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
PGT Window Installation: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide
PGT window installation in Fort Lauderdale typically costs $350 – $900 per window when you’re replacing a failed unit, and most single-window swaps are finished the same day the parts arrive. We stock PGT-compatible hardware, balances, weatherstripping, and sash components on our trucks and can match most PGT series built since the mid-1990s. The usual story we hear: a window won’t stay open, won’t seal against driving rain, or the crank has stripped out and the room smells like the canal behind your house after a storm.
If your PGT window is original to a home built before the 2001 Florida Building Code revision, you’re likely dealing with a non-impact single-pane design that PGT no longer makes parts for. That’s the moment most Fort Lauderdale homeowners call a contractor and get told to replace the whole window. We handle it differently. More on that below.
Which PGT Models This Applies To
PGT built its Florida reputation on the WinGuard and SpectraGuard impact lines, and those two series account for the overwhelming majority of what we see in Fort Lauderdale. WinGuard covers the aluminum and vinyl impact windows most common in single-family homes east of US-1. SpectraGuard is the vinyl-only product found in a lot of mid-2000s townhome developments and the communities off I-595.
Here’s the compatibility gotcha most people miss: PGT changed their balance system across several product generations, and a 2004 WinGuard sash will not accept a 2015 balance assembly. The only reliable way to match parts is off the IGCC label baked into the glass corner or the sticker on the top of the sash once you remove it from the frame. That label gives you the manufacturing date, plant code, and series. If it’s faded or painted over, we can usually identify the window from the frame profile and the sash corner construction.
As an independent service provider not affiliated with PGT, we’re not limited to whatever a corporate warranty department decides to honor. When an OEM part is unavailable or discontinued, we can often source a quality aftermarket equivalent that matches the original specifications. For structural and safety-critical components like impact glass and sash frames, we always recommend OEM-grade or listed components. For wear items like balances and weatherstripping, aftermarket equivalents can be better than the original material, especially in Fort Lauderdale’s salt air.
Signs Your PGT Window Installation Is Failing
- The window won’t stay up, or it slams shut when you let go. The spring balance inside the jamb has lost tension or snapped. A window that drops from waist height without warning is a finger-hazard for kids and a failing part, not a character trait. We replace balances in pairs so the window operates evenly.
- You can feel air moving around the sash on a windy day, even with the lock engaged. The wool pile weatherstripping in the sash channels has worn flat or rotted. On PGT windows, this stripping is integrated into the frame channel and needs a specific profile to seat correctly.
- Condensation or fogginess between the two panes of glass. The hermetic seal on the insulated glass unit has failed. In Fort Lauderdale this is rarely a winter problem; it’s the humidity creeping in and fogging the glass on any day that’s cooler inside than out.
- The crank operator spins, grinds, or takes 40 revolutions to move the sash an inch. The gear teeth in the operator have stripped. PGT awning and casement windows use a three-piece operator track that needs to match the original gear ratio or the window binds.
- Water stains on the interior sill or wall below a closed, locked window. The weep system that drains water from the track has clogged with Fort Lauderdale’s finest combination of sand, salt, and pollen. On WinGuard windows, a clogged weep can back water up over the interior track and into the wall.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
| Service | Typical Cost in Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|
| Balance replacement (per window) | $140 – $260 |
| Weatherstripping replacement (per window) | $90 – $190 |
| Insulated glass unit (IGU) replacement, standard size | $350 – $750 |
| Impact glass unit replacement, WinGuard-matched | $650 – $1,200 |
| Crank operator replacement, including labor | $180 – $340 |
These are installed prices for Fort Lauderdale homes. What drives the range: the size of the sash, whether we can access the window from the interior or need a ladder on exterior, and the specific impact rating on the glass. Every quote is a written, line-item price before any work starts. If a part proves harder to match than expected and the price has to move, we stop and tell you before ordering anything. You will not see a change order on our invoice.
Every repair carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if something we fixed isn’t right, we come back and make it right at no charge within one year. If the repair fails after that, our ten-year labor guarantee still covers the workmanship on installations.
DIY or Call Us?
There are two things a Fort Lauderdale homeowner can safely check before calling: locate the IGCC label to confirm the series, and photograph the window type so we can identify it before dispatch. That’s it. Window balance and sash work on PGT products involves tensioned springs inside the sash channel. If you remove a sash from a charged balance without the proper tensioning tool, that spring can release at high speed and take a chunk out of the frame, the wall, or your hand. The same applies to impact-rated glass replacement: a misfit sash on a WinGuard frame compromises the frame’s structural rating, which is the entire reason that window exists.
If a part is worn and the window still locks securely, you can hold off. But a window that won’t close and lock is an opening in your home’s envelope and your security. In Fort Lauderdale, an unlocked window on a ground-floor bedroom is not a theoretical risk. Call us at (754) 354-3671 and a live person answers, not a voicemail queue.
FAQs
Most PGT window components last 15 to 20 years in this climate before something needs attention. The salt air and humidity accelerate wear on the weatherstripping and operator gears faster than inland installations. The glass itself, if unbroken, can last the life of the home; it’s the moving and sealing parts that fail on schedule.
In most cases, yes. We replace the failed component – a balance, a sash, an operator, an IGU – rather than tearing out the frame and starting over. The exception is when the frame itself is buckled or the original window predates modern impact standards and the homeowner wants an upgrade to code. For an exact recommendation, call (754) 354-3671 and we’ll talk you through what you’re seeing.
A balance or weatherstripping swap on a single window takes 45 to 90 minutes once we’re in your home. An insulated glass unit replacement goes a bit longer, usually half a day, because the sash has to be removed, deglazed, cleaned, re-glazed, and re-installed. Most repairs are complete the same visit.
We keep the common wear items on the truck: balances, weatherstripping profiles for the major PGT series, operators, and standard IGUs. If your window is an odd size or older series, we source it through our supplier network and usually have the part within five to seven business days. We also handle parts compatibility for CGI, CWS, and ES Windows when those labels show up in the same house.
If you have a PGT window that’s failing in Fort Lauderdale, call (754) 354-3671 for a free estimate. We’ll put a written price in your hands before any work begins, and the technician who shows up will be background-checked, identity-verified, photo-badged, and pre-announced by name and photo before the visit. Spencer Odell and his crew have been measuring, installing, and warranting windows across Broward County for the better part of two decades. If we wouldn’t put it on our own house, we 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.