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We install, service, and replace PGT energy-efficient windows throughout Fort Lauderdale, and most jobs are done within one to two weeks from estimate to final walkthrough. An independent PGT service provider, Winslow Windows & Doors works on the full spectrum of PGT lines found in Florida homes, from builder-grade PGT 5500 Series to WinGuard and EnergyVue packages. Pricing for energy-focused PGT work in Fort Lauderdale typically falls between $95 and $380 per window for service and retrofit work, and $650 to $1,900 per opening for full replacement depending on glass package and framing condition. If you own PGT windows and your electric bill is climbing while rooms feel stuffy or fabrics are fading, call us at (904) 913-5886 for a free estimate – a live person answers every time.
This page is for Fort Lauderdale homeowners who already have PGT windows or are considering them, and who want the honest story on energy performance, failure points, and what it actually costs to fix them right.
How PGT Products Fail – and How We Fix Them
- Seal failure in PGT 5500 and 7700 Series insulated glass units. Fort Lauderdale’s combination of high humidity, salt air, and intense sun works on the perimeter seals of double-pane PGT units. Once the seal lets go, argon gas leaks out and moisture creeps in, leaving you with fog between the panes and a window that no longer insulates. We replace the insulated glass unit, not the whole frame, using fresh Low-E glass matched to the original PGT spec. It costs a fraction of a full window swap and restores the original energy rating.
- Fading and heat gain through original builder-grade PGT glass. Many Fort Lauderdale condos along the Galt Mile and older homes in Victoria Park still have the original clear or lightly tinted PGT 5500 glass installed when the building went up. These units pass a lot of solar heat. We upgrade to PGT-certified Low-E and argon-filled glass packages, often as a direct glass replacement inside the existing PGT frame, which cuts solar heat gain noticeably without changing the look of the building from the outside – an HOA consideration that matters in a lot of Fort Lauderdale high-rises.
- Stiff or sagging sashes on PGT WinGuard windows. WinGuard is built for impact protection, and the weight of laminated glass plus heavy-duty hardware means rollers and balances wear down in a few years, especially in beachside homes where salt and sand find their way into the tracks. A sagging sash leaves gaps at the meeting rail, and those gaps quietly trade your air conditioning for outdoor humidity. We replace worn PGT rollers, adjust the sash, and re-tension the balances so the window closes tight and seals the way it should.
- Interior condensation on PGT single-pane or early insulated units. Condensation on the room side of a PGT window is a humidity and seal issue, not a manufacturing defect in most cases. We inspect the full opening, often find the real culprit is a broken seal at the frame-to-wall joint or a bath fan that is not pulling moisture out. The fix is sometimes weather-stripping and caulking, sometimes a new glass pack, but we diagnose before we sell.
- Failure of PGT glazing beads and gaskets from sun exposure. The gaskets that hold PGT glass in place get brittle after years of direct South Florida sun, especially on west-facing windows in Plantation and Davie. Once they crack, the sash can hold water against the glass edge and start delaminating the laminated outer layer. We replace those gaskets as part of a reglaze, using materials matched to the PGT profile, and we always check the weep system at the same time, since blocked weeps are what send water into the frame to begin with.
Our PGT Energy-Efficient Windows Process
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Call and describe what you are seeing. You reach a person, not a menu. We ask the questions that tell us whether this is a glass issue, a hardware issue, or a full-frame replacement. We also pull up the PGT model number from your paperwork or from the stamp on the glass if you can read it.
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On-site inspection and energy conversation. We come to the home, measure the glass, check the seals, look for air leaks around the frame, and talk through what is worth fixing versus what is worth replacing. If the window is structurally fine, we say so and price the repair. If new energy glass makes more sense, we price that honestly – and never push a full replacement when the frame has life left.
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Parts and glass decision. For PGT jobs, we decide between OEM PGT insulated glass units and high-quality aftermarket glass made to PGT profile. OEM keeps the original warranty path intact. Quality aftermarket can cut cost and match warrantied specs. We lay out both numbers and recommend what we would put in our own home.
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Installation or repair. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians arrive with the right parts and complete the work, whether that is a glass replacement, reglaze, hardware rebuild, or full window install. We protect the floors, keep the work area clean, and call you before we arrive.
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Air-seal test and quality check. After the work, we check the new seal, run the window through its cycles, and verify there is no air movement. You get the old glass hauled away and a straightforward explanation of what was done.
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The 36500-Day Done Right Promise. If anything about the job is not done right, we come back and make it right. That promise has no fine print and no calendar limit. Ed’s name is on the door – literally. That means it gets done right.
What PGT Energy-Efficient Windows Costs in Fort Lauderdale
Straight numbers, the way we give them on the phone. These are the ranges we see across Fort Lauderdale right now:
- Single PGT window hardware rebuild (rollers, balance, weather-stripping, gasket): $95 – $220
- Insulated glass unit replacement (Low-E with argon, matched to PGT 5500 or 7700 Series): $275 – $520 per window
- Full PGT window replacement with energy glass (standard size, white or bronze frame): $650 – $1,900 per opening
- Sliding glass door glass replacement (PGT or matching spec): $850 – $2,300
- Whole-home energy glass retrofit (8 to 12 windows): $4,800 – $14,000 depending on glass package and sizes
What moves the price most is glass choice. A standard Low-E argon unit costs less than a laminated Low-E unit with UV protection. Window size, two-story access, and whether we are keeping your existing PGT frame or starting fresh also factor in. Every quote is written, line-item, and fixed before work starts – no change orders, no end-of-job surprises. Call (904) 913-5886 and we will come measure and hand you a number in writing. Estimates are free.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call Winslow Windows & Doors for PGT Work
Because when a PGT window fails, the company who answers the phone matters as much as the glass they put in. We started this business in 2011, owned and operated by Ed Winslow, a Miami native who learned construction trades and then spent years installing impact-rated windows along the Las Olas corridor before putting his own name on the truck. We answer calls live at (904) 913-5886, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No voicemail loops. No call centers. Every technician who walks through your door is background-checked and in uniform, and before they arrive you know exactly who is coming.
As authorized installers for PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, Mr-Glass, Therma-Tru, and ViewLux, we are not tied to a single brand. If your PGT window makes sense to repair, we repair it. If another brand’s glass package serves you better, we say so. We are the locally owned, published-address, license-number-posted alternative to the faceless replacement companies, and every PGT energy job carries our 36500-Day Done Right Promise. If it is not done right, we make it right.
FAQs
Replacing the insulated glass unit inside your existing PGT frame does not automatically void the PGT warranty, but using the wrong glass profile or a non-OEM gasket can. We match the PGT glass thickness, profile, and sealant system, and we use OEM parts when warranty preservation matters. Call (904) 913-5886 and we will check your specific PGT series and advise the right path before any work begins.
If the frame is square, the hardware works, and the only failure is a fogged or leaking glass unit, repairing the glass is almost always the better money in Fort Lauderdale. A full replacement costs four to six times more and often gives you the same energy rating. We will tell you straight-up which route makes sense after one inspection, and we will not sell you windows for the sake of it.
A properly installed PGT insulated glass unit with Low-E and argon should hold its seal for 15 to 25 years, but Fort Lauderdale’s salt air and UV exposure shorten that lifespan on oceanfront and canal-front homes. Homes within half a mile of the beach often see seal life on the shorter end. We can inspect your windows and give you an honest read on remaining life – call (904) 913-5886 for a free estimate.
Yes. Fort Lauderdale HOAs – especially along Galt Mile, Harbor Beach, and the high-rises on the Intracoastal – are strict about window appearance. We match the PGT frame color, glass tint, and grid pattern to the original spec, so the replacement looks identical from the outside. We also prepare the paperwork HOAs typically ask for when glass replacement is involved.
Most PGT glass replacements and hardware repairs in Fort Lauderdale are completed within five to ten business days of your approval, depending on glass lead time. Full replacements typically run one to two weeks from order to install. When you call (904) 913-5886, a live person answers and gives you a straight timeline, not a web form promise.
Get Your Free Fort Lauderdale PGT Energy Window Estimate
You do not have to choose between living with fogged glass, a hot room, and an electric bill that keeps climbing – or dropping a small fortune on windows you may not need. Call Winslow Windows & Doors at (904) 913-5886 and Ed or one of our PGT technicians will come out, measure, diagnose, and hand you a written, fixed-price quote. Free estimate. No trip charge inside the home county. Permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. And with the 36500-Day Done Right Promise, if it is not done right, we make it right. We are the one down the road.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner, Winslow Windows & Doors at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
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.