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You Are Here » Home » Tools & Articles » Buying Replacement Windows Buying Replacement WindowsHere are five tips to follow when buying replacement windows. These are meant to be the pillars for success on your next home window project. Get Free EstimatesThe first step to finding the best replacement windows is to get a few cost quotes on the project. You will find a wealth of information regarding prices and target prices on this site, however every replacement window project has at least twenty unique factors that can affect the per window cost. Don't Accept Any Quotes YetOnce you have your estimates in front of you, don't be pressured into signing anything. Avoid any window companies that pressure you into signing with them - some offer big discounts for signing there and then. Don't fall into this trap. Ideally you want to get all the bids in front of you and then visit an online window forum (we suggest gardenweb.com and replacement-windows.com).
Ensure the Details and Prices Are CorrectThese forums are a great way to ensure you are being offered an acceptable deal and quality brands and models. They are best used once you have the estimates in front of you, so you can share the specifics of the quotes with the professionals. Usually the contractors will give you one of two responses; either one or more of your bid is spot on or that you should keep looking as there are better deals and window models to be had. This gives you the knowledge you need to make an informed decision regarding your replacement windows. These are some of our top vinyl window models. The Installer's ReputationForums and forum responses aren't able to tell you whether the installer or company will provide quality and thorough installation. Here are some recommendations - online reviews are probably one of the best ways to vet potential installers. The top three sites that we suggest are yelp.com, bbb.org and Google local listings. Yelp is completely unbiased and can offer valuable insight, Bbb.org offers good information on any filed complaints and Google local listings has a good review option that's easy to find and is full of great reviews.
Take Some Time to Think About ItDon't make a snap decision, take a few days before making your final decision. A few days lets you remove any emotion from your decision and enables you to compare the quotes received, read up on what information you can find and then make an informed decision based on all the knowledge you have gained. If you find a solid company and product, a good installer who is experienced and you trust, all at a price that meets your budget, you can almost guarantee that you'll be happy with your energy efficient replacement windows for decades to come! |
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