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ES Windows Window Replacement: The Sunrise Owner’s Guide

ES Windows window replacement in Sunrise typically runs $340-$780 per opening installed, depending on whether you’re replacing a standard vinyl single-hung or an impact-rated laminated unit. We stock ES Windows-compatible frames, sashes, and hardware for same-day replacement on most series, and we carry the full line card for special-order units with a 10-14 day lead time. Most Sunrise homeowners discover the failure during the first cold front of the season, when a window that sealed fine in August suddenly shows a quarter-inch gap at the meeting rail.

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Which ES Windows Models This Applies To

ES Windows manufactures three residential series you’ll find across Sunrise: the ES 100 Series (non-impact vinyl single-hung and horizontal roller), the ES 200 Series (impact-rated with laminated glass and reinforced frames), and the ES 3000 Architectural Series (commercial-grade aluminum with thermal break). The label is stamped on the top of the sash or inside the frame head; if it’s faded, measure the visible glass dimensions and the frame depth, because ES uses a 2-5/8 inch frame on the 100 Series and a 3-1/4 inch on the 200 Series impact units. Getting this wrong means the replacement unit won’t seat into the existing buck frame without pulling trim.

We specify OEM ES Windows sashes and frames when the original unit is under ten years old and the frame buck is still square. For older installations in Sunrise, particularly the pre-2018 inventory we see in the Inverrary and Welleby neighborhoods, we often recommend aftermarket equivalent frames from our CWS or PGT lines that match the ES sightline and nail-fin pattern but carry a longer warranty. The decision rides on whether the existing frame is structurally sound, which we verify with a laser level reading and a moisture probe before quoting.

Signs Your ES Windows Window Replacement Is Failing

• The sash drifts closed or won’t stay open. The balance shoe or coil spring assembly has lost tension. In ES 100 Series units, the constant-force balance is housed in the side jamb and typically fails after 8-12 years in Broward’s salt-air environment.
• Visible moisture between the glass panes. The insulated glass unit (IGU) seal has failed, allowing argon escape and condensation. This is not repairable; the sash or IGU must be replaced. We see this most often on south-facing ES 200 Series units in Sunrise where the laminated glass edge seal degrades faster from thermal cycling.
• Frame corner separation or visible bowing. The vinyl or aluminum frame joint has structurally failed, usually from improper shimming during original install or from hurricane prep pressure that stressed the frame. This requires full frame replacement, not just sash.
• Hardware operates but the sash doesn’t lock properly. The keep or cam has worn, or the frame has settled and the meeting rail is misaligned. We check this with a feeler gauge; if the gap exceeds 1/8 inch, the sash isn’t sealing and you’re losing conditioned air.
• Air infiltration at the sill or jamb even when closed. The weatherstrip has compressed past recovery or the sill track is worn. ES uses a dual-fin weatherstrip on the 200 Series that compresses to a specific dimension; replacement requires the correct OEM profile or the sash won’t slide.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

These prices include the measured survey you keep, the written scope, removal and disposal of the failed unit, installation of the replacement, sealant and flashing, and the documented photo record. What drives the range: whether the frame buck is salvageable, whether the opening requires stucco or drywall repair, and whether the replacement is in-stock or special-order. Every quote is the final invoice; Haven Clause 1 means the measurement and the price are the same document. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation and the product.

DIY or Call Us?

An owner can safely check three things: verify the series from the label, confirm the symptom with a visual inspection, and measure the visible glass width and height. Beyond that, ES Windows replacement involves risks that aren’t worth the savings. Impact-rated units weigh 40-60 pounds per sash; a dropped laminated glass sash will spider-crack and the replacement cost erases any DIY benefit. The balance assemblies in ES 100 Series units are under spring tension and can release suddenly. And in Sunrise, any replacement that disturbs the weather barrier requires proper flashing integration to pass the moisture management that our named storms demand.

We carry ES 100 and 200 Series sashes, balances, and hardware on our trucks for Sunrise calls. If you’re seeing drift, fog, or infiltration, call (754) 254-5294 and we’ll schedule the measured survey. The written price comes before any work starts.

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