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Simonton 7300 Windows Reviews
Explore 3 Simonton 7300 window reviews, also known as the 7300 Daylight Max Series, to see what homeowners and our site editors think of this narrow framed West Coast vinyl replacement window.
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Simonton 7300 Daylight Max Series
I live in Northern California in contra costa county which gets extremely hot in summer and want to replace 24 Windows in my home (1 is very large rectangular, another is half moon and one is pentagon shape). Contractor is offering the above and would like your professional opinion on how good these windows are. He's pricing w/installation is $11,400. Thanks so much!!!
Amelia - Homeowner - from 2016
[Site Editor's Response]
Amelia,
The Simonton 7300 Daylight Max Series is a decent window and it sounds like the price is right in line with a fair market range. The Daylight Series uses a more narrow frame, which is nice from an overall aesthetic perspective (less frame, more glass and light), but will not provide the same energy efficiency numbers. I want to say that the Daylight Series offers around a .32 U-factor and .11 air infiltration, kinda ho hum numbers but not necessarily bad.
If it were me, I would see about an upgrade to their higher end low-e glass option to improve the overall performance of the window units. This could increase the per window cost, but should be worth it over the life of the windows. Make sure to ask your contractor about whether there are options on the SHGC (solar heat gain coefficient), which effectively measures how much UV rays area absorbed through the unit. If you live in a hot climate, you want to get that SHGC lower to keep the heat out, especially on those south facing windows, which often get lots of sun exposure.
Let me know what you come up with and what you decide to go with! You may want to ask your contractor to show you a Milgard Tuscany for comparison. It should be around that same price, maybe a little higher, but it's a good window as well and it's always nice to have something to compare the product to in order to get a better feel for what's out there.
Tim - Site Editor - from 2016
Simonton 7300 Window Review
We are in Valencia California and looking at vinyl windows. Our local well reviewed company has Simonton 7300 Daylight Max and I'd like your comparison thoughts between this and Milgard Tuscany series. We have a mixture of block frame and aluminum retrofit windows. Is there something else we should be looking at?
Colin - Homeowner - from 2015
[Site Editor's Response]
Hi there Colin, The Simonton 7300 Daylight Max is an okay to decent vinyl window, but I would say the Milgard Tuscany is a better and more durable window. There are some very solid vinyl window manufacturers in California that I would suggest you take a look at and see if there are any local companies that carry them. One is Milgard, which you already have a bid for. The other two that come to mind is Anlin and Amerimax, I would suggest their mid range vinyl options if you want to maximize your long term value.
Tim - Site Editor - from 2015
Simonton Daylight Max Windows
Can you please give me your opinion of the Simonton 7300 Daylight Max Series dual paned, vinyl replacement window, with double lifetime warranty?
I'm interested in heat, noise reductions and keeping the house warmer and without drafts in the winter. I live in Anaheim, CA. Thank you.
Marsha - Consumer - from 2015
[Site Editor's Response]
Marsha, the Simonton 7300 Daylight Daylight Max Series is going to be sold on the west coast - I see you are in Anaheim so this certainly makes sense. This window uses a narrow frame, which means more glass area, but less energy efficiency. It comes standard with ProSolar glass, which is a standard low-e1 and argon fill combo. It uses a stepped sill, which is a decent design feature and comes with a single lift rail. The double and single hung windows offer a tilt in feature for easier cleaning, which is nice.
It's pretty close in terms of number and features to the Simonton Madeira model. Overall, it's a decent window, but check the nfrc.org website for performance numbers and you are going to see it's certainly no world beater. Are there better windows out there? Probably.
Since you are in California, I would also suggest getting a bid from an Anlin dealer, as well as an Amerimax and Milgard dealer. All quality vinyl window manufacturers and honestly probably all a step above Simonton.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2015
[Homeowner's Response]
Thank you for your speedy response.
The window company was highly recommended and referred to me by a local builder who says they have been in business a long time and are very good.
I live in 1 of 6 town homes and all the windows must match. To complicate matters, not all of the homeowners want to get new windows. But, I do, and I have to match what is there and/or what will be there when and if they all replace their windows some day.
These town homes are 22 years old. The existing windows are dual paned, metal frame and are drafty/dusty. Some of the interior seals have failed and condensation has occurred between the glass. Some of the windows on the front of the house have an "apron" grid at the top of the window, as a design element that we all need to maintain so everyone's windows match.
I need a white vinyl, dual paned affordable window that will give me good insulation from heat/sun and cold.
Home Depot came out and estimated my job (22 windows in just my unit) and the price was $10,000 more for the Simonton 6500 series than the window company with the Simonton 7300 series.
I thought I was comparing apples and apples, but I guess not. Home Depot has a special non-puncture screen with their windows. They also sub out their work so you are dealing with the store, the rep, the manufacturer and an installer, instead of just one person like company #1.
Anaheim California isn't a severe weather area. This is a town house and not an estate. Do you think the Simonton 7300 will give me what I need, or do I need to start over?
Marsha - Consumer - from 2015
[Site Editor's Response]
Marsha, I agree with you that it's tricky business living in a community where you are restricted by what you can buy, color matching, etc. I would definitely say that you should go with the local company with the good reputation over the HD option. I don't find the VantagePointe 6500 series to be that much better than 7300, perhaps a bit beefier, but the numbers look pretty similar to me.
You are correct that it's better to deal with one company that buying from one source, installers as another, etc. - this can be very frustrating if things turn south.
If you are looking for a "white vinyl, dual paned affordable window that will give me good insulation from heat/sun and cold," I think the 7300 fits the bill. Personally, I would still suggest getting a bid from an Amerimax and Milgard, just to see how the windows and prices compare. I just like to get as much information possible (especially since they'll come out and do it for free), before I make a big purchase.
Let me know how it turns out!
Dane - Site Editor - from 2015
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