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
ECO Window Systems Window Replacement: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide
ECO Window Systems window replacement in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $425 to $980 per window installed, depending on the series, glass package, and whether the frame needs replacement or just the sash. We stock ECO Window Systems-compatible replacement sashes, insulated glass units, and hardware, and most single-window swaps are done in one visit. You usually know something’s wrong when the window won’t stay open, condensation has settled between the panes, or the crank on a casement window just spins without moving the sash. If you’re seeing any of that, this page will tell you exactly what’s going on, what it costs, and what to do next.
Which ECO Window Systems Models This Applies To
ECO Window Systems builds single-hung, double-hung, casement, and horizontal roller windows, and the replacement approach differs by series. The frame and sash are matched to the original extrusion profiles, so we always pull the dimensions and the series label before ordering or pulling from our truck stock. On most ECO units, the manufacturing label is stamped on the interior side of the frame near the sill or the head, often printed on an aluminum sticker with the glass package code and the date of manufacture. If that label is gone, we take rough opening measurements and glass thickness readings to match the replacement correctly. Here’s the compatibility gotcha we see all the time: ECO double-hung sashes made before roughly 2014 use a narrower meeting rail profile than later units, so a new sash from the current run won’t seat flush in an older frame without an adapter clip. We keep those clips on hand. For glass replacement, you have a real decision: OEM ECO insulated glass, or a quality aftermarket equivalent built to the same thickness and low-E spec. For Fort Lauderdale’s heat load, we recommend the low-E equivalent only if it matches the original solar heat gain coefficient, because mismatched glass on a west-facing bedroom will bake that room. Hale Windows & Doors is an independent service provider, not affiliated with ECO Window Systems, which is exactly why we can be blunt about what’s worth paying OEM prices for and what isn’t.
Signs Your ECO Window Systems Window Replacement Is Failing
- Fog or condensation between the panes. The seal on the insulated glass unit has failed and humid Florida air has gotten inside. Once moisture is in, the low-E coating degrades and the only real fix is new glass.
- The sash won’t stay up. On double-hung units, the spiral balance or block-and-tackle system has worn out. In Fort Lauderdale’s salt air, the springs inside those balances corrode faster than inland, which is why coastal windows lose lift two to three years earlier.
- A casement crank spins without moving the sash. The crank mechanism gear teeth have stripped or the operator arm has broken loose from the sash bracket. Cranks aren’t repaired meaningfully; they get replaced.
- You feel air moving around a closed window. The weatherstripping has compressed or torn. Sometimes that’s a quick weatherstrip swap, but if the sash has sagged out of square, the fix is a new sash or a frame correction.
- Water stains on the interior sill or drywall under the window. In Fort Lauderdale downpours, a failed sill dam or cracked frame weld lets water through. This needs attention fast because it takes the drywall and possibly the framing with it.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
Here’s what we tell homeowners in Fort Lauderdale before anyone touches a single screw: you’ll have a written price in your hands before work begins. For ECO Window Systems-compatible replacements, a sash-only swap (same frame) usually lands between $425 and $680 per window depending on glass package and hardware. A full frame replacement runs $680 to $980 per window. Impact-rated glass is the higher end of every range, and if your opening has egress or coastal wind-load requirements under Florida Building Code, that’s factored in before the quote, not added after. Every replacement gets a written labor and parts warranty, and it’s covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right, no argument needed. Call us at (754) 354-3671 for a free estimate, and say you’re calling about ECO window replacement so we bring the right stock.
DIY or Call Us?
There’s an honest split here. You can absolutely clean your tracks, replace a torn weatherstrip, and tighten loose handle screws, and we’ll tell you how over the phone if you call. But window replacement work on a second-story ECO unit, or anything involving removing an insulated glass unit, has real risk: a 60-pound sash on a block-and-tackle balance has stored tension that can fire if released wrong, and a dropped glass unit on a tile floor is a thousand-dollar mess and a hospital trip. Spencer Odell has measured, installed, and warranted windows across Broward County for nearly two decades, and his rule is simple: if the job requires a lanyard, a balance tool, or a second set of hands on a ladder, it’s our job. Call (754) 354-3671 and we’ll talk through what you’re seeing before you decide anything.
FAQs
In Fort Lauderdale’s salt air and sun, an ECO insulated glass unit typically holds its seal for 12 to 18 years before fog appears, and the frame itself can last 25 to 30 years with service. Coastal exposure on the barrier island or along the Intracoastal can shorten the glass seal life by two to three years. Call (754) 354-3671 if yours is fogging, and we’ll tell you over the phone if it’s worth replacing the glass or the whole unit.
Yes, for hardware problems like balances, cranks, locks, and weatherstripping, repair is usually the first move and it costs less. If the insulated glass has failed or the frame is cracked or corroded, replacement is the honest answer. We will not sell you a full replacement when a $90 balance swap fixes the window; that’s just not how we operate.
For a sash or glass replacement on an ECO Window Systems window, most jobs are done in a single visit and take about 45 to 90 minutes per window. A full frame replacement, including sealing and trim-out, takes two to four hours per window depending on access and whether stucco or interior trim needs to be cut back.
We stock the most common ECO replacement sashes, spiral balances, cranks, and insulated glass units on our Fort Lauderdale trucks, and anything outside that is ordered by serial match and typically arrives in three to five business days. We also carry replacement parts for PGT, CGI, and CWS window lines. If you send a photo of the label, we’ll tell you before we arrive what we can do same-trip.
If your ECO Window Systems window is sagging, fogging, or leaking in Fort Lauderdale, call (754) 354-3671. We’ll give you a straight answer on the phone, a written price before work starts, and a named, photo-badged technician at your door. Spencer’s rule on every job is the same: if he wouldn’t put it on his own house, he 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.