New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Hale 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
CWS Window Installation: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide
If you own CWS windows in Fort Lauderdale and need a replacement part or full installation, we stock CWS-compatible components and install them for $185 – $740 depending on the part, with full window installs typically running $850 – $2,400 per opening. Most single-part swaps take under two hours once we’re on site. You’ll usually know something’s wrong when the sash sticks, the window won’t lock cleanly, or you feel air moving around the frame on a humid day – and those symptoms don’t get better on their own in this climate.
Hale Windows & Doors is an independent service provider, not affiliated with CWS. We install and service CWS products because we’ve worked with them across Broward County for years and know their hardware, weatherstripping profiles, and frame tolerances well enough to match parts correctly the first time.
Which CWS Models This Applies To
CWS (Custom Window Systems) builds three primary product families you’ll find in Fort Lauderdale homes: the 6200 series (single-hung and picture windows), the 8000 series (horizontal rollers and casements), and the 9200 series (impact-rated units for coastal code compliance). The compatibility gotcha we see most often: CWS changes balance spring specs between model years on the same size window, so a 6200 single-hung from 2012 takes a different spring than one from 2021, even if the dimensions match.
To identify your window, check the corner of the frame for a white sticker with the CWS logo and a serial number, or look for the model etched on the spacer bar between glass panes. If the sticker’s gone – which happens often with south-facing windows after a few Florida summers – measure the visible glass width and height and count the lock points. We carry OEM CWS parts and quality aftermarket equivalents from Caldwell and Truth Hardware where they meet or exceed the original spec. For impact-rated 9200 series, we recommend OEM or Miami-Dade approved aftermarket only – that rating matters during hurricane season, and a generic part can void it.
Signs Your CWS Window Installation Is Failing
- Sticking or binding when you open the window. The balance spring or pivot shoe is worn, or the frame has shifted slightly from heat cycling. Fort Lauderdale’s humidity swells aluminum and vinyl tracks just enough to make a marginal spring fail faster.
- Lock won’t engage or feels loose. The keeper or latch is bent, or the sash has dropped out of alignment. This isn’t just annoying – a window that won’t lock is a security problem, especially on ground-floor units.
- Air or water around the frame edges. Weatherstripping has compressed or the sealant has failed. You’ll notice it as a slight draft by the window during cooler months, or condensation between the frame and glass after heavy rain.
- Window drops hard or won’t stay open. The spring inside the spiral balance has snapped or lost tension. You may hear a pop or rattle inside the jamb when it first lets go.
- Glass fogging or milky haze. Insulated glass unit (IGU) seal failure. In Fort Lauderdale, a failed seal gets worse quickly because humidity keeps trying to equalize between the panes.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
| Service | Typical Fort Lauderdale Price |
|---|---|
| Balance spring replacement (per window) | $185 – $280 installed |
| Lock or keeper replacement | $95 – $165 installed |
| Weatherstripping replacement (per window) | $140 – $260 installed |
| Full window unit replacement (single opening) | $850 – $2,400 installed |
The range depends on whether it’s a standard 6200-series window or an impact-rated 9200 unit, how accessible the window is, and whether we’re repairing in place or doing a full frame-out replacement. Every price we give you is written before we start – you’ll see the line-item breakdown for parts and labor, and the number on the quote is the number on the invoice. That’s the Hale policy, no exceptions.
Installation work carries a ten-year labor guarantee from Spencer Odell’s team here at Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale. If it’s not done right, we make it right under the 365-Day Done Right Promise – and if a repair fails after we leave, the second visit is free.
DIY or Call Us?
You can safely check a few things yourself: confirm the window model from the sticker or spacer bar, note whether it’s impact-rated (it’ll say “impact” or “Miami-Dade approved” somewhere on the frame), and take a photo of the failed part before calling. That photo saves a trip.
What you shouldn’t do is attempt a CWS balance spring replacement yourself. Those springs are under constant tension, and if they release wrong, they can take off a piece of finger or break the glass. We’ve seen enough garage and window spring injuries in Fort Lauderdale to say it plainly: this is not a YouTube tutorial job. Weatherstripping and lock swaps are straightforward if you’re handy, but getting the wrong spring spec wastes your time and burns another $60 on parts that don’t fit.
If you want it matched right and done in one visit, call (754) 354-3671. We’ll identify the part, confirm the spec, give you a written price, and schedule the install. Spencer Odell won’t sell you a window part you don’t need – if the spring’s fine and the track just needs cleaning, we’ll tell you that on the phone.
FAQs
Balance springs and locks on CWS windows typically last 8 – 12 years in coastal Florida conditions, though south-facing windows in direct sun may need springs replaced at the 6 – 8 year mark because heat accelerates spring fatigue. Weatherstripping usually needs replacement every 5 – 7 years. Call (754) 354-3671 and we can help you pinpoint the age and likely remaining life of your specific window’s hardware.
Locks and keepers can often be adjusted or tightened rather than replaced; if the metal is bent or the strike is worn, replacement is cheaper than repairing. Springs and weatherstripping are replacement-only parts. For an exact assessment, call (754) 354-3671 – estimates are free.
Most single-part replacements take 45 minutes to 2 hours from arrival to cleanup, depending on whether the window is standard or impact-rated and how accessible the frame is. A full window unit replacement typically takes 2 – 4 hours per opening, including trim and sealant work. Call (754) 354-3671 to schedule at a time that works for you.
We carry common CWS balance springs, pivot shoes, locks, keepers, and weatherstripping profiles on our trucks for the 6200, 8000, and 9200 series. For less common parts or impact-rated hardware, we order from CWS or an approved aftermarket supplier and typically have it in hand within 2 – 3 business days. Call (754) 354-3671 with your model number and we can confirm stock before we come out.
Storm-driven wind and rain push salt, sand, and debris into the track, and the aluminum or vinyl frame can flex just slightly under extreme wind pressure. The fix is usually a track cleaning, plus checking that the balance shoe hasn’t been knocked out of position. If the sash is jammed, don’t force it – forcing risks bending the pivot shoe, which turns a $150 cleanup into a $280 parts replacement. Call (754) 354-3671 and we’ll walk you through a safe first check over the phone.
If you need a CWS window part matched, priced, and installed correctly the first time, call Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale at (754) 354-3671. Written quote before we touch anything, ten-year labor guarantee on installations, and a live person answers every call, day or night. If I wouldn’t put it on my own house, I won’t sell it to yours.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner, Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale at Hale Windows Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Hale 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.