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PGT Window Replacement in Plantation: What to Know First

PGT window replacement in Plantation typically runs $850-$2,400 per opening depending on the series, glass package, and whether the frame gets replaced or retrofitted into the existing buck. Most single-window jobs are finished in one visit, and we quote the full price on paper before any work starts. As an independent PGT service provider, we work on Vinyl, Aluminum, and WinGuard impact lines regularly, and we walk every customer through what’s worth fixing versus replacing before they spend a dime.

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This page is for Plantation homeowners who own PGT windows and want straight answers: what fails, what it costs, and whether the warranty still applies. Call (772) 577-2915 and a live person answers. No callbacks, no voicemail trees, no regional call center reading a script.

How PGT Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

PGT builds a solid window, but every product line has a pattern. Here’s what our techs actually see in Plantation homes, and what we do about it.

• Vinyl frame seal failure at the corner welds. PGT’s Vinyl single-hung and casement lines use welded corners. In Plantation’s wet season, repeated thermal cycling works those welds until the corner seal splits. You’ll see condensation between the panes that comes and goes with the temperature. The fix is usually a full sash or frame replacement, not a reseal, because the weld itself has opened. We inspect with a moisture meter before recommending anything.
• WinGuard impact glass with a snapped balance spring. The WinGuard double-hung carries more glass weight than standard PGT lines, which puts real stress on the block-and-tackle balances. When one lets go, the sash gets heavy, won’t stay up, or drops hard. We replace both balances on the sash, not just the failed one, so the window doesn’t come back with the same problem on the other side.
• Aluminum frame pitting and gasket rot near the coast. Plantation sits far enough inland that you’re not getting direct salt spray, but older PGT aluminum frames still pit where sprinkler water pools on the sill. Once the frame channels corrode, the gasket can’t seat and the window won’t close tight. We’ll tell you honestly if a frame replacement is cheaper long-term than chasing a corroded channel.
• Insulated glass unit (IGU) fogging on PGT horizon lines. PGT’s older Horizon single-hung units used a thinner seal stack, and once that desiccant is saturated, the glass fogs permanently. This is a glass-pack replacement, not a whole-window job. We measure the exact thickness and coating spec, order the matching IGU, and set it with the same reveal the factory used.
• WinGuard (non-impact) roller assemblies on sliding windows wearing flat. PGT sliders pick up sand and grit in the track, and the nylon rollers grind flat over a decade of use. The symptom is a window that drags or catches mid-slide. We replace the rollers with the correct profile and clean the track channel before reseating everything.

Our PGT Window Replacement Process

Here’s how a PGT replacement goes with us, from the first phone call to the final walkthrough.

1. 1
   You call, a person answers. We take the details: which windows are failing, what you’re seeing, and when it started. We’ll ask about the PGT label if you can find it, but we don’t expect you to.
2. 2
   We measure every opening twice. Dale Kessler grew up off Broward Boulevard and learned early that a frame out of plumb at the top makes life difficult at the bottom. We don’t trust old measurements, and we don’t trust the last installer’s notes.
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   We quote the job on paper. You’ll see the part numbers, the labor, the glass spec, and the warranty terms. No verbal pricing, no “trust me” line items. If the job needs OEM PGT parts, we tell you. If a quality aftermarket part does the same job for less, we tell you that too.
4. 4
   We set level, square, and shimmed properly. A PGT window replacement only works if the frame is dead true. That’s the whole job, and it’s the part most people rush. We don’t.
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   We test every function before cleanup. Sash travel, locking points, seal seating, weep drainage. We operate the window a dozen times before we put the tools away.
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   We walk you through the warranty paperwork. Both manufacturer warranty layers get registered in writing before the truck leaves the driveway. You’ll have the documents in your hand, not in an email you never open.

What PGT Window Replacement Costs in Plantation

Here’s what we charge for common PGT replacement scenarios. These are real ranges from jobs we’ve done across Plantation in the last year.

The honest price posture is simple: we quote what the job costs, not what we think you’ll pay. Every estimate is free, and the number on the paper is the number on the bill. Call (772) 577-2915 for a written quote on your PGT windows.

Why Plantation Homeowners Call TruePane Windows & Doors for PGT Work

We’ve been serving Plantation and the surrounding communities since 2008 through Dale Kessler’s craft heritage, and we plan to be here in thirty more. The Done Right Promise means if it’s not done right, we make it right, no paperwork fights, no arguing. The Keystone Standard means both manufacturer warranty layers get registered in writing before the truck leaves the driveway.

Our techs are background-checked and uniformed, and they know PGT lines well enough to tell you when repair beats replacement and when replacement is the only honest answer. If your PGT frame is too far gone to save, we also install Andersen, Pella, and CGI, and we’ll quote them side by side on paper so you see exactly what you’re buying. If the pane is not true, the job is not done. That’s the founding rule, and it applies to every PGT window we touch.

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