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Paying for Window Repairs – What’s Covered by Warranties or Insurance Policies

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Window repairs, even ones that seem fairly straightforward, can be costly. So, when you have a broken window or a faulty window in need of repair, it’s important to know the options you have when it comes to paying for it. If you live in a newer home, and your windows are deemed defective, they may still be under warranty through the homebuilder, and the cost could be completely covered. However, the term of the warranty on your windows is probably shorter than other structural elements of … [Read more...]

How to Void Your San Diego Replacement Window Warranty

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Almost any replacement window product you purchase will come with a warranty. The coverage of that warranty can range from as little as one or two years to as long as a lifetime (or two). But just like any other document written by a team of lawyers, warranties include lots of “fine print.” The fine print in window warranties usually includes multiple items that will limit or completely nullify the warranty’s coverage. Here are some of the most common ways to render your replacement window … [Read more...]

Think All Replacement Windows Sold in San Diego Have Similar Warranties? Think Again.

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A replacement window warranty is kind of like most documents written in fine print—you don’t actually read it until you have to. That time may come when something goes wrong with your windows, like a leak or a window that no longer opens and closes as it should. You’ll then dig through your files or go online to see if your windows are still covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Every replacement window company has some sort of warranty on their windows. Some only cover windows from defects … [Read more...]

Special Considerations for San Diego Coastal Home Owners Shopping for Replacement Windows

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If you live near the coast and are looking to purchase replacement windows for your home, there is something important you should know before you sign a contract for new windows. Most replacement window manufacturers don’t cover the hardware finish on windows and patio doors installed in coastal homes in their product warranties, or if they do, the coverage is often for a far shorter period of time. What constitutes a coastal home exactly? Typically, a replacement window manufacturer will … [Read more...]