Window Replacement for Escondido Homes
Escondido is further inland than a lot of people realize so the summers here get much hotter than they do out on the coast. Most of the windows in town weren’t made to deal with that kind of heat for very long, plus you have the Santa Ana winds and the traffic from the 15 and 78 wearing on them too. When you start to see cloudy glass or dust coming in around the frames that usually means it’s time to look into window replacement for your home.
Dove Glass & Mirror has been doing window installation in Escondido, CA since 1989. Our founder Chuck Beck started the company after his time in the military and built it on honest work and fair prices which is still how we do things now. We’re also a mobile service so our crew comes right out to your home with everything needed to measure and look things over, and in a lot of cases we can get it all done in one visit. Request an estimate or call to get started.
Signs Your Windows Are Wearing Out
Some window problems are easy to spot while others take a little longer to notice. A few of the signs we hear about the most include:
- Fog between window panes
- Rooms that stay hot
- Dust coming in on windy days
- Windows that are hard to lock
- Faded floors and furniture
- Noise from the highway
If you’re seeing more than one of these at a time and especially in more than one room then new windows are going to be a better use of your money than fixing them one by one.
Window Installation and Replacement Considerations for Escondido Homeowners
Keeping AC Bills Down in the San Pasqual Valley
Homes out by the San Pasqual Valley deal with some of the hottest summer temps in the area and older windows are usually the main culprit for all that heat getting inside. Low-E3 glass has three layers of coating which blocks a lot more heat than regular glass while still letting plenty of light in. It also meets California’s Title 24 energy rules for new windows so you won’t have to worry about that, and most homeowners notice their AC isn’t running nearly as much the first summer.
Old Escondido Historic District Guidelines
The historic homes in Old Escondido have a classic look that the city wants to protect, so in most cases you’ll need to get a Certificate of Appropriateness before replacing any windows. A lot of owners worry this means they won’t have many options but that’s not really the case. We’ll go over the styles that fit with the house and give you the product details you need for the review so you get the best of both worlds with better glass and the same historic look.
Highway Noise Along the I-15 and SR-78
Living near the 15 or the 78 means dealing with commuter traffic that’s only going to sound louder if you have older windows. Our dual-pane glass is made to cut down on sound and helps a lot for bedrooms and living rooms that face the road. It won’t get rid of the noise completely but it will still make a big difference with quieting things down.
Retrofit Windows for Stucco Homes Near Lake Hodges
A lot of the homes around Lake Hodges were built in the 80s and 90s with stucco around the windows which makes it trickier to replace them since nobody wants to tear that up. Luckily our retrofit windows have a flush-fin frame made to fit right into the existing opening and cover the edge of the old frame, so your stucco stays the way it is and you don’t end up paying for patching and painting on top of the new windows.
Santa Ana Winds in Hidden Meadows
Hidden Meadows sits up higher than the rest of Escondido which means homes there get hit with the Santa Ana winds a lot harder. Older windows with worn out seals let air and dust push in around the edges when the gusts pick up and you might hear some whistling too. The new windows we install are sealed tight to hold up better against the wind while also keeping your home cleaner and more comfortable.
UV Fading Along North Broadway and Felicita Park
Homes along North Broadway and near Felicita Park get a lot of strong sun throughout the day which fades your floors and furniture over time while also making those rooms hotter in the summer months. We can install glass that blocks more of the UV and heat to help keep the rooms cooler and better protect your stuff from bleaching out.
HOA Approvals in Del Lago and the Country Club Area
Living in Del Lago or the Country Club area means you most likely have an HOA with rules with regards to things like frame color and grid style. But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with only a couple choices, and we’ll go over options that fit what your HOA is wanting so you can get approved without a lot of back and forth.
Window Types We Replace
We work with all types of windows in Escondido and the right option depends on what you currently have:
- Dual-pane windows usually need replaced once the seal fails and they fog up.
- Single-pane windows are still in a lot of older homes and swapping them out helps with heat, noise and safety.
- Metal sash windows depend a lot on the frame condition but we’ll let you know during the estimate.
If it’s only the glass that’s broken, take a look at our glass repair page too.
Escondido Window Replacement FAQs
Can I replace the windows on a historic home in Old Escondido?
In most cases yes, but the new windows will need to fit the character of the home and you’ll usually need approval from the city first. We can help you pick windows that are a good fit and give you the details you’ll need for the review.
Are new windows worth it if I only use AC part of the year?
For most inland homes they are. Better glass also helps keep the house warmer on winter nights and cuts down on UV fading so you’re getting the benefits all year and not just in the summer.
Do you work on homes outside the city like Hidden Meadows or Valley Center?
Yes we do. We’re a mobile service so we come out to homes all around Escondido including the communities nearby.
Schedule Your Free Estimate in Escondido
If you need one window or all the windows in the house replaced, no worries. Dove Glass & Mirror will come out to your place and go over your options with you. We work throughout Escondido plus San Marcos, Valley Center and other communities in North County as well as Murrieta and the Inland Empire, along with commercial glass projects. Call or request an estimate today.
