs Your ES Windows Window Replacement Is Failing
- Fogging or condensation between the panes. This means the IGU seal has failed. Here in Orlando, the constant humidity and daily temperature swings stress those seals; once argon gas escapes and moist air gets in, the glass can’t be cleaned, only replaced.
- Sash won’t stay up or is hard to lift. The balance system, either a spiral or block-and-tackle assembly depending on your series, has lost tension or broken. This is a repair we handle frequently in older ES Windows units around College Park and Winter Park.
- Crank handle spins but the window doesn’t move. On casement models, the gear mechanism inside the operator has stripped. That’s a replace-the-operator fix, not a whole-window job, and we carry those on the truck.
- Drafts around the frame even when closed. Compression weatherstripping wears flat or tears over years of Orlando heat. If you can feel air movement on a breezy day, the seal is compromised, and your AC bill is paying for it.
- Visible frame warping or separation at the corners. Vinyl expands and contracts with heat, and south-facing ES Windows units that take full Florida sun for a decade can develop corner weld failures. Once the frame itself is compromised, a sash replacement won’t solve the problem; you need a new window unit.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
For a full ES Windows replacement unit installed in Orlando, expect to pay between $850 and $1,400 per window. The spread comes down to three things: the glass package, the window size, and the frame configuration. Here’s the breakdown:
- Standard clear glass single-hung or slider replacement: $850 – $1,100 installed per unit
- Low-E insulated glass replacement: $950 – $1,250 installed per unit
- Impact-rated replacement unit (meeting Florida Building Code for wind-borne debris): $1,200 – $1,400 installed per unit
Every quote we give includes the window, all hardware and weatherstripping, haul-away of the old unit, and the labor. You get a written price before we order anything, and that number does not change once work starts. Our installation warranty runs 365 days, parts and labor, in writing. And if something isn’t right during that year, we come back and fix it: no charge, no argument.
DIY or Call Us?
Replacing a full ES Windows unit is not a DIY job in our book. These windows are heavy, the openings are precise, and a bad seal around the frame means water intrusion that rots your wall cavity before you ever see it. The glass alone on a large slider can weigh 70 pounds or more. That said, there are things you can check before calling: confirm where the unit is fogged, note whether the hardware is loose or stripped, and photograph the label so we can identify the series. That saves everyone time. But for the replacement itself, this is work that needs a trained installer with the right flashing materials and a level, especially in Orlando’s afternoon downpours. If your window is failing, call us at (850) 679-8554 and Sean or one of our techs will get you a written quote before any work is scheduled.
FAQs
You can expect 20 to 30 years from a vinyl-framed ES Windows unit in Orlando, but expect the moving parts, the weatherstripping, and the IGUs to need attention before the frame itself gives up. Hardware often fails around the 10 to 15-year mark. If your window is under 15 years old, a targeted repair often makes more sense than a full replacement. Call (850) 679-8554 and we’ll tell you straight which direction saves you money.
No. Once a double-pane IGU seal fails, the fogging is permanent because moisture is trapped between the glass layers. The fix is a new IGU or a new sash, not a cleaning. The good news is we can often match just the glass pack and keep your existing frame, which costs less than a full unit. Give us a call at (850) 679-8554 with your window measurements and we’ll price it.
Most single-unit window replacements are done in under three hours on site, including cleanup. Larger sliders or impact units in second-story openings add time. We’ll tell you the install window in writing when we quote the job, and you’ll get a live arrival time so you’re not stuck waiting.
We keep common ES Windows hardware on our trucks: balancers, crank operators, locks, and weatherstripping for the series we see most across Orlando, including jobs in College Park, Baldwin Park, and Lake Nona. As an independent installer, we are not affiliated with ES Windows, but we source their OEM parts and quality aftermarket equivalents regularly. If we don’t have it, we’ll order it and tell you exactly when it arrives. Call (850) 679-8554 to check stock before you drive anywhere.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner, Juniper Windows Orlando at Juniper Windows Orlando, serving Orlando and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Juniper Windows Orlando
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.