Repair it, or replace it?
Tick every sign you see and a window fogs and cracks while a gauge swings between repair and replace, with the services to ask about.
- Tick the signs
- Read the gauge
- Free, no signup
Tick every sign you notice
Check every sign that sounds like your window.
How this works
- Each sign adds points toward repair or replacement. Single stuck parts point to repair, and rot, warping, failed seals and many problems at once point to replacement.
- It is a screening from your clues, not an inspection. A technician checks the frame, the glass and the wall behind it before recommending anything.
- If you are on the line, we give you the repair price and the replacement price side by side.
Saved. Your answers will travel with the estimate form at the bottom of the page.
Clues point to a path.
A single stuck part
Hardware and balances are often easy repairs.
Failed seals
Fog between the panes means the glass unit has failed.
Rot and warping
A damaged frame usually means replacement.
Many problems at once
A pattern across the house points to replacement.
Repair-or-Replace Check questions
When should I replace my windows?
Common signs are drafts, fog between the panes, windows that stick or will not stay open, rotted or warped frames, water stains, rising energy bills and street noise. Our Repair-or-Replace Check helps you sort repair from replacement.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. We provide detailed, no-obligation estimates for window and door replacement.
How long does installation take?
Many homes take a day or two for a handful of windows and a few days for a whole house, plus the lead time for made-to-order units. Our Window Counter estimates the days for your house.
Want an honest opinion?
We inspect, explain what we find and price repair and replacement side by side.