New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Juniper 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 Installation: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide
We stock and install ES Windows-compatible window installation parts across Fort Lauderdale, with most replacements running $240 to $650 installed depending on the component and your window’s series. Our trucks carry common ES Windows hardware, so many jobs are done in a single visit. Most homeowners discover a failed part the way you probably did: a window that suddenly won’t stay open, a crank that spins without moving anything, or a lock that no longer catches.
Florida’s salt air and humidity punish window hardware faster than most manufacturers expect. The corrosion you’re seeing is not your fault, and it does not mean the entire window needs replacing. Nine times out of ten, the fix is a specific component swap, not a full window install.
Which ES Windows Models This Applies To
ES Windows builds aluminum and vinyl window lines widely installed in Fort Lauderdale condos, townhomes, and single-family houses. The hardware we replace most often comes from their single-hung, horizontal roller, and casement series, but the parts themselves are fairly standardized across model years. Your window’s series label is usually etched on the frame or printed on a sticker inside the track. That label, plus a photo of the failed part, lets us match the replacement before we roll a truck.
The biggest compatibility gotcha with ES Windows: older aluminum frames from the late 1990s and early 2000s use a narrower balance channel than current production. If you pull the sash out and measure the channel width, you’ll save yourself the frustration of ordering a part that almost fits. For most ES Windows hardware, OEM parts are still available and worth the premium when the failure involves anything load-bearing like a balance or a pivot bar. For rollers, locks, and keepers, quality aftermarket equivalents from our suppliers hold up equally well in coastal conditions and typically run 20 to 30 percent less.
Signs Your ES Windows Window Installation Is Failing
- Sash drops or slams shut when you let go. The balance system inside the frame has lost tension. On ES Windows single-hungs, this usually means a worn coil or block-and-tackle balance, and it will only get worse the longer you wait.
- Crank turns but the window barely moves. The operator gear teeth are stripped. This is the single most common ES Windows casement failure in Fort Lauderdale, and it happens because salt air corrodes the pivot points until the mechanism works too hard and the gears give out.
- Window jams halfway up or won’t close flush. Rollers on horizontal sliders wear flat on the bottom edge after years of riding through grit and sand. The window still looks fine, but it’s grinding against the track every time you move it.
- Lock no longer aligns with the keeper. The sash has settled as weatherstripping compressed, or the keeper plate has shifted. The window still closes, but it’s no longer securing the opening, which matters in a hurricane zone.
- Air leaks or whistling along the seal. Worn or compressed weatherstripping lets conditioned air escape. You’ll notice it first as a warm draft near the frame and a higher summer electric bill than the neighbor with new seals.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
In Fort Lauderdale, expect these installed price ranges for common ES Windows window installation repairs:
- Roller replacement (horizontal sliders): $240 to $340 per window
- Balance replacement (single-hung): $280 to $400 per window
- Crank operator replacement (casement): $310 to $450 per window
- Lock and keeper replacement: $180 to $280 per window
- Weatherstripping replacement: $160 to $260 per window
The spread comes down to part type, frame age, and whether we’re matching OEM or installing a quality equivalent. Every quote from us is written before work starts, and it covers parts, labor, and cleanup. There is no surprise line item when the invoice arrives. The work carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the repair fails within a year, we fix it again at no charge.
DIY or Call Us?
You can safely handle the diagnosis and a few light fixes. Cleaning a track, tightening a visible screw on a lock, or spraying a dry silicone lube on a sticky roller are all reasonable homeowner moves. We encourage those. The minute you’re removing a sash to access a balance, you’re dealing with springs under tension that can snap or fire out of the channel. That is the point where we tell people to step back. A balance spring unloading into your hand is not a lesson you want to learn the hard way.
If the problem is behind the sash, call us at (754) 354-1396. We’ll quote the job over the phone after you describe what the window is doing, and we’ll honor that number in writing before any work begins.
FAQs
Plan on 10 to 15 years for balances, rollers, and operators in a coastal climate, with weatherstripping wearing out closer to the 7 to 10 year mark. The salt air and humidity in Fort Lauderdale compress those timelines compared to inland installations. If your windows are past year 12 and the parts are failing one at a time, call (754) 354-1396 and we can assess whether spot repairs or a broader hardware refresh makes more sense for your budget.
Locks and keepers can sometimes be repositioned or tightened rather than replaced, but balances, rollers, and operators are sealed units. Once the internal mechanism fails, repair is not an option. We always choose the cheaper durable fix, and when replacement makes more sense, we’ll tell you that before we sell you anything.
Most single-window hardware replacements take 30 to 60 minutes once our technician is at the window. If you have multiple failed windows, we usually finish a four-window hardware job in under three hours. You’ll get a live arrival time on the day of the appointment and before-and-after photos so you can see exactly what was replaced.
We keep the most common ES Windows balances, rollers, operators, and locks on our trucks, so single-window jobs in Fort Lauderdale are often completed the same visit. If your window takes a less common part, we’ll order it and schedule the return before we leave. Either way, you get a written price before any work starts. Call (754) 354-1396 for a quote, and the whole thing is a free estimate.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner, Juniper Windows & Doors – Fort Lauderdale at Juniper Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Juniper 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.