New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Juniper Windows Fort Worth pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
ECO Window Systems Window Replacement: The Fort Worth Owner’s Guide
We stock and install ECO Window Systems-compatible replacement windows throughout Fort Worth, with most single-window swaps running $450 to $950 installed depending on glass package and frame size. We keep common ECO Window Systems replacement parts and full sashes on our trucks, and we can usually get an exact-match unit ordered within 5 to 7 business days. Most Fort Worth homeowners discover the problem the same way: a window that suddenly won’t lock, won’t glide, or lets a Texas north wind whistle through gaps that weren’t there last spring.
This guide covers what actually fails on ECO Window Systems units, what replacement costs in Tarrant County, and how to tell whether you need a full window replacement or just a part. We’re an independent Fort Worth window and door company, not affiliated with ECO Window Systems, which means we’re free to be straight with you about what’s worth fixing and what isn’t.
If you’ve got a failed ECO window and want a number, not a mystery, call (682) 354-9300. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Which ECO Window Systems Models This Applies To
ECO Window Systems builds vinyl and aluminum replacement windows sold primarily through regional dealers across Texas, and we service the full lineup we encounter in Fort Worth homes: single-hung, double-hung, horizontal sliders, casements, and fixed picture windows. The most common ECO lines in Tarrant County are their ECO Series 200 vinyl double-hungs and Series 300 impact-rated units, though we also see older flush-fin aluminum frames on homes built before 2010.
Here’s the compatibility gotcha most owners miss: ECO Window Systems changed their balance shoe design around 2018, so a 2019 sash will not seat into a 2016 frame without an adapter. If your window label has a six-digit serial starting with “EWS,” we can match it to the exact production run. If the label is faded or painted over, we measure the glass thickness and the balance channel depth to identify the correct replacement. That measurement takes about five minutes with a sash removed.
For hardware, we default to OEM ECO Window Systems parts when the window is under 10 years old and the tolerances are tight. For older units where OEM parts are discontinued or backordered, quality aftermarket equivalents from the same balance and hardware suppliers we use for PGT, CGI, and CWS windows fit cleanly and often outlast the originals. We’ll tell you which route saves money and which one gets your window back to factory feel.
Signs Your ECO Window Systems Window Replacement Is Failing
Fort Worth heat does specific things to window components. Here’s what we see most often, and what’s actually going on behind the symptom:
- Window won’t stay up, or drops when you let go. The balance shoes or coil springs inside the side channels have worn out. This is the most common ECO Window Systems failure we see in Fort Worth, usually around year 8 to 12 of the window’s life. The fix is replacing both balances, not just one.
- Lock won’t engage or the sash sits crooked. The lock keeper and latch have drifted out of alignment, usually because the sash has settled or the frame has flexed through a few Texas freeze-thaw cycles. Sometimes it’s a bent latch; sometimes it’s a frame shim that shifted.
- Condensation or haze between the glass panes. The seal on the insulated glass unit has failed. Fort Worth’s summer heat and winter temperature swings accelerate this, and once moisture is inside the glass pack, the only real fix is a new IGU or a full sash replacement.
- You can feel a draft even when the window is closed and locked. The weatherstripping or the glazing bead has compressed or detached, or the frame has warped enough to break the seal. Air leaks also mean higher cooling bills from June through September.
- Vinyl frame is cracked, bowed, or separating at the corners. Sustained sun exposure on the west and south sides of a Fort Worth home takes a toll. A bowed frame usually can’t be shimmed back; replacement is the honest call.
Replacement Cost & What’s Included
What you pay for an ECO Window Systems window replacement in Fort Worth depends on three things: the size of the window, the glass package, and whether we’re replacing a part, a sash, or the entire frame and sash assembly. Here’s the range we quote most often:
- Balance or hardware replacement (parts and labor): $120 to $240 per window
- Insulated glass unit replacement (seal failure): $250 to $450 per window
- Full sash replacement (factory-matched ECO sash): $300 to $550 per window
- Complete window replacement (frame and sash, installed): $450 to $950 per window
A full-frame replacement in an older Fort Worth home can run higher if we’re dealing with rotted wood framing, non-standard rough openings, or compliance work in historic districts like Fairmount. Here’s what never changes: you get a written line-item price before the first screw turns, and the labor is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If something’s off within a year, we make it right. That’s in writing, covering parts and labor, on every job.
Call (682) 354-9300 for an exact number on your ECO Window Systems unit. Estimates are free.
DIY or Call Us?
There are a couple of things you can safely check yourself. Look for the ECO Window Systems label on the top edge of the sash or the inside of the frame; that helps us match your part faster. You can also check for obvious debris in the track and confirm whether the window is simply out of square. That’s about where the safe DIY lane ends.
Window balances and springs are under enough tension to break fingers or send a metal shoe flying. If your ECO window won’t stay up, do not try to swap the balance yourself. Same goes for removing a sash on a second-story Fort Worth window; the fall risk alone isn’t worth the money you’d save. Our technicians inspect the frame, measure the balance channel, and handle the removal with the right tools. The inspection is part of the free estimate.
If you want an honest read on whether it’s a $150 part or a $700 replacement, call (682) 354-9300. We’ll tell you straight either way.
FAQs
In Fort Worth’s climate, you can expect 15 to 25 years from a well-installed ECO Window Systems vinyl window before major components start failing. Balances typically wear out first, around year 8 to 12, while the frame itself may last 30 years or more if it wasn’t exposed to direct west sun for its entire life. Windows on the south and west sides of a home age noticeably faster here. Call (682) 354-9300 if you want a free condition assessment on your specific windows.
Yes, in most cases: a failed balance, worn weatherstripping, or a foggy glass pack can be replaced without pulling the entire frame. We default to repair when the frame is square and in good shape. If the vinyl is cracked, bowing, or separating at the welds, a full replacement is the longer-term money saver. We’ll show you both options with prices before you decide.
A balance or hardware replacement takes 30 to 60 minutes per window, and we can usually do it same visit since we keep common parts on our Fort Worth trucks. A full sash or complete window replacement takes one to two hours per window once the part is in hand. If we have to order an exact-match ECO unit, expect 5 to 7 business days for the part to arrive.
We stock the most common ECO Window Systems replacement parts on our Fort Worth trucks: balance shoes, coil springs, lock latches, keepers, and weatherstripping sets. Full sashes and custom-sized insulated glass units are ordered to match your exact unit, typically arriving within a week. If your window failed and you want to know if we can fix it today, call (682) 354-9300.
Get the numbers right up front, and the install takes care of itself. Sean Mackey and our crew have been replacing and repairing ECO Window Systems units across Fort Worth for years, from single-sash swaps in Fairmount to full window packages on newer builds across Tarrant County. We’ll give you a straight answer, a written price, and a window that actually works when the next north wind hits.
Call (682) 354-9300 to schedule your free estimate, or stop by and talk to a real person about what’s going on with your ECO Window Systems windows. We answer the phone 24/7.
Written by Sean Mackey, Owner, Juniper Windows Fort Worth at Juniper Windows Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Juniper Windows Fort Worth
Laminated glass and reinforced frames hold up to wind-driven rain, hail and flying debris, so your openings stay sealed when the weather turns.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Tighter seals and insulated glass even out hot and cold rooms and stop the drafts at the frame.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.