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ES Windows Windows & Doors: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide
Windows and doors built by ES Windows that have failed usually need one of two things: a replacement sash or panel, or a full frame swap when the original unit has twisted or rotted in Florida’s humidity. For Fort Lauderdale homeowners, an installed ES Windows-compatible replacement typically runs $4,500 – $15,000 depending on how many openings are involved and whether you’re doing a straight glass swap or a full-frame replacement. Most owners discover a problem the same way: a lock that no longer lines up, a crank that grinds, or glass that fogs between the panes no matter how many times you wipe it.
We stock ES Windows-compatible hardware and glazing on our trucks, and when the frame itself is sound, we can usually complete the swap the same day we diagnose it. If the frame has failed, we price the full replacement in writing before any work starts.
Which ES Windows Models This Applies To
ES Windows builds primarily aluminum impact-rated windows and doors, sold through Florida dealers as a mid-to-upper tier hurricane line. The most common series we see in Fort Lauderdale homes are their casement, horizontal roller, and fixed picture windows, along with hinged and sliding glass doors. Here’s the thing about ES Windows specifically: their extrusions are generally thicker than budget aluminum lines, which is good for strength but means parts are not universal. A roller assembly from a generic aluminum window will not fit an ES Windows track, and trying one usually leaves the door binding or dropping out of square.
To identify what you need, look for the manufacturer label on the interior frame edge, usually a silver or white decal with the series and glass type. If the label is gone, measure the visible glass width and the frame depth in millimeters. ES Windows frames typically run 2-1/4″ to 3-1/4″ deep depending on whether the unit is single-hung, casement, or impact-rated. We match to the series first, then the exact extrusion profile. On most ES Windows lines, OEM replacement parts are still available, but lead times run three to six weeks out of Miami warehouses. For common failures like worn rollers, broken balances, or failed weatherstripping, we carry quality aftermarket equivalents that meet or beat the original spec and go in same-day.
We are an independent Fort Lauderdale service provider, not affiliated with ES Windows directly. That means we’re free to tell you honestly when a part is worth replacing versus when the whole unit has reached the end of its service life.
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Signs Your ES Windows Windows & Doors Is Failing
- The door drags or requires a hip-check to close. This is almost always a failed roller assembly or a track that’s picked up sand and grit from Fort Lauderdale’s coastal air. Left alone, the door wears the track unevenly and the problem migrates to the frame.
- You see condensation or haze between the glass panes. The seal on the insulated glass unit has failed. Once moisture is inside the glazing, no amount of surface cleaning fixes it. The glass unit gets replaced, not the whole frame.
- The lock lines up but won’t throw. The door or sash has settled, or the lock stile has been bent by years of someone forcing the lock against a misaligned strike. On ES Windows aluminum frames, this often traces back to a missing or failed corner key.
- The crank spins without moving the sash. On casement windows, the operator gear has stripped. ES Windows operators are specific to the series, and a universal crank from the big-box store won’t mesh correctly.
- Water beads on the interior sill after a hard rain. The weatherstripping or weep system has failed. In Fort Lauderdale, this one shows up fast during summer thunderstorms, and if it’s ignored, the water works its way into the wall cavity.
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AfterReplacement Cost & What’s Included
For a single window or door hardware repair, like a roller assembly, balance, or lock replacement, you’re typically looking at $400 – $1,800 installed depending on the part and access. A glass unit replacement on an ES Windows unit runs $800 – $2,500 per opening. A full window replacement in Fort Lauderdale, where the frame comes out and a new impact-rated unit goes in, lands between $4,500 and $15,000 for the whole project, driven by the number of openings, the glass package, and whether stucco or interior drywall needs to be patched around the new frame.
Every quote we write is a fixed price. You’ll see the part cost, the labor, and the warranty in writing before we start, so the number you approve is the number on the invoice. If something we install fails inside 365 days, we come back and fix it at no charge, covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the repair fails a second time, the follow-up visit is free too.
DIY or Call Us?
You can safely check a few things yourself: clear debris from the track, check that the weep holes on the exterior bottom edge aren’t clogged, and confirm whether a screw has simply backed out of a handle or lock plate. Beyond that, these are not homeowner repairs. ES Windows sashes on casement units are heavy, and a window that drops suddenly can take fingers with it. The rollers on a sliding glass door carry two hundred pounds of glass, and replacing them requires lifting the panel and repositioning it in the track. We do this with two people and the right lifting equipment.
If your ES Windows product is giving you trouble, call us at (754) 551-2922. We’ll tell you what’s wrong and what it costs to fix, in writing, before you commit to anything.
FAQs
A properly installed ES Windows aluminum unit in Fort Lauderdale typically lasts 15 – 25 years, with hardware components like rollers, balances, and operators failing first around the 8 – 12 year mark. The coastal salt air and daily humidity cycles shorten hardware life compared to inland Florida homes. Call (754) 551-2922 and we’ll assess what’s worth replacing versus what’s reached the end of its run.
Most ES Windows failures can be repaired without replacing the frame, including rollers, balances, operators, locks, weatherstripping, and individual glass units. Full replacement only makes sense when the frame itself is corroded, out of square, or no longer holds the glass securely. Call (754) 551-2922 for an honest assessment, and we’ll show you the numbers for both paths before you choose.
A roller, balance, or lock replacement on an ES Windows product usually takes 1 – 2 hours on site, and we carry common parts on our trucks in Fort Lauderdale. Glass unit replacement typically takes 1 – 3 hours depending on the frame condition and whether the unit is on an upper floor. If you need a specific OEM part, we’ll tell you the lead time up front. Call (754) 551-2922 to schedule a look.
We stock common ES Windows-compatible rollers, balances, operators, locks, and weatherstripping on our trucks, so most repairs happen same-day in Fort Lauderdale. For OEM ES Windows parts that are less common, lead times run three to six weeks from regional distributors, and we handle the ordering for you. Call (754) 551-2922 and we’ll tell you what’s on the truck and what’s not.
Tell me what you need, I’ll tell you what it costs – then we’ll get it done. That’s how Trevor Nash and the team at Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale approach every ES Windows repair and replacement, from single roller swaps to full impact-rated door packages. We also work with and stock compatible materials for KraftMaid, Cambria, and Silestone projects, so the same written-price standard applies across the board. Call (754) 551-2922 for a free estimate and a straight answer.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner, Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale at Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
