Top Replacement Window Companies

• When it's time to replace your windows, you'll want to choose a top replacement window company to make sure the job is done right. Factors to consider when choosing a company are how long the company has been in business, styles available, warranty and if the company sells windows in your area.
  
  

Andersen Corporation

• The Andersen Corporation has been manufacturing windows and doors for over 100 years, and their experience shows with a Consumer Reports rating of 85 percent.
  
  In 1995, the company opened their first store devoted exclusively to window and door replacement. This division, named Renewal by Andersen, offers a free in-home consultation, professional installation and a limited warranty. The warranty guarantees the glass to be free from defects for 20 years, the installation to operate correctly for two years and components other than the glass to be defect-free for 10 years.
  
  Window styles include double-hung, casement, sliding, bay and bow, picture and specially shaped windows such as circular, triangle, pentagon, trapezoid and more. The windows also come in a variety of colors and grille patterns. Andersen's trademark High Performance Low-E4 glass is standard on all Renewal windows. This glass is 56 percent more efficient in summer and 45 percent more efficient in winter than regular dual-pane glass.
  
  Renewal by Andersen has over 100 stores throughout the United States. You can check the company's website to see if there's a store in your area.
  
  Renewal by Andersen
  renewalbyandersen.com/
  (800) 595-1967
  
  

Marvin Windows and Doors

• Marvin Windows and Doors was founded in 1912 by George G. Marvin, and is still a privately held, family-owned company. Marvin has over 4,500 retail dealers in the United States. Their quality and service is reflected in their rating of 88 percent from Consumer Reports.
  
  For replacement windows, the company offers full-frame, custom-sized, sash-only and insert options. Marvin's casement-style windows are designed to allow you to wash your windows from inside the house. Other styles include awning and double hung, which come in a variety of wood types, colors and hardware finishes. With Marvin's Infinity Replacement Windows, the company offers high-quality fiberglass windows that have the look of traditional wood but provide lower maintenance and more energy efficiency.
  
  You can check the company's website for a dealer near you, and also to download a 20-page window replacement guide that includes information on energy savings, how to choose a replacement, how to order and the installation process.
  
  Marvin Windows and Doors
  (888) 537-7828
  marvin.com
  
  

Milgard

• Milgard has been in operation since 1958, and they now manufacture all components of their windows including vinyl parts, fiberglass frames and tempered glass. The company believes this provides their customers with a higher quality product. From 2007 to 2009, Milgard has won numerous awards from such publications as BuilderNews Magazine, Builder Magazine and Window & Door Magazine.
  
  The Tuscany vinyl replacement windows come with a one-year warranty on the frame, a lifetime warranty on glass breakage (unless it's broken due to fire, hurricane, etc.), and a one-year warranty on stainless steel window hardware that stops functioning due to corrosion.
  
  Milgard's replacement windows are available in a variety of styles, including single and double hung, horizontal sliders, picture, arch, casement, awning, bay or bow and louver.
  
  Check the company's website to see if there's a dealer near you.
  
  Milgard
  (800) 645-4273
  milgard.com