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ES Windows Window Replacement: The Davie Owner’s Guide

ES Windows window replacement in Davie typically runs $340-$780 per opening for standard vinyl impact units, installed, with most jobs scheduled within 48 hours of the measured survey. We stock ES Windows-compatible hardware and glazing components for same-day service calls on common failures. Most Davie homeowners discover the problem when a window won’t stay open, won’t lock, or shows visible moisture between the panes after a storm season.

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Which ES Windows Models This Applies To

ES Windows manufactures three residential lines we see in Davie: the ES 100 Series (non-impact vinyl), the ES 300 Series (impact-rated vinyl), and the ES 5000 Series (aluminum impact). The label is usually etched into the glass corner or stamped on the frame edge; you’ll need the series number and the nominal size, which ES lists as width x height in inches, not feet.

The compatibility gotcha in South Florida: ES Windows changed its frame depth from 2-5/8″ to 3-1/4″ on the 300 Series between 2018 and 2020. A 2017 unit ordered to 2019 specs will not fit the existing buck without trimming the stucco, which we document in the measured survey before any work is approved. We carry both profiles on the truck.

For hardware, ES uses proprietary tilt latches on the 300 Series that look identical to aftermarket PGT latches but have a 1/16″ offset in the mounting hole spacing. We’ve learned to match by the casting number molded into the back of the latch, not by appearance. OEM hardware runs 15-20% more than quality aftermarket equivalents, but the latching geometry is exact. For sash balances and weatherstripping, we use aftermarket parts from C.R. Laurence that meet the same cycle-test standards at lower cost.

Signs Your ES Windows Window Replacement Is Failing

• The sash drops or won’t stay raised. This is usually a failed coil balance or broken balance shoe in the jamb liner. In Davie’s humidity, the nylon balance shoes crystallize faster than the manufacturer rates them for; we see this at 8-12 years instead of the 15-year spec, especially in west-facing units.
• Visible fog or moisture between glass panes. The insulating glass (IG) seal has failed. Once the desiccant saturates, the low-E coating begins degrading from the edge inward. In Davie, the thermal cycling between 95°F afternoons and 72°F air-conditioned interiors accelerates seal failure by roughly 30% compared to temperate climates.
• Frame corner separation or vinyl warping. Heat buildup in dark-colored frames, common in Davie’s unshaded exposures, can stress-weld the frame corners. We check for this during our survey because it often means the full frame needs replacement, not just sash service.
• Lock mechanism won’t engage or feels loose. The keeper has shifted or the cam lock has worn. On ES 300 Series units, the zinc die-cast cams corrode at the pivot point from salt air; we replace with stainless-steel equivalents that we source through our CWS hardware supplier.
• Air infiltration at the meeting rail or sill. The pile weatherstrip has compressed or the fin seal has torn. This is repairable without full replacement if caught before the sash rail itself wears from friction.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

What drives the range: frame condition (retrofit vs. full-frame), glass spec (single-pane IGU vs. impact-rated laminated), and whether the existing buck is square within 1/8″. Every quote we write in Davie includes the measured survey you keep, the written scope with line-item pricing, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise under our Haven Standard. No change orders. The price we write is the price on the invoice.

DIY or Call Us?

There’s a safe middle ground and a hard stop. An owner can check the label location, photograph the failure, and verify the window is actually closed and locked before calling. What we don’t recommend: removing a sash with failed balances (the sash can drop hard), cutting sealant to free a fixed unit, or drilling out corroded hardware without knowing what’s behind it.

ES Windows impact units use laminated glass that weighs 6-8 pounds per square foot. A 36″ x 60″ sash is close to 100 pounds. If the balance fails during removal, that load drops onto your fingers or the frame. We’ve documented three jobs in Davie where a homeowner cracked the frame trying to free a stuck sash; the repair became a full replacement. Measure it right the first time. Everything else follows from that.

Call (754) 254-8492 and we’ll schedule the measured survey. You’ll have the written price before any work starts.

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