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Feldco Windows Reviews | Sophia Series
The Feldco Sophia window is the company's premium vinyl series. Consumers can expect the Sophia series to deliver a U-factor of .26, SHGC of .27, VT of .51 and a CR of 61. (Click to see what all these window ratings mean.) Not a bad options based on these numbers, although I'd like to see the air infiltration rate to get a better gauge.
Dane - Site Editor
Feldco Windows vs Pella
We are renovating our 1940s home and the windows definitely need to be replaced. We’ve gotten several bids, including Renewal by Anderson which were roughly $2700 each. We got a much more reasonable bid for Feldco that came out to $900, and finally Pella gave us a bit that came out to $1250 per window. This is for full tear out and they said that that’s the reason why it’s so expensive. Which would you go with?
Teresa - Homeowner - from 2024
[Site Editor's Answer]
Teresa, Renewal makes a nice looking window, but I’m just not sure that it’s worth $2700 to go with them. However, I don’t feel like Feldco makes the best vinyl window out there, you should certainly keep it as an option. I would double check that it is the top of the line Sophia series, which actually is a pretty darn good window. I think I would be more inclined to steer you towards the Pella window bid, which sounds pretty reasonable for a full tear out. This is what I’m leaning towards. Love to hear what you go with and how the job turns out. Best of luck.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2024
Feldco Windows Reviews vs Okna
Thanks much Dane, have got a quote for 10 double hung (29x54) and one awning style -- including installation from 2 reputable firms in the area here.
Okna 800 Series - $12,000 from one, and 500 Series - $10,000 from the other. They were preferred model of each vendor.
I also got a Feldco bid for considerably less at $8700. Is this worth it? It's the Sophia I think.
Any thoughts are appreciated!
John - Homeowner - from 2023
[Site Editor's Answer]
John, that is about the price difference I would expect between the two Okna series, both excellent options. Unless there is something you really like about the 800 series -- such as how it looks or a hardware upgrade not available on the 500 -- then I might go with the 500 series and save the $2K. This is kind of my frugal side coming out though :) Oh, also, if this were my forever home, I would probably go with the 800 series. If not, do the 500 series, which is really an awesome option in and of itself.
In terms of the Feldco bid, it's not worth it when you can stretch a bit and get into that true top tier category. Okna makes some of the best vinyl windows around.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2023
Feldco Sophia Series vs. Sunrise Standard
We have a 1920s house outside of Chicago and we have a bid to replace 24 windows and an entry door. Feldco gave us an estimate that came to $17,000 on their Sophia window series. I wasn't sure if this was a good option or not.
We then had a rep comes out and bid the project on the Sunrise. Turned out the Sunrise series cost was $14.5K. I wondered how you thought these two bids compare.
Brian - Homeowner - from 2018
[Website Editor Reply]
Brian, I don't hear much about them, but I know they have a strong presence in Chicagoland. The Sophia series is pretty good so I wouldn't necessarily rule it out.
However, Sunrise has the better national reputation and is well regarded by many contractors and window installers in the know. The standard Sunrise is quite a nice unit and you can add any upgrades a la carte if your needs require them. The Sunrise quote is also lower, so in my book this is a pretty easy answer. They offer a good warranty and are known for a quality product that stands the test of time. (Read all of our Sunrise Windows reviews here.)
Tim - Website Editor - from 2018
Feldco Windows Reviews | General Questions
General Quality Question
Hey guys, we recently got a quote from Feldco for Windows and roofing and I was just curious what your take on these guys is? Thanks and you guys do a great job helping consumers to find quality replacement windows.
Janine - Homeowner - from 2023
[Site Editor's Answer]
Janine, I don’t purport to be an expert on Feldco to be honest. The company does seem to offer some pretty good home improvement services. As to the quality of their replacement windows, they seem to offer a pretty middle of the road product. But I think if the price point is good, and you trust in the installation quality, then I certainly think that they’re an option to consider.
Having said that, I would suggest collecting a few more bids in order to see what else is out there and get some more pricing to compare to the Fedco quote. Once you collect all your bids, send them to me and I’ll take a look and give you my professional opinion. Let me know if you have any additional questions.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2023
Feldco Windows Reviews
I'm just getting underway with this whole "process" and stumbled onto your site. I live outside of Chicago and have collected a few quotes. I two patio sliding doors, 2 bedroom windows and a large the panel living room window.
Alside Mezzo And Promenade Doors - $10K
Climate Solutions (they didn't say an actual brand/model name) - $11K
Feldco (they didn't say an actual brand/model name) - $12.3K
Window Nation Bellevue - $12.7K
Anka - Homeowner - from 2023
[Site Editor's Answer]
Anka, for me the best deal here is probably the Window Nation Bellevue. It's not cheap by any means, but I think I would opt for that over the other options here. I would also consider a quote from Midway just to see what they would price it out at.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2023
Feldco Windows Cost Quote
Received a Feldco Windows price quote for 7 double hungs and a large picture for $9100. Appears to be a you of the line product. What do you think?
Trux - Homeowner - from 2022
[Website Editor Reply]
Trux, anything over $1K per window for me is a sign to get more bids in order to determine whether the bid is too much or is market value.
[Email dane@replacementwindowsreviews.co for his recommendations]
Dane - Website Editor - from 2022
Feldco Windows vs. Window Nation
Hi Dane, we’ve had quotes from window nation, window world, Universal Windows Direct, Gilkey, Feldco, and Replacement by Anderson.
All the u factor ratings were within 1 point.
Anderson was the highest price at $34,000, then gilkey at 25,000, feldeco at 20,000, Universal, window nation, and Window World were all within a couple hundred bucks of each other at about $16,000. Universal Windows Direct Reviews
We’re probably staying at least 5 years.
Anderson too high
Gilkey own installers
Any suggestions and advice is appreciated.
Rich - Homeowner - from 2022
[Website Editor Reply]
Rich, I would probably go with Window Nation Georgetown series -- it's a solid option and if your timeline is 10 years or less, this is the call I would make for my own project.
Dane - Website Editor - from 2022
Feldco Window Quality
Today I had yet another estimate. The fella said that there are really only 4 or 5 companies that make all the windows in the US, they just get branded differently. He also said that Home Depot uses recycled vinyl and it won't last as long. True as far as you know?
Also, without taking too much of your time, what is it that makes such a difference between 'Elements', e.g., and Alside? Tomorrow I have the LAST appointment , then I'll make a decision. This last appointment is with Feldco but while I was on the phone with their gal I noticed the BBB has an 'F' rating which she explained by saying that they weren't willing to pay for a higher rating from the BBB. It sounded like a lame excuse but looking around on the web it seems like maybe BBB doesn't merit the faith that we (or at least myself) as consumers have in it.
Thanks again!
LK - Homeowner - from 2020
[Website Editor Reply]
LK, there are hundreds of window manufacturers. Check out the nfrc website, which allows you to search window manufacturers in the United States. So many it's downright confusing. Many of them are quite small.
https://search.nfrc.org/search/SearchOption.aspx?type=W
Home Depot doesn't make windows. They carry brands such as Simonton, Jeld Wen, Andersen, etc. There are various levels/quality of vinyl windows in these particular brands. In general, local dealers are better places to find reputable brands than the big box stores. The big box stores tend to sell less than the best vinyl windows available and don't always offer the best prices. Still worth a look though at what they carry.
The Soft-Lite Elements is one of the very best on the market. Alside makes a number of options, none of which I would consider a top tier window. They sell mostly lower end and mid range vinyl units.
Dane - Website Editor - from 2020
Feldco Windows And Thermal Industries
Feldco actually relabels the Thermal Industries window that uses a pocket sill design, which is a less desirable design feature than the true sloped sill that does not let the water drain through the window frame itself. The Thermal Industries window is not a bad window at all, but its nowhere near the top of the best replacement windows out there. The bottom line may be to get a bid from Feldco and then a few others to compare and contrast how the cost and quality compare.
Holland - Contractor - from 2012
Feldco Reviews
Right now I'm looking at Advanced, Feldco, and Champion, and I can't see any real differences between them. They're all nice, but a little out of my price range right now. I'm probably going to go with Crestlines, they seem to be decent and have most of the same features as the premium brands. I'm sure there's a reason they're cheaper, but it's a big savings. It's hard to justify spending that much more.
Read all of our Advanced Window Products reviews here.
Sherwin - Homeowner - from 2010
Feldco Sales Tactics And Service
We got Feldco replacements and like a lot of other consumers that I can find, we felt like the sales people were a bit pushy, especially at the get-go. They made us put a sign in front of our house for a discount which felt a little weird but in the end it was fine. The Feldcos weren't the cheapest out there, but we felt like it was a quality product nonetheless and they had a nice financing plan in order for us to get going with the project as soon as possible.
We replaced all 20 of our windows including a big picture window and a bow and a bay window on different walls and they all look very professional and very clean. We got quotes from both Gilkey windows and more but the R-value on the Feldco was higher.
Kathy - Consumer - from 2010
Feldco Windows Complaints
I ordered 16 windows from Feldco and it took six weeks for them to arrive and two of them were broken. It is now been two months and none of them have been shipped out. The ones that are installed seem to be letting in cold air, especially in the downstairs. The upstairs ones seem to work just fine.
There must be something that happened during the installation on the downstairs, but the company will not call me back. I even stopped by one of the stores and talked to one of the managers and he promised to call me back and then never did. I feel like they took my money, installed the windows and now they move on somewhere else and I've been lost in the shuffle. My old ones, although they were the old aluminum ones, were better than these new so-called energy-efficient vinyl options.
Brendon - Consumer - from 2009
Feldco Reviews
We recently had 10 windows replaced by Feldco and we thought that they did an excellent job. My only complaint would be that our salesman pulled one of those the price is good for the next 48 hours deal and then the price goes up. (See our article on replacement window sales pitch for more information) I told him we had three companies bids for the project and gave him some of the details and he softened up quite a bit.
I think we paid right around $400 per window for double pane vinyl frames with argon fills and low E glass. The installers were very good and they didn't seem to cut corners, they cleaned up after themselves, they arrived on time, installed and sealed everything and they were out of the house by 4 pm. I would definitely recommend Feldo windows to any homeowners who are looking for a decent window at a good price.
John - Homeowner - from 2008
Feldco Windows Complaints
Although it's been in business for about 30 years, about 5 or 6 years ago the owner sold the company. They don't make their own vinyl windows. They used to buy from Accuweld and now they get them from Thermal Industries. I've heard a few complaints about them but I think they have good service overall.
What I don't like about them is that they advertise super cheap replacement windows but then you find out that it's only for a really crappy window. You obviously don't want to buy the "teaser" with all the problems it has and they don't want to sell it to you either. They really want you to buy the "Sophia" which is about three times the price of the ad. They also claim that their installers are company employees, but only a few are, most are contractors. I think these are pretty standard practices here around Chicago, but it feels slimy.
You can find windows that are just as good in quality for a little bit less. For the same price, you can get one with all of the extra features like foam filled frames, Krypton gas, and other efficiency upgrades.
Miller - Industry Insider - from 2008
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