Why Buy Windows Online?

At Window Wire, we believe that buying replacement windows shouldn't be a hassle. You shouldn't have to sit through a 2 hour long sales pitch just to find out that the windows are $1,500 each and will cost $20,000 or more to replace all the windows in your home.

Everyone knows that replacement vinyl windows will save you money on heating and cooling your home. That triple pane windows are generally more efficient than double pane windows. And that a Low-E coating on your windows will help reflect the heat away from your home in the summer and reflect it back in the winter. However; all of these features and benefits of a replacement window all boil down to 2 numbers... The U-Factor and the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient.

The U-Factor is a measurement of the level of insulation inside a window. The lower the U-Factor, the better that window is insulated. If you had the displeasure of sitting through another company's "estimate", you've probably seen the heat lamp test. Although impressive, it shows how their replacement window is the best on the market... BUT what they don't tell you is that just about any window with a U-Factor less than 0.30 will perform exactly the same way. Therefore, if a competitor's window has a .29 U-Factor... and Window Wire's replacement window has a U-Factor of .29... Then, they will perform nearly identical when installed in your home. Unless you're in a Southern Climate.

If you're in a Southern Climate, then the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient is more important than the U-Factor when choosing the perfect replacement windows for your home. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient or SHGC is a measurement of the ability to reflect heat and keep that heat from passing through your windows and into your home. If a window has a high SHGC, that means that very little of the sun's heat will be reflected. Going back to the heat lamp test, the "estimator / sales person" probably moved the insulated glass at an angle, so that all the heat would get reflected away further trying to justify, their $1,500 per window price. When the SHGC is identical to our replacement windows; then our windows will once again perform nearly identical when installed in your home. But how can you tell which window is right for you and your home?

You're on the right track! Window Wire automatically selects the perfect window for your home based on your location and energy efficiency needs. To get started, select your state at the top of this page; then select the age of your home, and finally, the level of energy efficiency you want. When you click search, you'll see a list of replacement windows available to buy online in your area. Keep in mind the windows available in Florida may look similar and may even have a similar price to replacement windows in Ohio; but they are different. The Florida windows have an emphasis on SHGC while the Ohio windows have an emphasis on U-Factor. Both are energy efficient; but they're only energy efficient in their respective areas.

How Can I Buy Windows Online?

You've heard enough, now you want to buy our windows online. First things first, select your state, age of your home, and the level of energy efficiency you want. Click on the window style (double hung, slider / glider, picture, etc) that you'd like to replace. On the product page, you can view the energy efficiency specs; the details about the insulated windows and even select grids, colors, or obscure glass options. If you like what you see, you can buy that replacement window online... It's that easy. We will take all the measurements. We will install your windows. We'll even take care of all the details such as tempered glass for windows in wet areas of the bathroom, etc. The measurements, installation, and everything needed for the installation is all included for one low price. All you have to do is make a few clicks to order your windows online and we'll take care the rest.