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ES Windows Window Replacement: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide

Replacing an ES Windows unit in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $850 to $2,400 installed, depending on the series, size, and whether the opening needs impact-rated glass. We stock ES Windows-compatible sashes, balances, rollers, and sealed glass packs on our trucks, and most single-unit replacements happen in one visit. The way most homeowners discover they need this work is unglamorous: a window that won’t stay up, a latch that won’t catch, or condensation that won’t quit between the panes. In South Florida’s humidity, a failed seal on an aluminum-frame ES Windows unit stops being cosmetic fast. Once moisture gets inside the glass pack, the window loses its insulating value and you’re looking at a haze that never goes away until the sash or the glass is replaced.

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We’re an independent shop, not affiliated with ES Windows. What that means in practice is we don’t have a corporate script to follow. We match the part to your specific unit, quote the price in writing before any work starts, and stand behind the install with our Done Right Promise.

Which ES Windows Models This Applies To

ES Windows builds several aluminum and aluminum-clad lines you’ll see throughout Fort Lauderdale: the ES700 and ES800 series for standard single-hung and horizontal slider applications, plus their impact-rated lines that show up in coastal condos and single-family homes east of Federal Highway. Each series uses its own balance and roller specs, and the rollers on an ES700 slider are not interchangeable with the ES800. That compatibility gotcha is the single most common ordering mistake we see from homeowners who try to buy parts online without confirming the series first.

How to identify what you have: look at the spacer bar between the glass panes for the ES Windows etching, then check the frame corner for a small sticker with the series number. If the sticker’s gone, measure the visible glass width and the frame depth. We can usually identify the series from those two numbers over the phone, or from a photo. For older ES Windows units installed before 2010, OEM parts are sometimes discontinued. When that happens, we’ll quote a quality aftermarket equivalent that matches the original spec, and we’ll tell you the difference in writing before you decide. Our standard practice is to show you the manufacturer line and the equivalent side by side with the price for each, so there’s no guessing on the invoice.

Signs Your ES Windows Window Replacement Is Failing

• The sash drops or won’t stay open. The spiral balances or block-and-tackle balances inside the frame have lost tension. This is not a lubrication problem; it’s a worn component, and replacing the balance set is usually the fix.
• Fog or condensation between the panes. The insulated glass seal has failed. In Fort Lauderdale’s humidity, this shows up as a permanent haze or moisture beads you can’t wipe away, and it only gets worse.
• The window grinds or catches when sliding. Rollers on the bottom track have worn flat or the track itself has collected enough salt-and-sand grit to bind. Coastal air accelerates this on aluminum frames like ES Windows uses.
• The latch or lock no longer seats. The keeper has shifted or the latch mechanism inside the frame has worn. On impact-rated ES Windows units, a non-securing latch also affects the structural integrity of the unit during a storm event.
• Water stains or soft drywall below the window. The weepholes in the frame may be clogged, or the exterior seal has failed where the flange meets the frame. In older Fort Lauderdale homes, this is often mistaken for a leak in the roof when it’s really the window flashing giving out.

Replacement Cost & What’s Included

What drives the range is glass type, series year, and whether the unit sits in a high-rise or a ground-floor opening with easy ladder access. Fort Lauderdale condos above the third floor usually require a work-order approval from the association before we can bring glass up the service elevator, and we handle that paperwork as part of the job. Every replacement includes the part, labor, cleanup, and a written line-item quote before the work begins. We register both warranty layers, the manufacturer’s and ours, in writing before the truck leaves the driveway. No surprise line items, no second appointment left hanging.

DIY or Call Us?

You can safely check the series number, take measurements, and photograph the failed part from the inside. That information helps us quote the job accurately over the phone. What you should not attempt is pulling the sash out of an ES Windows frame yourself. The balances are under tension in the frame channels, and on impact-rated units, the glass packs are heavy enough to injure you if they slip. A window that’s been binding in the frame for months can release suddenly once you free the sash. We’ve seen homeowners in Oakland Park and Victoria Park end up with a cracked glass pack and a bent frame track trying to save the service call. Replacement is straightforward for us because we do it every week; the risk for a first-timer is real. If you’re looking at the window and unsure whether it’s a balance, a roller, or a seal issue, call us at (954) 280-4413 and describe what you’re seeing. We’ll help you figure out what you’re dealing with before anyone gets in a truck.

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