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 Installation: The Orlando Owner’s Guide
ES Windows window installation in Orlando typically runs $85 – $160 per window for labor when you already have the replacement part in hand, and $35 – $90 extra if we’re sourcing the specific sash, balance, or weatherstrip for you. Most single-window hardware swaps take under an hour once we’re on site, and we carry the most common ES Windows replacement components on our trucks so we’re not making you wait on a parts order. The way owners usually find us: a window that suddenly won’t stay up, a sash that jammed halfway, or a seal that’s letting humid Orlando air fog the glass.
Which ES Windows Models This Applies To
ES Windows builds aluminum-frame impact units found in a lot of Central Florida homes built or renovated in the last 15 to 20 years, and the parts we handle most are the ones that take the daily beating: spiral balances, pivot bars, sash locks, and the weatherstripping channels that dry out in Florida heat. The gotcha with ES Windows specifically is that balance hardware is stamped with a code on the metal tube, usually a letter-number combo like “B27” or “C31,” and that code determines the replacement, not the window’s overall width. Measure the visible glass, sure, but get us a photo of that stamp before you order anything online. For aftermarket parts, ES Windows-compatible balances from a couple of Florida suppliers hold up fine, but we steer clear of no-name weatherstripping: the aftermarket stuff shrinks in Orlando sun and you’re back to a drafty window inside a year. One more compatibility note: ES Windows impact sashes sit in deeper frames than most builders-grade aluminum, so a generic pivot bar from a hardware store won’t seat correctly. We see that mismatch at least twice a month.
Signs Your ES Windows Window Installation Is Failing
- The sash won’t stay up or drops when you let go. The spiral balances inside the side channels have lost tension or the pivot bar snapped. In Orlando’s humidity, the grease inside balance tubes breaks down faster than the metal wears out.
- The window is suddenly hard to open or close. Dirt and corrosion build up in the aluminum track, and the pivot shoes bind. Sometimes a thorough track cleaning fixes it; more often the pivot shoe itself has cracked.
- You feel air moving around the sash edges, or hear outside noise more than you used to. Weatherstripping on ES Windows units compresses and hardens after years of sun exposure on the west and south sides of the house. Once it’s brittle, it stops sealing.
- The lock or keeper won’t engage, or the sash doesn’t line up with the frame anymore. This usually means a pivot bar has shifted out of position or a balance failed on one side, throwing the sash out of square.
- Condensation or haze between the panes. The insulated glass unit’s seal has failed. With ES Windows, we typically replace the glass unit itself rather than attempting a reseal, and we can match the existing impact rating.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
A single ES Windows balance or weatherstrip replacement in Orlando runs $85 – $160 installed, including the part and the labor. A full sash rebuild with new balances, pivot bars, and weatherstripping lands around $220 – $320 per window. Replacing a failed impact glass unit is the bigger line item, typically $450 – $900 depending on size and whether it’s a standard or laminated impact lite. What drives the range: the specific balance code, whether the sash is oversized, and whether the glass unit needs to be ordered from the manufacturer or can be cut locally. Every job gets a written price before we start work, and it’s locked: the number on the estimate is the number on the invoice. We back every ES Windows installation with our 365-Day Done Right Promise: parts and labor covered in writing for a full year, and if something isn’t right, we come back and make it right on our dime.
DIY or Call Us?
You can safely check a few things: remove the sash and clear visible debris from the tracks, look for a balance code stamp, and take a photo of the lock and pivot hardware. What we don’t recommend is attempting a balance replacement yourself. The springs inside spiral balance tubes hold real tension, and if a metal tube lets go while you’re handling it, that’s a serious hand or eye injury. The safe middle ground: call us, send the photo, and we’ll tell you over the phone whether it’s a quick swap or a full sash rebuild. You can reach a real person at (850) 679-8554 any time and we’ll give you a straight answer before you spend anything.
FAQs
Spiral balances typically last 8 to 12 years in Central Florida, weatherstripping 5 to 8 years on sun-exposed walls, and impact glass can last 20-plus years if the seal holds. Orlando heat and humidity shorten the lifespan of any rubber or grease-based component compared to drier climates.
In most cases, yes: balances, pivot bars, weatherstripping, and locks are all replaceable parts, and that’s almost always cheaper than a new window. The exception is when the aluminum frame itself is bent or corroded through, which does happen on older coastal-adjacent units. Call (850) 679-8554 and we’ll tell you honestly which camp your window falls in.
A typical balance or weatherstrip swap is done in under an hour per window. A full sash rebuild runs about 90 minutes, and a glass unit replacement usually takes one visit to measure and a second visit to install once the lite arrives from the manufacturer.
We stock the most common ES Windows balances, pivot bars, and weatherstripping on our trucks and at our Orlando shop. Specialty glass units get ordered to spec, which adds a lead time we’ll quote you up front. If you have the balance code stamped on the metal tube, include it when you call and we can confirm stock before you book.
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.