| COMPANY REVIEWS |  |
TOP RATED WINDOWS | |
PRICING & COSTS | |
FRAMES & STYLES |
Mi Windows Prices
Explore Mi Windows Prices on their many window lines, including the 1500, 1650, 4300, and Storm Armor window series.
Have a question on window quotes, prices, or reviews? Send our site editor Dane your questions, and get personalized answers that can save you thousands of dollars on your project!
Please note, our website is not affiliated with this window manufacturer.
MI Windows Reviews | 1500 Series | 1650 Series
3540 Series | Soundproof Series
MI 1500 Series Windows Prices
-- Estimated MI 1500 Price: $250 to $400 installed --
(assumes medium sized window and normal installation)
MI Windows Cost
Dane & Tim, I've seen you give a lot of good advice on the website to folks looking at replacing windows. I've got a project with 19 double-hungs and 3 fixed windows in Raleigh, NC. We are planning to stay in the home long-term – this will be the first of 2 phases of window replacements (the future second phase will be about the same number, but with casement and fixed windows). The general advice we have received is that, overall, we are better off going with a full replacement than a pocket window, despite the increased cost, due to having a 35+ year old house that has already had some rot issues with several windows.
Thus far I have received the following bids for Phase 1:
- Full Replacement Windows
o Okna EnviroStar Full Replacement, Basic Heat Seal low-e glass w/ Argon (.27 u-factor, .29 SHGC) – $22,700
o Sunrise Restorations Full Replacement, Omega 12-Interior Low E glass (.24 u-factor, .21 SHGC) – $38,989
o MI Full Replacement Windows (.27 u-factor, .19 SHGC) – $27,518
o Soft-Lite Imperial Elite Full Replacement Windows (.27 u-factor, .27 SHGC) - $27,687
- Pocket/Insert Windows:
o MI 1555/1650 Pocket Windows with LowE/Argon gas (.27 u-factor, .19 SHGC) – $18,380
o Soft-Lite Imperial Elite Pocket Windows (.27 u-factor, .27 SHGC) - $19,987
o Apex Energy Insignia Pocket Windows (triple-paned, .17 u-factor, .24 SHGC) - $18,400
Any thoughts or recommendations? Also, how big of a difference do you usually see in the u-factor values? We are seeing ranges from .2 to .3 and are wondering how much of a factor the differences should plan in our considerations (and whether we should be getting bids for triple-paned windows over the double-paned listed above). We currently have heat pump HVACs and definitely notice significantly higher heating bills versus our cooling bills.
Thanks for the help!
Ryan - Homeowner - from 2021
[Site Editor's Answer]
Ryan, it does sound like the full frame replacement is the prudent approach based on the age of your home and the rot issues on some of the frames. So, with that being said, the cheapest full frame option is the Okna EnviroStar Full Replacement. I find this interesting because this is the best window on your list. Admittedly, the Sunrise Restorations and Soft-Lite Imperial Elite are both excellent windows, but the Okna EnviroStar is a truly excellent window with an unbeatable .01 air infiltration rating.
U-factors are important, but there are all kinds of ways that companies can kind of fudge those numbers, i.e. glass packages. The most important data for me is air infiltration, design pressure, and u-factor.
The Okna is the way to go here and the Raleigh NC installer has excellent reviews. It's a win win.
Tim - Site Editor - from 2021
MI 1555 Windows Costs
We're replacing ten windows in our Alabama home. Looking at the MI 1555 series versus the Slocomb 144 series. The Slocomb quote was $3500, while the MI quote was $4400.
Which quote would you say is the better deal?
Troy - Homeowner - from 2019
[Site Editor's Answer]
Troy, I think the Slocomb would be my pick. Not by a whole lot, but of those two, that's the option I would go with.
Tim - Site Editor - from 2019
MI 1556 Windows Cost
Hi, thanks for taking a look at this bid for me. 12 windows, 1 bow window, and one french door. MI Series 1556 series for $15,850.00
Wing - Homeowner - from 2018
MI 1650 Windows Prices
-- Estimated MI 1650 Price: $250 to $450 installed --
(assumes medium sized window and normal installation)
Krestmark 200 Series Quote
Hi, I’m building a home and we have 37 windows, although 15 are small transoms.
Krestmark $5400
Legacy Windows: $6200
MI 1650 Windows: $6700
Wincore 5400: $10,500
Debbie - Homeowner - from 2020
MI 1650 Window Price Quote
Hoping to get a decent mid range window in my house and feel like I have enough bids to compare them. We have 8 windows total, a french door and three patio sliding doors that all need to be redone.
MI 1650: $14,150
Alside Mezzo: $14,430
Simonton Reflections 5500: $16,950
VyWinTech Shoreline: $17,500
Simonton Reflections 5050: $17,830
PGT 5400: $17,850
Franklin - Homeowner - from 2018
MI 1650 Window Cost
Hi, I'm looking to change out 17 double hungs.
Okna 500 Series (Deluxe Glass Package): $7820
MI 1650 Model: $6940
Vinylmax Edison Series: $5870
Revere Berkshire Elite Series (Sustain-A-View Glass): $7500
Virginia - Homeowner - from 2017
MI 1650 Series Costs
My contractor gave me a few options and bids on roughly 40 windows. Most are standard size, but a few are larger ones.
MI 1650 Series: $20,300
Provia Aspect Series: $22,800
Simonton 5500 Series: $23,500
Chris - Homeowner - from 2017
MI 1650 Pricing
I have 24 double-hungs and have a couple of quotes from contractors.
a) MI-1650 Window Quote: $11,800
b) Atrium Series 40 Quote: $14,300
Frank - Homeowner - from 2016
[Site Editor's Response]
Frank, MI windows are builder grade windows. Atrium makes a pretty decent window. I'd keep looking if I were you though - Okna, Sunrise Soft-Lite, and Polaris are all good brands that you should look at.
Tim - Site Editor - from 2016
MI 1650 Window Costs vs Jeld Wen 4500
We're in the middle of a renovation and our contractor is suggesting Mi or JELD WEN windows. The JELD WEN are quoted as $3,000 more than the Mi. Are the differences between the 2 brands great enough to justify the priced difference?
Amanda - Homeowner - from 2016
[Site Editor's Answer]
Amanda, Jeld Wen generally makes a better window than MI, but that's not saying much. MI doesn't make a good vinyl window. Jeld Wen makes okay vinyl windows, I like their wood windows with the auralast and their doors, but not so much their vinyl windows. If I were you I would ask him to get you a bid on some other window brands. See our recommended list for alternatives. Why pay a bunch of money to put in a mediocre to poor window? I'd prefer to see a Ply Gem Pro or a Simonton Prism Gold in there than your selections. He should have access to these brands.
Tim - Site Editor - from 2016
MI 3540 Windows Prices
-- Estimated MI 3540 Price: $400 to $650 installed --
(assumes medium sized window and normal installation)
MI 3540 Series Bid
My contractor gave me a bid for 4 windows on the MI3540. The bid is $2,810.
Thanks.
Terri - Homeowner - from 2018
MI 3540 Single Hung Windows Costs
Hello, we are replacing 12 windows and 2 sliding glass doors in our house in NE Florida. 10 of the windows are in block/stucco and 2 are in a wood frame.
We have a quote using CWS Aria horizontal sliders, MI 3540 single hung windows, and MI 1615 sliding doors for $9571.50. The second quote is for PGT HR5410 sliders and SH5400 single hung windows (not sure which sliding glass doors this quote includes) for $10,921.00.
Any advice on using CWS/MI vs. PGT products would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks very much.
Jessica - Homeowner - from 2017
[Site Editor's Answer]
Jessica, I like the second bid a lot more -- PGT makes a good window and sliding door, as does CWS I might add. MI on the other hand has a reputation as a low quality manufacturer and not a brand I would put in my own home.
I would much prefer you spend the extra $1400 and go with the PGT bid. I think it offers better long term value over the first bid.
That doesn't mean that you can't try and shave off some of the cost of the PGT bid though. Use that first bid as leverage to see how low that PGT dealer/company is willing to go for your business.
Here is an article that talks about how to do it.
How to negotiate a window bid.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2017
MI Soundproof Windows Prices
-- Estimated MI Soundproof Price: $600 to $850 installed --
(assumes medium sized window and normal installation)
MI Window Soundproof Quote
Hey Dane, thanks for the prompt reply! We decided to go with the Quantum with the Serenity glass. The company, Window Guys of the Hill Country, agreed to do the job for $13,000. Thanks for the suggestion and all the information I was able to utilize on your website to assist with my decision.
Thought you would like to hear we had a bid for MI windows with sound control for $19,000. Thanks again for your assistance!
Sincerely.
Will - Homeowner - from 2020
Related Topics: Window Cost Estimator