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Hi, I'm in the market to replace windows on my parents' home in Los Angeles. We still have the original windows from when the house was built in 1953. I found your website has some very useful information. We are replacing 17 windows and one sliding door. Currently, I'm getting quotes. So far, I have one from a local installer, Lion Windows for Milgard Trinsic V300 line for just under $19k. Smart Windows gave me a quote for Vista Plus windows for around $14k
I have an appointment with a Window World rep tomorrow to get a quote from them. Our local Window World located in Covina seems to have a good reputation. I was quite shocked at the price difference between Milgard and Vista Plus, but your site was able to shed a little light on that. Does Window World have any quality windows worth considering? Thank you.
Laurie - Homeowner - from 2025
[Site Editor's Answer]
Laurie, sorry for not getting back to you sooner. Window World might have something worth while if they are selling Simonton windows (or Wincore). Lots of branches have been shifting to this option, but some have not. Just make sure to ask what the actual brand of window and model or series they are selling. Crystal Pacific windows sells the Vista Plus, which I would be hesitant about using unless you have a shortened timeline in the home (say 12 years or less).
Dane - Site Editor - from 2025
CPW vs American Vision
Thank you, Dane! We’re based in Los Angeles and haven’t run into many of the brands here, outside of Anlin. The brands we have run into the most are Milgard and Crystal Pacific. Also, we do have a quote for Anlin Del Mar windows through American Vision, but they are asking about $4789 for three 54x24 windows (2 retrofit, 1 full frame), I thought that seemed high but curious your thoughts? Thanks for your help!
Joe - Homeowner - from 2024
[Site Editor's Answer]
Joe, I agree with you on the lack of options in California. American Vision seems to be a quality outfit, but definitely not on the "well priced" side of things. Also, I think they do enough business that they feel justified with their bids. Lastly, I would collect a few more and see how they compare to the AV bid. I think you can do better than Crystal Pacific myself. They are subpar in comparison to Anlin and Simonton. Here is what I have...
Replacement window options in California include Anlin, Marvin, Amerimax, Milgard and Simonton. Anlin makes quite a nice vinyl window in their Del Mar, Coronado and Catalina series. Well worth a bid from a local dealer, although these can be quite pricey as of late. The Del Mar is possibly the best vinyl window available in California.
The Marvin Infinity or Elevate series are both excellent fiberglass windows, which are pricier than vinyl, but well made. I think worth a bid -- at the very least to see how they compare to say a Renewal By andersen. Amerimax manufactures 3 vinyl window lines that include colorful names like Masters Grande, Craftsman Portrait, and the Aristocrat casement series. All quite nice, but their Craftsman Portrait is their best seller and a solid performer when combined with quality installation.
Milgard makes the Tuscany and the newer (and cleaner) Trinsic vinyl window. From Milgard, the Trinsic would be my pick and I think well worth a bid. Simonton's Reflections 5500 series or the Simonton 9800 Impressions series are both quite good. Simonton isn't the best looking of vinyl windows, but they make a dependable product.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2024
Crystal Pacific Windows Reviews
Dane, I got a quote for Crystal Pacific. Because of bad install previously, my new windows will have to b nail in and stucco repair. Do you know anything about Crystal Pacific windows?
Lisa - Homeowner - from 2023
[Site Editor's Answer]
Crystal Pacific tends to be a lower quality window in my opinion. There are probably better options out there. I'll send you my list of great and good vinyl windows for your consideration.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2023
Your Overall Impression
Thank you so much! Do you know anything about Crystal Pacific? Are they good windows because they are cheaper and then the wait time is much shorter, but I don't want to sell myself short by going for bad quality windows just because of shorter lead time. Thank you so much!
Karen - Homeowner - from 2022
[Website Editor Reply]
Karen, I don’t know a lot about CPW. I know they are out of Riverside, I know they used to be back east and had mixed reviews. Someone online equated them to the Milgard Tuscany. I have never seen one so I can’t speak to that, or their quality in general. If this were my project, I would be vary of going with a relatively unknown brand. If you don’t plan to stay in the home very long, you could always roll the dice.
Dane - Website Editor - from 2022
Crystal Pacific Windows Reviews 2021
Hi Dane: I recently bumped into couple of contractors and wholesale dealers (like window depot) for retrofit window replacement project at my home. I'm looking to replace almost 23 windows and 1 patio door. Most contractors in San Diego recommended to go with Anlin's Bayview series, while although they gave me a short overview of other premium series from anilin. I honestly could not grasp their key differences other than some aesthetics and slight performance edge.
The lowest quote I got for a Bayview series is 11k (material plus labor) while the highest quote I got for the same product is 16k. Other product quotes I received are for crystal pacific windows (13k labor plus material) and solar industry windows from window depot (7k for material. The installation labor cost is additional)
I'm leaning more towards buying the Bayview series. But, I'm not sure if I should go with Bayview or choose a premium series like Catalina or Panoramic or Del Mar. Also, I heard about Amsco windows and Milgard, but did not get any quote so far.
Could you please comment if the 11k quote for Bayview series sounds reasonable or there could be some compromise in quality or installation? The quote came from a anilin wholesale dealer in San Diego. Also which product or series will be best for San Diego weather and noise conditions? I live in a neighborhood close to airbase so it can be quite noisy and also my house gets colder during winter months. Thanks for taking the time to read and appreciate your help! Thanks.
Manny - Homeowner - from 2021
[Site Editor's Answer]
Manny, $11K for 23 windows and 1 patio door wit hthe Bayview series is a really good price. Much better than the CPW quote at $13K. So, the Bayview is the entry level option from Anlin, but I would expect the Del Mar to run $20K plus and the Catalina $18K....so the $11K is a pretty sweet deal in my opinion.
Normally, I am reticent about recommending a "lower end" window, but the Anlin Monte Verde Bayview is a decent window and San Diego is a very mild climate. As to the noise, I can't quite tell you how this will affect it, except that new vinyl windows block out a lot more noise than your old aluminum single pane windows. Properly installed, the windows should block a decent amount of external noise.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2021
Crystal Pacific Window Quality
I am in the process of deciding what windows to purchase. I had never heard of Anlin until a friend mentioned them. You seem to have high regard for them and I am comparing them to the Milgard Tuscany. Based on what I read, you feel it is a toss-up as to which is better and to judge the installers and price as higher priorities. I am in Long Beach, CA and just have to say thanks for your Crystal Pacific windows reviews.
So, there is a company that I want to get your opinion on Crystal Pacific. Have you heard of them and what can you tell me about them. They seem to be close to half the cost of the Milgard which alone makes me concerned about the quality of the window. Also, I am looking for a Kitchen / Side yard door and am considering a door with a glass insert and a blind in the glass. This door gets fairly heavy midday sun and minimal afternoon/evening sun.
John - Homeowner - from 2016
[Site Editor's Answer]
John, I don't know much about CPW. I did look them up on the nfrc.org website to look at some of their performance numbers and they appear to be okay. I'm sort of assuming that the company like many smaller manufacturers makes a sort of mid range vinyl window that is marketed towards the price conscious consumer. Since you live in Long Beach where the climate is quite mild, I would say you may be just fine with this option. If this is your forever home, however, I would probably advise to go with the Anlin or Milgard, which are proven companies with good track records.
CPW does include an accidental glass breakage and limited lifetime warranty (only 10 years on ownership transfers though). Normally, I look at the warranty not as a benefit for the consumer, but as a gauge of what the company thinks of their own product - they seem to be offering a decent product by this gauge. I think there may be some value in the CPW, but I would also say that the window is probably going to be weaker than the Anlin Milgard option.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2016
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