Window Installers Insist on Whole House Changeover?

May 9th, 2015 10:32 pm

#1

bobor [OP]: Deal Addict; Aug 6, 2004; 1835 posts; 468 upvotes

May 9th, 2015 10:32 pm

Window Installers Insist on Whole House Changeover?

I have two windows that have likely lost all their R-values as they have steam and moisture between the sealed paines - they're about 15years old. The rooms that these windows are in were extremely cold this winter

Both a neighbour and a window installer I called said that its not likely I'll be able to find someone to come and replace just two windows but that Id have better luck if I have to redo most of the windows in my house.

Why is this? Are there any options to have these windows changed? I don't think I'm handy enough to do this myself

May 10th, 2015 8:10 am

#2

coolspot: Deal Expert; Oct 6, 2005; 16798 posts; 2464 upvotes

May 10th, 2015 8:10 am

My guess is the time and effort involved - window installers are busy enough with full house change overs they probably cannot be bothered with such a small job.

Perhaps try Home Depot or calling a local handy man instead.

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May 10th, 2015 10:56 am

#3

nalababe: Deal Guru; Dec 31, 2005; 13306 posts; 741 upvotes

May 10th, 2015 10:56 am

No reason why Sears or HD wouldn't do it...

May 10th, 2015 12:15 pm

#4

Toukolou: Deal Fanatic; Dec 4, 2009; 7598 posts; 3382 upvotes

May 10th, 2015 12:15 pm

Call a few more installers.

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May 10th, 2015 12:20 pm

#5

akito925: Deal Guru; Jan 11, 2004; 10147 posts; 990 upvotes; Toronto

May 10th, 2015 12:20 pm

yeah call homedepot to just replace the just your two windows and the other windows you can place plastic outside the windows before the winter to block any air leaks .

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May 10th, 2015 12:32 pm

#6

Pete_Coach: Deal Expert; May 10, 2005; 36455 posts; 10770 upvotes; Ottawa

May 10th, 2015 12:32 pm

The companies that won't replace just the two windows just does not want or need the work. Call around, companies will come and change only one window if the client wants that.
As for the rooms being extremely cold, the windows should not be the cause of that alone. You probably have other problems as well.

May 10th, 2015 12:38 pm

#7

Hugh Jass: Deal Guru; Mar 8, 2002; 13155 posts; 4266 upvotes; GTA

May 10th, 2015 12:38 pm

I had one window replaced a couple of years ago at a cost of about a grand.

Perhaps springtime is their busiest time and they can't fit you in.

May 10th, 2015 1:00 pm

#8

Hugh Jass: Deal Guru; Mar 8, 2002; 13155 posts; 4266 upvotes; GTA

May 10th, 2015 1:00 pm

Don't forget, if you're in Ontario, you may be eligible for a $40 per window rebate. Might be rebates elsewhere.

http://www.homeperformance.com/ontario- ... ord-sarnia

May 10th, 2015 1:36 pm

#9

Buccio: Banned; Jan 16, 2015; 869 posts; 86 upvotes; Toronto, ON

May 10th, 2015 1:36 pm

Depends on your siding and finish, what will be disturbed. You can spend a lot of time and money flashing and sealing the edges under the siding to keep the water out or pull the old one out, foam it in and paint over the edges. Windows are easy to stall, it's finished and sealing that takes time with retro fit.

I don't see why it should cost more to replace 1 or more windows?