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Gentek Windows Reviews
Read 2023 Gentek windows reviews on their Concord Plus, Signature Elite, and Sequoia Select replacement vinyl windows. Gentek windows are a Canadian manufacturer that do sell their new construction and replacement windows in the United States through select distributors.
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Gentek Elite vs. Simonton
Hello, I am reaching out to get your feedback on this window replacement bids I have received. I appreciate the website you are maintaining and like all other home owners, finding it difficult to wrap my heads around the crazy prices... This home is a single story home and will be used for renting/resale. Looking for vinyl windows, at lease mid-grade. I appreciate your time and opinion on this matter.
Vistamark (Titan Siding company)
Gentek Elite (Window Universe)
Simonton (Bello remodeling and I am not sure why he says Double hung is cheaper than single hung..)
Thank you for your help! These will be installed in 78613 zipcode, if that helps
Nadiya - Homeowner - from 2022
[Site Editor's Answer]
Nadiya, the Gentek Elite is my first choice and then the Simonton would be my second choice. Vistamark would be the last choice. The Gentek Elite is a solid window for sure...
Dane - Site Editor - from 2022
Gentek Signature Elite vs. Vinylmax Edison
Good afternoon Dane, thank you for providing the attached information. I was able to use your link and have located what I believe to be a great installer. They have provided some quotes (albeit, some jumbled quotes based on a today, 30 day, 1 year structure, blah, blah, blah….). I’m sure you know the drill on that!
The Sales Rep seems to be pushing the Gentek Signature Elite. Since I know they deal with other manufacturer’s, I asked for a quote on the Wincore 7700, the Vinylmax Edison, and an Earthwise.
I did not sign that day, so here is what I attempted to write down for his 30 day quotes (he quoted me on Friday and was all over the place with different pricing structures). Unfortunately, he has not yet sent me the information/quotes in writing, as I requested, so this is the best I could send you….I am thinking this to be a red flag! He is “giving me until Tuesday” on his same day pricing….lol.
9 Double Hung/Replacing a Garden Window with a Slider (10 windows total)
Gentek Signature Elite: $14,588 (I am not sure if this is with or without foam installation, but I think it would be an additional $1,000 if I added it.
Vinylmax Edison: $12,898
Earthwise: $14,510
Wincore 7700: $10,400 (I think this is what he said)
2 other installers quoted (each only deal with 1 brand of windows):
KHPP (he never referred to it this way, but I think its the Huntington): $23,496
Sunrise Vanguard: ($15,350 30 day/$19,450 1year)
In rank order, which do you prefer?
Which window would give me the best value? I am staying in the home for the foreseeable future, but it is an older townhome so don’t think I will benefit much from extreme top of the line windows.
Do I really need foam installation?
Is the Gentek Signature Elite the same as the Revere Berkshire Elite (I was quoted on this one 3 years ago and didn’t move forward—should I get an updated quote on the Revere?).
Berlinda - Homeowner - from 2022
[Site Editor's Answer]
Berlinda, thanks for using the link. Now let's get down to brass tacks. My top pick based on quality and price is without a doubt the Sunrise Vanguard at the 30 day price of $15,350. This is the best long term value in my opinion. If I were staying in the home long term this is what I would do --
If I were staying in the home less than say 10 years, I would go with the Wincore 7700 series at $10,400 -- this is a good price for a solid mid range vinyl window. Assuming good installation, this is a solid option -- my second pick here is the Vinylmax Edison for $13K.
Foam insulation is a nice feature, but not all that necessary.
The Gentek Signature Elite and Revere Berkshire Elite are more or less the same window. Quite good, but nowhere near the quality of the Sunrise Vanguard in my opinion.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2022
Gentek Signature Elite vs. Simonton 5050 Asure
Dane, I’d like your opinion on a couple quotes I’ve received for replacement windows. I have 17 windows of which 14 are double hung, 2 awnings, and one big picture. The quotes are for Gentek signature elite energy saver windows with foam filled frames $14,500 or for the sustainaview super spacer option $15,500. The other is for Simonton assures for all double hung and 5500 reflections for picture and awnings $11,600. If I upgrade the double hung to 5500 the price goes to $13,600 and if I get super spacers it’s $14,400. Prices include colonial grids. Gentek is windows universe with pro install. Simonton is local longtime installer with good reputation. What’s my better option? Should I get more estimates for different windows? Zanesville Ohio. Thank you.
Alex - Homeowner - from 2022
[Site Editor's Answer]
Alex, I would say the Gentek Signature Elite and the Simonton 5500 with the super spacer are probably equal in terms of quality (and price too as these bids are nearly identical). I probably like the Simonton brands better than Gentek. My issue is that I googled "Windows Universe Janesville Ohio reviews" and the company gets amazing reviews so that points me over there. I think it's a coin flip -- decent price for the quality of window and a real solid installation company.
Because you're in Ohio where Soft-Lite, Okna, and Sunrise are all available, I might consider a couple more bids just to suss out how those price would compare.
Dane or Tim
Dane - Site Editor - from 2022
Gentek Window Question
How do Gentek compare with Strassburger Windows? I'm in Canada and Strassburgers are very high end windows. The reason we may have to go with them is that there are huge delays on Strassburger windows and we wouldn't have them until February and our reno should be done mid-December.
Todd - Homeowner - from 2022
[Site Editor's Answer]
Todd, I generally think that Gentek makes a good mid range vinyl window. Solid. I have never heard of Strassburger Windows. I googled "Strassburger windows reviews" and was not very impressed by the google or houzz reviews -- if this were my project, poor online reviews would be a big red flag.
I'm in Canada and Strassburgers are very high end windows, not sure what reviews you saw but thanks for the feedback on Gentek. The reason we may have to go with them is that there are huge delays on Strassburger windows and we wouldn't have them until February and our reno should be done mid-December.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2022
Gentek 80 Series Windows
Hi Dane do you have any other information on the Gentek 80 series windows? I'm going to be getting my windows done.
Sun - Homeowner - from 2022
[Site Editor's Answer]
Sun, I don’t have any real solid information on the Gentek 80 series…only to say that the window is a mid range performer. You might want to at least get a couple more bids to compare with the Gentek bid.
Dane or Tim
Dane - Site Editor - from 2022
Gentek Signature Elite High Performance Vinyl Windows
Hi Dane, I received the following quote today for my home for a Gentek Signature Elite High Performance Vinyl Windows (DP 50) and installation as follows:
12 Double Hung (31x 53) and 2 double Hung (19x53)-my measurement: $6,566
1 Casement Window: $549
1 Picture window: $779
16 grids in windows: $944
Replace three rotted exterior sills for the bay window: $585
16 custom aluminum wraps: $2,064
16 inside/outside stops: $960
16 extension jams: $1,599
Total Project Cost: $13,990
If we went with this company, we would likely opt out of the grids bringing the price to $13,046. I am having a different company come by tomorrow for a quote as well. Interestingly, the sales rep did not measure the windows except for the picture window. Any feedback on this quote would be appreciated. Thanks.
Lou - Homeowner - from 2022
[Site Editor's Answer]
Lou, all in all a pretty solid deal as far as I'm concerned (assuming the company has good reviews -- definitely google "[company name] reviews" and see what comes up. Get the additional bids and see how they compare. Feel free to shoot all of the bids my way and I'm happy to weigh in!
Dane - Site Editor - from 2022
Gentek Signature Elite Windows
Tim, I'm replacing 30 windows in my house and was quoted $450 installed each for Gentek signature Elirte windows.
Is there a better choice of window for this price point? I am in the Southern Climate zone. (Houston)
Bobby - Homeowner - from 2020
[Site Editor's Answer]
Bobby, $450 for a Gentek Signature Elite windows is a decent price for that particular model.
There are quite a few good options in your home town to also check out if you want to do some comparison shopping.
Zen Nirvana Series
Don Young Aluminum Series
NT Presidential Series
Anlin Del Mar Series
I would rather have any of these four in my home over the Gentek, but it's not a bad window. I do think you can get a better product for not that much more money.
Tim - Site Editor - from 2020
Gentek Double Slider
Gentek shows a double slider in white vinyl window with options "regular" and also "tilt and turn". I assume that the "regular" does not tilt in for cleaning purposes OR is there any thing else different to compare the 2 units???
I am trying to decide which style of units to purchase.....
I will wait for your reply....
Mike - Homeowner - from 2020
[Site Editor's Answer]
Mike, the regular double slider will not tilt and turn from what I know. I actually don't know the specifics between the two. The Gentek rep though should have this information on lock. I'd check with him first.
Tim - Site Editor - from 2020
Gentek Series 80 Windows
I'm replacing 22 windows, and have a bid for $9600 on the gentek series 80. This is in bc. I was wondering if it's a fair price. Thank you for your response.
Jennifer - Homeowner - from 2019
[Site Editor's Answer]
Jennifer, I'm not a Gentek expert. I couldn't find their 80 series on their website, but I did take a look at the brochure. It looks like a pretty middle of the road vinyl window, which isn't a bad thing at all (as long as you have solid installers). $435 per window is a nice fair price for a mid range vinyl window and normal installation. I hope that helps, I wish I knew more about their full line of windows.
All The Best.
Tim - Site Editor - from 2019
Gentek Signature Elite 3000 vs. Andersen Narrowline 400
Hi guys, I have 27 windows that we are thinking of either redoing ourselves -- converting the Andersen 200 into the 400 series conversion.
Or going with the Gentek Signature Elite 3000, which would be quite a bit less expensive.
Thank you.
Wayne - Homeowner - from 2019
[Site Editor's Answer]
Wayne, doing conversions yourself can be tricky. If your window frames and sills are in good shape, then yes you should/could consider it. I would definitely get some professional opinions before you make that leap.
The Gentek Elite 3000 is nice middle of the road vinyl window. There is a big difference between a wood window and a vinyl window. I would make this decision first before you proceed.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2019
Gentek Sequoia Select Prices vs. Okna Deluxe 500DX
We had researched windows and decided on the Okna Deluxe 500DX insultec only to find out there are no dealers in our area to install them. We live in the Midwest-KC area. In our search we found a company that carries a different window called Gentek. The specific Model is the Sequoia Select BarrierXP TG2. This window has a U-factor 0.23 and SHGC 0.25. This is a triple glass with two surfaces of of low-e glass and two air spaces of argon. Of course, the company owner believes this is the best window on the market.
However we cannot find a lot of current reviews on this window. The cost is $750 per window installed with colonial grids. We have 11 windows total 8 double hung, 1 large picture window and 2 casement windows. This price also includes wood rot repair on several of the windows. Before committing have you had any experience or heard current reviews on the Gentek windows?
Rachel - Homeowner - from 2017
[Site Editor's Answer]
Rachel, you are correct that there is precious little information on Gentek replacement windows, possibly because they are a Canadian based company. Or because they are a building company that sells most of their windows to big builders and not so much through smaller distributors. Whatever the case, I have heard good things about the Gentek Sequoia Select window. However, paying $750 per window for a vinyl window is at the upper end of the cost spectrum.
If it were me, I would keep looking for a couple of reasons. One, you want to get a few bids to see what's out there and what sort of price range you're looking at. Two, it's nice to see, touch and feel different windows to know how sturdy they feel and how well they open, which hardware you like the best etc. And to see if their is a particular installer who has good reviews that may be the best for your project. Finally, you can use the bids (particularly the lower priced ones) to negotiate the best price possible on the Gentek windows if you want to go that route. Here's an article that suggest one way to go about this process.
I would look at our page on the best replacement windows and then google "sunrise windows Kansas City" etc. to see if there are any local companies who service your area.
Dane - Site Editor - from 2017
Gentek Vinyl Window Quality
Gentek manufactures vinyl windows that are builder grade as far as I'm concerned. I say this because they sell most of their windows through supply company storefronts to local installers and contractors. Essentially, Gentek is Revere from several years ago. Their nicer line does include a faux wood interior that I thought was pretty darn nice looking.
Dale - Contractor - from 2014
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