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ES Windows Windows & Doors: The Fort Lauderdale Owner’s Guide

We stock and install ES Windows-compatible windows and doors across Fort Lauderdale, with typical installed replacement costs running $4,500-$15,000 for standard window replacement and $8,000-$25,000 for full impact window installation depending on series and opening count. Most ES Windows hardware, sash balances, and weatherstrip components are available same-day through our local supply chain, and we carry common rollers, locks, and sill caps on our trucks. Most Fort Lauderdale homeowners discover an ES Windows part has failed when a sash won’t stay open, a lock won’t engage, or they feel salt-air draft around a frame that used to seal tight - usually after a storm season or during the humidity spike that hits Broward County from May through October.

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Which ES Windows Models This Applies To

ES Windows manufactures several series common in South Florida, and the part you need depends on which line is installed in your home. The ES 100 Series (single-hung impact) and ES 200 Series (horizontal roller impact) use different sash balances, roller assemblies, and lock mechanisms - they’re not cross-compatible. The ES 5000 Series (fixed and casement impact) uses a proprietary hinge and multi-point locking system that requires OEM hardware; aftermarket equivalents exist for rollers and weatherstrip, but not for the locking gearbox. To identify your series, check the etched mark in the glass corner or the label on the frame edge - it’ll read “ES-100,” “ES-200,” or “ES-5000” followed by a date code.

We source ES Windows OEM parts through the manufacturer’s Miami-Dade distribution channel, which typically delivers to our Fort Lauderdale warehouse within 24 hours for non-stock items. For rollers, sash locks, and weatherstrip on the ES 100 and 200 Series, we also stock quality aftermarket equivalents made by Truth Hardware and Amesbury that meet the same salt-corrosion specs at roughly 30% lower part cost. The ES 5000 Series multi-point lock is OEM-only - the gear mechanism tolerances are too tight for aftermarket reproduction, and we’ve seen two Fort Lauderdale installs where generic hardware failed to engage all three locking points, leaving the casement unsecured during a tropical storm warning.

Signs Your ES Windows Windows & Doors Is Failing

• Sash drops or won’t stay open. The coil balance or block-and-tackle assembly has lost tension, usually from corrosion of the balance shoe in Fort Lauderdale’s salt-air environment. On ES 100 Series single-hung units, this shows first on south-facing windows where UV and salt exposure are highest.
• Lock handle turns but doesn’t engage. The multi-point lock gearbox has stripped internal gears, or the rods connecting handle to locking points have bent from forced closure. ES 5000 Series casements are prone to this after years of homeowners pulling the sash tight against swollen frames in humid months.
• Rolling sash grinds or sticks. The nylon rollers have flattened or the stainless axle has corroded in the track. In Victoria Park and nearby neighborhoods with mature oak canopy, pollen and leaf debris accelerate this by packing into the roller housing.
• Visible daylight or water intrusion at frame edges. The compression weatherstrip has hardened or the sill cap seal has separated. Fort Lauderdale’s 60+ inch annual rainfall and summer humidity cycle cause EPDM rubber to degrade faster than inland climates.
• Condensation between glass panes. The insulating glass unit (IGU) seal has failed, allowing moist air into the airspace. This is not a hardware part failure but requires full sash replacement - ES Windows IGUs are sized to the series and must be ordered by exact glass dimensions.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

For ES Windows hardware-only replacement in Fort Lauderdale - sash balances, rollers, locks, or weatherstrip - installed costs typically run $180-$450 per opening depending on part type and series. Full sash replacement with new IGU runs $650-$1,400 per opening. Complete window replacement, including removal of the existing frame and installation of a new ES Windows unit with proper flashing and sealant, falls in our standard Window Replacement $4,500-$15,000 range for typical homes, or Impact Window Installation $8,000-$25,000 for full-frame impact-rated upgrades.

Every quote we deliver is a flat written price with line-item parts and labor separated - no bundled charges. Under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, that written price is locked before any work starts; if we find concealed damage (rotted sub-sill, corroded fasteners), we document it with photos, write a change order with a new fixed price, and no work proceeds until you sign. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation and hardware function; OEM parts carry the manufacturer’s warranty, which we register on your behalf.

DIY or Call Us?

There’s a short list of checks any ES Windows owner can make safely: vacuum debris from the roller track, lubricate the lock mechanism with a dry silicone spray, and confirm the sash is fully seated in the frame before forcing the lock. What we don’t recommend: removing a sash with coil balances (the spring tension can release unpredictably), disassembling a multi-point lock gearbox, or attempting to reglaze an IGU - the glass is heavy, the sealant chemistry is unforgiving in humidity, and a failed reseal means buying the part twice.

We carry common ES 100 and 200 Series rollers, locks, and weatherstrip on our Fort Lauderdale trucks, and we can source 5000 Series hardware next-day. If you’re matching a part and unsure of the series, call us at (754) 254-7676 - we’ll walk you through reading the frame label and schedule a free estimate if needed. Measure twice, write it down, then say it once.

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