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CWS Sliding Glass & Patio Doors in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First

We provide independent CWS sliding glass and patio door repair and replacement in Fort Lauderdale, and most jobs are completed in a single visit. The work is not the cheapest bid you’ll get, and we won’t pretend otherwise. What you get is a written, line-by-line price, a door that operates like it should, and a Done Right Promise in writing before our truck leaves your driveway. If you own a CWS door that binds, leaks, or has lost its temper, call (954) 280-4413 and a live person will answer.

Call (954) 280-4413

This page is for CWS owners in Fort Lauderdale who need straight answers about repair costs, parts availability, and whether a door is worth saving. Dale Kessler started this company because he watched too many South Florida homeowners get sold replacements they didn’t need and repairs that didn’t last.

How CWS Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

CWS doors are common in Fort Lauderdale homes built from the late 1990s through the 2010s. We see the same failure patterns repeat across neighborhoods from Victoria Park to Coral Ridge. Here’s what actually goes wrong, and what we do about it.

• Roller failure on the CWS 7000 and 8000 series. The original nylon rollers wear flat on the bottom edge, which makes the panel ride low and scrape the track. Owners often assume the track is bent. It isn’t, in most cases. We replace the roller assemblies with stainless-steel bearing rollers sized to the panel weight, and the door glides again. This is the single most common CWS door repair we perform in Fort Lauderdale.
• Track deformation at the center support. Fort Lauderdale’s heat and humidity cause the aluminum threshold to expand and contract through hundreds of thermal cycles. On CWS doors with wide openings, the center section of the track can bow upward just enough to catch the interlock. We see this on the CWS 8000 series more than any other line. The fix is careful shimming and re-leveling, not replacing the entire track, which saves the homeowner serious money.
• Weep hole blockage causing interior water staining. CWS frames have weep channels that drain water from the track to the exterior. In Fort Lauderdale’s rainy season, debris and salt air crust those channels shut. Water then pools and migrates under the interior floor. This gets misdiagnosed as a failed seal or an “old door that needs replacing.” Most of the time, the door is fine. We clear and ream the weep system, verify drainage with water testing, and the leak stops. CWS’s own documentation doesn’t tell you how much salt and silt buildup accelerates this problem near the coast, but we deal with it weekly.
• Interlock misalignment on the 9000 series. When the two panels of a sliding door don’t align at the center interlock, the locking mechanism either binds or fails to engage fully. Homeowners notice a draft or a door that won’t lock with a key. On CWS 9000 series units, this misalignment often traces back to the original install, not the hardware. We square the frame, reset the interlock, and the lock engages like it should.
• Fogged insulated glass units in original CWS doors. CWS used several glass suppliers over the years, and some early Fort Lauderdale installs developed seal breaches within a decade. When the argon leaks out and moisture gets in, the glass fogs permanently. We replace the insulated glass unit with a new IGU, not the whole door. The frame is usually still structurally sound.

Our CWS Sliding Glass & Patio Doors Process

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   You call (954) 280-4413. A live person answers, day or night. We ask about the symptoms, your CWS door’s age, and whether you know the model or have original paperwork. We schedule a visit for a specific day and time window.
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   We measure twice. A background-checked, uniformed technician arrives and measures the opening, the panel, the track, and the reveal. Dale Kessler’s rule governs this step: if it is not right on paper, it will not be right on the wall. If measurements don’t square, we stop and tell you before any work begins.
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   We diagnose and quote side by side. You see the diagnosis in plain language, and the price before any work starts. We quote OEM CWS parts when they’re the right call, and we’ll tell you plainly when a quality aftermarket part performs the same for less money.
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   We do the work in one visit. Most CWS sliding door repairs are completed the same day. That includes rollers, track corrections, interlock resets, and weatherstripping. IGU replacements may take a follow-up visit for glass fabrication, and we’ll tell you that upfront.
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   We test the door with you standing there. Lock, unlock, slide, lift, drain. You watch it work before we call the job finished.
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   We register the warranty in writing. Every job is covered by our Done Right Promise and The Keystone Standard. Both manufacturer warranty layers are registered in writing, with durations stated, before our truck leaves your driveway.

What CWS Sliding Glass & Patio Doors Costs in Fort Lauderdale

Repair prices in Fort Lauderdale depend on what’s actually wrong, and we won’t quote a number until we’ve measured and diagnosed the door. Here are honest ranges for the CWS work we do most often:

• Roller replacement on one panel: $180 to $340, including parts and labor.
• Track re-leveling and shimming: $220 to $420.
• Track clearing and full door tune-up: $150 to $280.
• Interlock realignment and hardware reset: $160 to $320.
• Insulated glass unit replacement in CWS door: $550 to $950 per panel, depending on glass type and size.
• Full CWS door replacement (impact-rated, installed): $2,800 to $7,500 depending on opening width, glass package, and finish.

What moves the price is glass type, panel weight, frame condition, and whether we’re matching a CWS-specific finish. A door that’s been neglected for a decade costs more to correct than one serviced five years ago. We also honor a permanent 5% discount for seniors and veterans, and a free written repair estimate. Call (954) 280-4413 for a free estimate and a line-item quote in writing.

Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for CWS Work

We’re an independent CWS service provider, not a franchise. That matters because our name and Dale Kessler’s reputation are attached to every door we touch. Dale grew up in Sailboat Bend, learned the trade at McFatter Technical College in Davie, and has put in impact-rated units from Coral Ridge to Dania Beach. When we install or repair a CWS door, a background-checked technician does the work like it’s going in his own mother’s house.

We’ve served local communities since 2008, and the Done Right Promise means if it’s not done right, we make it right. No paperwork fights, no fine print that covers nothing. And if the CWS unit is beyond saving, we’re an authorized installer for PGT, CGI, ES Windows, ECO Window Systems, and more. You get side-by-side quotes on paper so you know exactly what you’re buying. A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That’s not a marketing line. That’s how we run the business.

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