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Amsco Window Reviews | Editor Review"Are Amsco windows good? While I would stay away from their lower end options in the Studio and Artisan series, I would certainly consider the Amsco Serenity window and Restorations series given the right price point." While we've posted consumer reviews and answers below, we have also aggregated Amsco Window ratings across the internet. The company scores a 3.6 out of 5 from leading online review sites like Google reviews, Yelp, HomeAdvisor, and GardenWeb.
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Amsco Studio Windows ReviewsAmsco Windows vs. MilgardHey Tim, came across your website trying to compare Amsco vs Milgard windows.
[Site Editor's Answer]Zap, that price difference is tricky — I think Amsco is a decent window, although I’m not quite sure about for your location. That is a pretty extreme climate you live in and I worry that the vinyl will have issues come year 15 — however I’m not sure Milgard is really that much better to be honest.
Amsco Studio Series CostHi Dane, Tim, I've been enjoying reading up and learning about my window options on your website. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
[Site Editor's Answer]Andra, the Amsco Studio line is a decent vinyl window that typically doesn't offer any real warranty. They sort of let the installer be the party responsible for any warranty claims. This has some mixed results if windows fail down the line. I would take a hard look at whoever is doing the install to decide whether this is a prudent option or not.
Amsco Studio vs. Plygem 200 SeriesHi. I'm shopping for 3 windows, one of them an expensive arch top. I want to find decent price and quality. I'm debating between the PlyGem 200 (Plygem window reviews) and the Amsco Studio. Both quotes very virtually the same at $2300 installed.
[Site Editor's Answer]Nat, the Ply Gem 200 series is going to outperform the Amsco Studio window. Ply Gem is also the better company over Amsco.
Amsco Artisan Windows ReviewsAmsco Windows vs MilgardI am debating between the Amsco Artisan series and the Tuscany. Which would you suggest?
[Site Editor's Answer]Barb, between the Amsco Artisan and Milgard Tuscany, the Tuscany is the better window. Here are additional Milgard Tuscany window reviews. Better company as well.
Amsco Serenity Windows ReviewsAmsco Serenity SeriesI’m in Chattanooga in a 30 yr house and had the front of the house re-done in Pella windows - wasn’t impressed with installation or insulation (they’ve been back several times to call where they neglected to the first time, etc).
[Site Editor's Answer]Pam, soundproof windows can be tricky business...and expensive. You may want to get a good quality dual pane window and ask for an upgrade to an offset glass thickness between the two panes. Or go with a laminate glass.
Amsco Serenity PricingOur home is in Texas and we live on a very busy street with tons of loud noises. I was hoping for a low cost noise reduction window -- 15 in total. Thanks so much.
[Site Editor's Answer]Ed, low cost noise reduction windows are tricky. They don't really exist. The good news is that if you have really old windows, the brand new double pane windows should do quite a bit better at blocking out sounds. But are they going to stop lots of loud noises from entering the home, probably not. The Amsco Serenity Series is usually the lower price noise reducing window I recommend.
[Eddie's Reply]I did get a bid on that exact window, but the dealer wanted like $7K for 2 windows! I'm currently considering the Ply Gem Premium window with a triple pane window in the casement.
[Site Editor's Answer]Ed, the Amsco bid sounds utterly ridiculous. The Ply Gem Premium series with a triple pane glass sounds like it could do the trick. You should ask if its possible to order the glass in different thicknesses, i.e. 3/4" 7/8" and 1". Different glass widths block out different sound waves and could knock out more sounds, depending on what they are. I'm not sure if they offer that option, but if its not too cost prohibitive, you should consider i.
Amsco Restoration Windows ReviewsHouston Window Experts And Amsco RestorationHello Tim, I have been reading your Q&A on Houston window replacements and would like to request your referral list. I have received a Pella 250 series cost bid at about $19,000 and Houston Window Experts for Amsco Restoration for about $19,000. I would like to get a few more quotes.
[Site Editor's Answer]Tricia, here is my Texas recommendations list.
Amsco Restoration WindowsHey, here are the bids I have so far.
[Site Editor's Answer]Dale, I suppose I would have Houston Window Expert near the top of my list because I know they do great work. I'm just not a huge fan of Amsco windows. I've always considered Amsco to be a pretty mid tier window, I've just never heard them mentioned as a top tier window myself. They obviously disagree and it looks like they use them often. So...I suppose I would defer to their judgement, but...
Amsco Restoration Cost BidHi Dane, I need to replace the original single pane aluminum windows in the house we just bought. Some are leaking and they are not energy efficient. The house was built in 1980 and the windows are tall ... 84 and 85 inches. We also have 4 Sliding glass doors ... 3 are 96 inches tall and 1 is 71 inches.
[Site Editor's Answer]Carolyn, I looked up Houston Window Experts and they get excellent reviews. Amsco is typically a low to mid range window, but the Restoration single hung looks decent. It should be just fine for the next 7 years with proper installation. I'm not typically a fan of Sears or Home Depot -- less for their products and more for their installation crews. I actually like both Wincore and the Simonton 6500 series. (Simonton 6500 reviews) They subcontract their work to crews that get paid per window and that pricing structure rewards speed over quality in some, but certainly not all, cases.
General Amsco Windows ReviewsAMSCO Window CostsHello Dane, I came across your website this evening while doing some research on window repairs. You offer genuine advice and guidance. Thank you kindly for your efforts.
[Site Editor's Answer]Tuan, thanks for the question. I would not use Amsco windows myself, I don't feel like that window is all that high quoalty. I think you could find a "good window" (see my list below) that would be much better than the Amsco and hopefully a roughly the same cost.
Amsco Windows ReviewJust received a bid to replace a large picture window (92W X 67 H) with an AMSCO low-e double pane vinyl framed window from Valley Glass here in Boise. The installation is on the north- northwest side of home under a covered patio. Besides the low-e rating, can you clarify if these windows have argon gas between the panes, and should we consider a lightly tinted glass for more efficiency, even though window gets very little early morning exposure. Any other features we might or should consider? Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
[Site Editor's Answer]DG, my assumption is that the AMSCO double pane window includes argon gas, most low-e windows do. However, Valley Glass ought to know this answer since they rep the product, I'd confirm with them. I don't think I'd upgrade from the standard low-e window on the north facing side of your home.
AMSCO Vinyl WindowsWe just purchased a spec home with AMSCO vinyl windows. We live in Wyoming where the humidity is very low and we still have serious condensation issues with the AMSCO windows.
Amsco Windows ReviewsThe big problem with their composite and vinyl windows is the warranty. They claim that they have one, but if you read the exclusions they eliminate pretty much everything that can go wrong. You can call and order replacement parts but they don't send anyone to make repairs. Amsco says the distributors are supposed to cover labor and the dealers say that Amsco is. I wouldn't bother with their windows cause it's a gamble.
Amsco Windows vs SimontonI'm replacing 8 Amsco double hung windows that cost $500 each.The windows seem pretty good and sturdy.
Amsco Window Warranty IssueAmsco doesn't seem to offer a very good warranty on their windows. They let the dealers who install them handle the warranty issues, sort of washing their hands of any responsibility once they sell the windows. Maybe that's why they are so cheap.
Amsco Windows Complaints Amsco windows are poorly made and have a lousy warranty. The warranty doesn't even cover labor. It's a joke. There are other manufacturers that are in the same price range but who offer a better product.
Amsco Window IssuesI bought Amsco windows last year and they've been nothing but trouble. It only took a few months for them to lose the smooth slide - they are sooo poorly made. Two of them fogged up between the layers, and the Amsco service department doesn't seem to ever return phone calls. The seals on the storm windows failed too, and the condensation and even ice on the inside was driving me crazy. I finally got a rep out to look at them and he said I had high humidity. I live in the middle of the desert in Arizona! Now I have mold growing in between the panes. The "lifetime warranty" that I thought they came with has all these exemptions that basically make it worthless. I'm going to have to replace them all with windows that actually have a real warranty and a real service department.
Amsco Single Hung WindowsWe put single hung windows in our home, the back of the house one year and the front the next. The ones in the back are starting to get some condensation when it rains, but that isn't a big deal because we don't get a lot of rain in New Mexico. If we lived in a rainier place, it might be a problem. One of the locks broke but they replaced it with no hassles. They sometimes come off their slide rails, too, if you aren't careful when you open and close them. They aren't all bad, the installer always comes and fixes them when they derail and I think they look nice. I won't get Amsco windows again, but if you really need to save money they aren't all bad.
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