New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide
Replacing the glass, sash, or hardware on an ES Windows unit in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $285 to $1,150 installed, depending on whether we’re swapping a single insulated glass unit or rebuilding a full rolling panel. We stock ES Windows-compatible replacement glass, rollers, locks, and weatherstripping, and we can usually get a tech to your door with the right part the same week. Most owners discover a problem the way you probably just did: a window that suddenly drags when you slide it, a seal that’s fogged over, or a latch that won’t catch anymore.
Here’s what you need to know before you spend a dime: ES Windows builds its frames to specific tolerances, and a generic part from a big-box store rarely seats correctly. We’ve pulled more than a few of those out of Fort Lauderdale homes. This page covers what fails, what it costs to fix it right, and how to get it done without a second trip.
Which ES Windows Models This Applies To
ES Windows makes two main lines we see across Fort Lauderdale: the aluminum impact-rated series (common in condos and homes built after 2001) and the non-impact single-hung and horizontal roller series found in older mid-century construction. The part you need depends on which one is in your wall. The easiest way to tell: look at the frame corners for a small etched or printed label with the series code, usually starting with “ES” followed by two or three digits. If the label’s worn off, measure the visible glass width and the frame depth. Impact units run 1-3/4 inch frame depth or thicker. Non-impact runs closer to 1-1/4 inch.
Here’s the gotcha that trips people up: ES Windows changed roller and lock hardware designs around 2015, and the two generations are not interchangeable. A 2013 roller will not seat in a 2018 track, even if the frame dimensions match. We keep both generations on the truck, which means one visit instead of two. When it comes to OEM versus aftermarket, we’re straight with you: OEM ES Windows parts are the right call for locks, handles, and anything load-bearing. For glass replacement, a quality aftermarket insulated unit with the correct thickness and low-e match does the job at 60 to 70 percent of the OEM price. We’ll quote both, and you decide.
Signs Your ES Windows Window Replacement Is Failing
- Condensation between the glass panes. The seal around the insulating unit has broken, and Florida humidity is now inside the glass. Once you see fog, the argon or krypton fill is gone and the window’s energy performance is permanently compromised. The fix is new glass, not a repair.
- Sliding panels that stick or jump the track. In Fort Lauderdale, salt air and rain get into the roller channels. Rollers corrode, flatten, or seize, especially on east-facing walls. You may hear a grinding sound when sliding. This is almost always the roller assembly, and it’s a common in-stock repair for us.
- Latch or lock that’s stiff, loose, or won’t throw. The internal gears and springs in ES Windows locks are small and they wear. In condo corridors and homes near the beach, rust accelerates the failure. If you have to lift or wiggle the sash to get the lock to engage, the sash alignment or the lock itself is going.
- Water stains or soft drywall under the window after rain. This is the warning sign you don’t ignore. In Fort Lauderdale, water can travel along the frame and affect the wall before anyone notices. It’s often a failed corner gasket or the frame sealant has separated from the block wall, not the glass failing. Still, fix it before wood rot sets in.
- Visible cracks or chips in the frame corners. Aluminum frames flex with the daily heat cycle. Over 15 or 20 years, the corners can stress and crack, especially on the large sliders. A cracked frame can bind and make the entire unit unusable. This is always a replacement, never a patch.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
Here’s what we’re seeing in Fort Lauderdale right now for ES Windows-compatible replacement work, installed:
| Part / Service | Typical Installed Range |
|---|---|
| Insulated glass unit (IGU), single pane replacement | $285 – $540 |
| Roller assembly replacement (per panel) | $145 – $260 |
| Lock or handle replacement | $95 – $210 |
| Weatherstripping / seal replacement (per window) | $120 – $250 |
| Full sash rebuild (glass, rollers, lock, re-alignment) | $550 – $1,150 |
Every line-item price is written down and handed to you before any work starts. That’s how we’ve done it since 2009, and that’s the Kingswell Guarantee: real numbers on paper first, then the work. If something changes mid-install, we talk to you before touching anything else. No surprise invoices, ever. Our labor is covered, and if your ES Windows replacement fails within the guarantee period, we come back and correct it at no charge.
DIY or Call Us?
You can safely do a few things yourself: clean old debris out of the track, check that the weep holes at the bottom of the frame are clear, or note whether the window binds in the same spot every time. That last bit is actually useful when you call. But disassembling an ES Windows sash to get at a roller or re-setting a spring-loaded lock is not a weekend job. The parts are small, sharp, and under tension. We’ve repaired enough partially-disassembled windows to tell you straight: a lazy Philips-head screw on a rusted roller usually ends with a scratched frame and a window that now won’t close at all.
If you’re not sure, call (754) 354-5397 and tell us what you’re looking at. We’ll talk you through it, and if it’s not something you should touch, we’ll schedule the visit. Free estimate, no obligation, and you’ll know the price before we show up with tools.
FAQs
In Fort Lauderdale’s salt air and humidity, we typically see roller assemblies last 8 to 12 years, seals 10 to 15, and frames 20-plus before needing attention. A unit that’s been consistently cleaned and drained will outlast one that’s been ignored. If your ES Windows are over 10 years old and already failing, expect to replace the part once more in its lifetime or start planning a full frame replacement. Call (754) 354-5397 if you want an honest assessment of what’s left in the unit.
Locks and rollers are replacement parts, not repairable ones. The internals are small and not made to be rebuildable. A fogged glass unit cannot be “fixed” either; the seal is gone and the only real solution is new glass. What we can sometimes do is clean and lubricate a functioning roller and re-align the sash, which buys you time. If the part is already binding or fogged, replacement is the cheaper fix in the long run. Call us for a straight answer on what the window actually needs.
A simple roller or lock replacement takes under an hour once we’re at the window. A glass unit replacement usually runs 1 to 2 hours, longer if the old unit has to be delivered to a fabricator. Most Fort Lauderdale ES Windows parts we stock can be installed the same week you call. We’ll give you a real arrival window, not a four-hour guessing game.
We stock the common ES Windows replacement parts: glass units in standard thicknesses, both generations of roller hardware, lock sets, and weatherstripping. We also carry compatible parts for PGT, CGI, and CWS if you have multiple brands on the home. If your part isn’t on the truck, we order it and give you a straight time frame. Call (754) 354-5397 with your window’s label info and we’ll tell you what we have before you schedule anything.
If your ES Windows unit is failing, the longest and most expensive part of the project is usually the decision to wait. Give us a call at (754) 354-5397, or tell us what the house needs, and we’ll figure out the rest from there.
Written by Owen Satterfield, Owner, Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale at Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Westlight Windows Fort Lauderdale
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.