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ES Windows Window Replacement: The Kendall Owner’s Guide

ES Windows window replacement in Kendall typically runs $340-$780 per opening for standard vinyl or aluminum units, with impact-rated ES Windows Series 5000 or 5500 retrofits landing between $890-$1,450 installed. We stock common ES Windows sash packs, balance systems, and hardware on our Kendall trucks, and most replacements measured before noon are installed within two business days. Most Kendall homeowners discover the problem when a window won’t stay open, won’t lock, or they’ve spotted moisture between the glass after a summer storm.

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Which ES Windows Models This Applies To

ES Windows manufactures three residential lines you’ll find across Kendall: the Series 3000 non-impact vinyl, the Series 5000 aluminum impact, and the Series 5500 thermal-break aluminum impact. The label is usually etched into the glass corner or stamped on the frame edge; if it’s worn off, measure the visible glass width and height, the frame depth (typically 2-5/8″ or 3-1/4″ for impact units), and note whether the window cranks out or slides.

Here’s where owners get tripped up: ES Windows changed its balance shoe design around 2018. A Series 5000 from 2016 uses a different constant-force balance than a 2020 unit with the same model name. We verify by the etched production code, not the series sticker. For hardware, ES Windows OEM parts ship from their Doral warehouse in 3-5 days; we also carry quality aftermarket equivalents from Truth and Amesbury that match the spec and carry the same labor warranty. The aftermarket route saves roughly $40-$90 per window when timing allows.

Signs Your ES Windows Window Replacement Is Failing

• The window slams shut or won’t stay open. The constant-force balance coil has fatigued. In Kendall’s humidity, we’ve seen these fail in 6-8 years on south-facing elevations where the aluminum frame transfers heat directly to the balance channel.
• Visible fog or moisture between the panes. The insulated glass unit (IGU) seal has breached. Once argon escapes and ambient air enters, the desiccant saturates and the view turns milky. This is permanent; the IGU needs replacement, not cleaning.
• Crank handle spins without moving the sash. The operator gear has stripped, usually from forcing a warped sash. ES Windows operators from 2012-2017 used a zinc alloy gear prone to this; later units switched to brass.
• Frame corner gaps or sealant separation. Thermal expansion cycles in Kendall’s afternoon sun eventually break down the frame corner keys or the wet seal. Water intrusion follows, often hidden until the drywall shows staining.
• Lock tongues don’t engage or require excessive force. The keep has shifted due to frame sag, or the lock mechanism itself has corroded. On ES Windows impact units, this also compromises the pressure rating the window was engineered for.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

What drives the range: frame condition behind the trim, whether the opening needs reframing after water damage, and whether the original install used proper sill pan flashing. Our measured survey documents all three before we quote. The price we write is the price on the final invoice. Every ES Windows replacement carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise under the Haven Standard, and we leave a documented photo record of the completed work.

DIY or Call Us?

There’s a safe middle ground. You can verify the model etching, photograph the failed component, and check the frame perimeter for soft spots with a flathead screwdriver. What we don’t recommend: removing an impact-rated sash without proper bracing, cutting sealant with a utility knife on a ladder, or attempting to reset an IGU yourself. The glass in ES Windows impact units is heavy, the edge clearances are tight, and an improper reseal voids the product warranty.

We carry Series 3000 and 5000 balances, common operators, and lock sets on our Kendall trucks. For IGU replacements or full-frame work, we measure, order, and schedule install once the unit clears ES Windows’ Doral warehouse. Call (786) 321-3319 and we’ll set a time that works.

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