How Much Should You Expect to Spend on Basic Replacement Windows?

One of the most common questions homeowners have when they are looking at replacement windows has to do with cost. The last thing anybody really wants to do is overspend for certain products.

However, it’s important to look at replacement windows as an investment rather than an expense. Looking at it as an expense will usually cause a person to focus on price as the most important factor. That can lead to major mistakes and regret within a matter of weeks after those windows are installed.

For example, trying to save as much money as possible on replacement windows will usually lead the homeowner to one of those major home improvement superstores. These stores carry just about anything a person could need to work on their home, including lumber, gardening, electrical, plumbing, and much more. They also sell windows and doors.

However, those windows generally are some of the lowest quality products you could find on the market. They may cost a few hundred dollars or so for an average size double hung window.

In truth, the average price of a quality window can range anywhere between $250 and $700. For larger, special, custom-made windows, the price can go significantly higher. For triple glazing, having windows sealed with krypton gas, adding low-e film coating, and other features, the price can certainly increase as well.

When shopping around for windows, try not to focus on the price at first. Instead, focus on what features are most important to you and your family, take a look at many different styles and sizes, and see this as an opportunity to completely transform any room in your house and also increase the value of your home. When you do that, price isn’t as important as it would have been if you thought of it as just an expense.