Best Window Companies of 2025

The best window replacement companies include Window World, Renewal by Andersen, Pella and Castle Windows.

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The best window replacement companies offer a wide selection of energy-efficient windows with a lifetime warranty, in-house installation and additional services, such as doors and patios.

The companies on this list are either Energy Star partners or offer Energy Star-certified windows. They offer window warranties starting at 20 years, and some warranties are transferable to new owners if you sell your house.

All of them offer some level of product customization and have windows available in at least seven popular styles.

Best overall: Window World

Best overall
Window World
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Best overall

Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty
(transferable to new owners)

Energy efficiency
Energy Star partner

National coverage
47
states and D.C.
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Best energy efficiency: Renewal by Andersen

Best energy efficiency
Renewal by Andersen
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on money.com and Renewal by Andersen's website

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on money.com and Renewal by Andersen's website

Best for
Best energy efficiency

Warranty
Limited 20-year warranty
(transferable to new owners)

Energy efficiency
Energy Star partner

National coverage
46
states and D.C.
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Best coverage: Pella

Best coverage
Pella
Pella
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Best coverage

Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty
(not transferable to new owners)

Energy efficiency
Energy Star partner

National coverage
48
states
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Best customer service: Castle Windows

Best customer service
Castle Windows
Castle Windows
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Best for
Best customer service

Warranty
Lifetime warranty
(transferable to new owners)

Energy efficiency
Sell Energy Star certified windows

National coverage
8
states
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Best customer reviews: Champion

Best customer reviews
Champion Replacement Windows Direct
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on Champion Replacement Windows Direct's website

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on Champion Replacement Windows Direct's website

Best for
Best customer reviews

Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty
(not transferable to new owners)

Energy efficiency
Energy Star partner

National coverage
31
states
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Best warranty: Window Nation

Best warranty
Window Nation
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on Window Nation Direct's website

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Best for
Best warranty

Warranty
Lifetime plus warranty
(transferable to new owners)

Energy efficiency
Sells Energy Star certified windows

National coverage
21
states and D.C.
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Most window types: Marvin

Most window types offered
Marvin
Marvin
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Most window types offered

Warranty
Limited 20-year warranty
(transferable to new owners)

Energy efficiency
Sell Energy Star certified windows

National coverage
9
states
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How much do windows cost?

Replacement windows can cost from $300 to $2,500 per window on average, depending on style, size and labor. According to Angi, a website that matches homeowners with home service professionals, replacing all the windows in a 3-bed house costs $6,000 to $12,000 on average.

How to choose a replacement window company

The right replacement windows for your home depend on your home’s aesthetic, location and energy efficiency needs. Choosing an Energy Star partner company or Energy Star-certified windows may help reduce your ongoing electricity costs.

How window warranties work

Window warranties vary depending on the company and can include (or not include) parts, labor, defects, accidental breakage, film, seals and frames. Here are a few common options:

  • Limited lifetime warranty covers aesthetic and performance defects, but may only cover replacement parts, not labor or installation. For example, if a window frame is no longer sliding correctly, your warranty may cover a replacement.

  • Lifetime warranty does not always mean “for life.” This warranty is meant to cover the manufacturer’s expected lifetime of the window, which can be as low as three years or as high as 20 years or more. Typically, glass is covered for the longest period of time, non-glass parts are covered for less, and hardware, such as locks, is covered for the least time.

  • Transferable warranty allows you to transfer your window coverage to a new homeowner. If you plan to sell your home at some point, especially within the next 20 years, a company that offers transferable window warranties may be a helpful choice.

How to pay for windows

Replacing all or even several of the windows in your home can be too costly to pay out of pocket. There are several ways to pay for window replacement, including personal loans and options that use your home equity as collateral.

Your window company may offer some financing options (either through a partner or a payment plan), but there are other — any maybe better — financing options available.

Many banks, credit unions and online lenders offer personal loans, with amounts typically from $1,000 to $100,000 and with fixed annual percentage rates. You receive a lump sum and repay it in equal monthly installments over a set period, typically two to seven years. Unlike with home equity financing, there is no collateral. This means your home isn’t at risk if you miss payments, but you’ll still have to pay late fees and the late payments can negatively impact your credit.

Home equity loans or home equity lines of credit (HELOC) may have lower interest rates than financing with an installer, as well as future opportunities for refinancing and possible tax benefits.

With a home equity loan, you receive a lump-sum payment and then pay it back at a fixed interest rate over an agreed period of time, typically five to 30 years. HELOCs are more akin to a credit card, something you use as needed. You’ll usually have 10 years to draw from the line of credit, during which time you only have to pay interest, and after that you pay both the principal and interest. HELOC interest rates typically are variable, meaning your monthly payment could rise or fall over time. And with each of these options, you're using your home as collateral.

Credit cards are an option for lower cost repairs or renovations. That’s because credit cards typically charge higher interest rates than home equity loans, HELOCs and personal loans. When used responsibly, credit cards can come with great benefits, such as 0% introductory APR periods that allow you to avoid interest for a set number of months; rewards so you can earn cash back, travel or points; and sign-up bonuses that can give you some extra cash back or rewards for a larger purchase. If you go this route, you’ll want to make sure you pick one of the best credit cards for home improvements.

Which financing option is best for me?

The best financing option for you will depend on how much money you need, when you need the money, what project you’re doing and how long you need to pay the money back. New windows cost $300 to $2,500 each, depending on the kind of window you choose. For a house with 20 windows, that equates to about $6,000 to $50,000.

Since replacing all of the existing windows in your home could add value to your home, a HELOC or home equity loan may be your best option because the value of your house could increase by more than the amount of the loan. Just be aware that most HELOC or home equity lenders often have a minimum initial draw — $15,000 for example — so using your equity may not be the right solution for a lower cost window project. A HELOC makes sense when you plan to do multiple projects over many years, like replace the windows this year and paint in two years.

If it’s a less expensive window replacement like one broken window, a credit card is probably your best option if you want to pay no interest or earn rewards. Personal loans can apply to both small and large window purchases, and they may make sense if you don’t have much equity in your home.

Some window companies offer their own financing options. Before taking this option, shop around and see how their offer compares with other loans.

Regardless of what you choose, make sure you compare interest rates, terms and fees with any financing options you’re considering. This will ensure you get the best deal.

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NerdWallet rating 

5.0

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4.5

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5.0

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Est. APR 

8.99-29.99%

Est. APR 

6.49-25.29%

Est. APR 

7.99-35.99%

Loan term 

2 to 7 years

Loan term 

2 to 7 years

Loan term 

2 to 7 years

Loan amount 

$5,000-$100,000

Loan amount 

$5,000-$100,000

Loan amount 

$1,000-$50,000

Min. credit score 

None

Min. credit score 

660

Min. credit score 

580

Methodology

NerdWallet's Home Services team evaluated window companies across several factors, including national coverage, window selection, warranties, energy efficiency, installation and additional services, as well as customer support resources and reviews. The final output produces star ratings from poor (1 star) to excellent (5 stars). Ratings are rounded to the nearest half-star. Read more about our ratings methodology here.