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Jeld Wen vs Pella Windows And Doors

Trying to decide between Jeld Wen Windows vs Pella - let's take a closer look at these two titans of the window and door industry and how they compare on company structure, what they sell, how they market, and what they cost.

Bottom Line: For the most part, Jeld Wen pales in comparison to Pella in every area except price (Pella is going to be quite a bit more expensive). Both Jeld Wen and Pella manufacture high quality wood windows - Jeld Wen because of their Auralast lifetime protection, and Pella for the overall beauty of their products. In terms of patio doors, Jeld Wen makes a very solid vinyl door, while Pella is more in the middle of the pack.

My Take On These Two Companies: I'm not sure I'd get a bid from either of these companies on their vinyl window options. However, I would get a bid from both Jeld Wen and Pella on their wood clad windows. Having said that, I always suggest consumers look closely at how vinyl windows compare to wood windows before they pull the trigger on wood clad. Hint: there are lots of disadvantages to wood windows.
(Always Get 3 to 4 Local Price Quotes - And My Personal Advice)

Dane - Site Editor - Original Publish Date - June 6, 2024
Page Last Update: January 3, 2026

Jeld Wen Window Costs: $$/$$$
(2 or 3 out of 5)

Page Sections

• Jeld Wen Windows vs Pella Intro
• Company Structures And Comparisons
• What Windows Do Jeld Wen And Pella Sell
• How Do These Companies Market Their Products
• How Do Jeld Wen And Pella Compare On Price
• Jeld Wen Windows vs Pella Q And A

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Jeld Wen Windows vs Pella : Company Info

Jeld Wen is a well-known U.S. brand in the window and door industry that has been in the space for over 100 years. They have over 23K employees, making them one of the largest companies in the industry. In terms of reputation, Jeld Wen enjoys a good overall standing. However Pella definitely beats them out in the reputation department. Jeld Wen makes vinyl and wood clad windows. Their vinyl windows tend to be pretty low end quality, while their premium aluminum and wood clad windows are good quality overall. Jeld Wen makes a very good door and this is where they stand out in my opinion.

Pella Windows has the better name recognition than Jeld Wen, and the better overall reputation as well. Most of this perception is due to the fact that Pella sells a very pretty wood window, and is best known for this by both consumers and industry insiders. The company has been in the window and door business for over 100 years and sells in all 50 states. While the company is best known for wood clad windows, they also sell impact windows, vinyl, and fiberglass window series.

What They Sell

Jeld Wen sells windows and doors in the following materials - vinyl and wood clad series. Here is a brief recap of each. On the vinyl front, Jeld Wen sells the V-2500 and V-4500 window series. Neither of these windows is considered all that great, but the V-4500 would be my call between the two. On the wood front, the company sells the EpicVue, Siteline, and W-5500 series.

All of these are treated with something called Auralast and they come with a lifetime warranty on the wood frame, which is more or less unheard of in the industry. I love the fact that the company stands behind their wood windows. Not many of them do (or not for all that long.)

Pella sells windows and doors in the following three materials - vinyl, fiberglass, and wood. On the vinyl front, Pella sells the Encompass and the 250. The Encompass is a low end vinyl window that I would not buy, while the 250 series is a good mid range vinyl window.

The 250 is a marked improvement over what they used to sell. On the fiberglass front, Pella sells the Impervia, which is not a very good fiberglass window in my opinion and should probably be avoided. On the wood front, they sell the Lifestyles, Architect, and Reserve series. The Architect is the one you want (although if you can afford the Reserve, go for it).

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How They Market

Jeld Wen markets their products in much the same way as Pella does (most of the well established companies do.) They sell their low end windows in the big box stores like Home Depot and many of their better windows in stores like Dixieline etc. They sell all of their windows and doors using local window companies and they have a presence in all 50 U.S. states. Finally, they sell directly to developers who install their windows and doors (mostly their lower end offerings) in their larger residential projects.

Pella is a large, well established company that markets their windows and doors using a number of different methods. They sell their popular 250 series in the hundreds of Lowes stores across the country. They also sell through local companies or distributors throughout the 50 United States. Finally, they sell to contractors and or to developers who then sell or install them to the homeowner or end user.

Cost Comparisons

Pella windows prices are high. The following price points are from 1 to 10 and are compared with other like frame materials. So, for instance, the Impervia fiberglass series price point is compared to all fiberglass series.

Jeld Wen windows prices are relatively high, although not The following price points are from 1 to 10 and are compared with other like frame materials. So, for instance, the Impervia fiberglass series price point is compared to all fiberglass series.

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Jeld Wen Windows vs Pella Q And A

Below are consumer questions and answers, along with homeowner cost quotes, brand comparisons and much more. If you have additional questions for us regarding Jeld Wen vs Pella, warranty, or price quote information, shoot me an email and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Dane - Site Editor

Central Florida Windows

Dane, I would dearly appreciate your help. I live in Ocala, FL (about 90mi from Orlando, Tampa and Jaxonville and 40 mi from Gainesville). I'm an elderly woman who lacks experience and knowledge in this area. I've looked at well over 100 websites and called more than 25 dealers. Some only repair and do no installation.

Many do not service Ocala - including top companies/products noted in your reviews Some have lost workers from Covid and don't install now. Some only install patio door if you're getting a whole sunroom addition. Some require homeowner to come in person (which would be a 1000 mi trip). Some just have many terrible reviews. I contacted Home Advisor/Angi several times, but no one has returned a call or email.

Do you know of a reputable person/company I could work with in my area (Marion County, FL), and would you offer a recommendation or so for a white vinyl standard 6ft high quality sliding patio door? Prices listed below are for everything: door, labor, permit, extra parts:

1. First Choice estimate - $2400 for the Alside 6100 windows - impact door, only product offered, seems to be good company, product won't come till Mar - May 2022.

2. Central Florida Windows - $3174 for the MI 1617 window, didn't give me a choice, he's installing many of these in the Villages (35mi away)

3. Lowes's - $2288 for the Jeld Wen V-4500 series and $2129 for Reliabilt windows by Atrium 332 series.

4. Window World will come at the end of the month. Four years ago, their quote was $1590.

The installer from Lowe's (3rd party) came to the house and wouldn't identify himself or give me his card, had no ID tag on his shirt nor any name on his truck. He wouldn't answer any questions and didn't seem to care. In his report, he listed my doors opening the wrong way. I hate to think of what trouble that would have caused. I told Lowe's I wouldn't work with him, so they will get someone else. Lowe's wanted to sell me their $300 door and their installation fee is $1199! - that just doesn't make sense to me - on several levels. Shouldn't I know 4x more about the installer than the door - or at least much more than I do?

The Lowe's expert initially printed three patio door estimates:

1st was for the Jeld Wen V-4500. They only had a left handed with blinds on online ($2676 total) when I needed a right, so he looked up the price for a custom door and printed out an estimate of $4245 total)! I told him that was ridiculous, I wouldn't pay that. Just before I walked away he found a right handed one online ($2288 total). It had 3 review with a score of 1.0 out of 5. I told him it wasn't rated very well, so we looked at the complaints - water leaking in.

2nd was for the Pella 250 series. He entered the wrong size door ($3315 total) and I learned they do not have my 6ft size.

3rd was the Reliabilt by Atrium the 332 series. He again entered the wrong size door and had the door opening the wrong way. the correct door for them is $2129.

Yesterday the Lowe's expert said the window installation cost was $900, but today a different expert printed a quote at $1199.

Winifred - Homeowner - from 2021

[Site Editor's Answer]

Winifred, I spent 30 minutes searching replacement windows in Ocala Florida and you are correct, there is very little in terms of quality options. First Choice Estimates gets very good reviews and the Alside 6100 is a decent window. They also seem to carry Simonton and Ply Gem, which you might ask about as well. I think I would prefer a good Ply Gem window or Simonton to the Alside, but it probably doesn't make that big a difference. This is the option I would choose having seen what's available.

Dane - Site Editor - from 2021

Jeld Wen Aurlast

I have Pellas currently, but I want to change them out. Do you recommend Pella again or should I go with something else?

Melanie - Homeowner - from 2020

[Site Editor's Response]

Hi Melanie, if you want to stick with wood, Pella is a good choice. Jeld Wen wood with Auralast is a solid alternative. The Auralast is a wood preservative that goes on the exposed wood (the exterior is a fiberglass window) and carries a lifetime warranty. Have you had a chance to read our jeld wen windows reviews - great opportunity to see what other consumers think of the window and customer service.

Dane - Site Editor - from 2020

Manufactured Home Options

I own a 1996 doublewide manufactured home and I need to replace all 13 windows. So far, I can only find windows for manufactured homes made by Jeld Wen Windows . I want something to last and provide sound resistance, heat and cold protection, and are double pane glass. Any suggestions? Are there other brands out there that work better than Jeld Wen? I have already checked Pella and they do not make those windows.

Bob - Homeowner - from 2019

[Site Editor's Answer]

Bob, I would think that most of the big box stores would carry a number of windows that would work for manufactured homes. I would call up Home Depot windows department, Lowes and Dixieline and explain your situation. Ask them if they carry and brands that would work for your situation. You could also try yelp (or our service) and see if you can get some local companies to come out and give you their assessment of what would work. They might work with a specific brand(s) that they could confirm would be suited for your needs.

Bottom line: I think you need to poke around a bit and see what's out there for your project. I would definitely think a brand like Simonton Windows would make a series that would work.

Tim - Site Editor - from 2019

Jeld Wen Siteline Window

Hello, I live in Nebraska and am redoing 10 windows with either the Pella 450 series or the Jeld Wen Siteline window.

Gary - Homeowner - from 2018

[Site Editor's Answer]

Gary, the Pella 450 ProLine series is a decent wood window. The Siteline isn't quite as good in my opinion.

Dane - Site Editor - from 2018

Jeld Wen Windows vs Pella

I was about to order Jeld-Wens, but I took the quote with me to a Pella showroom and I was surprised. Pellas are a lot nicer, as far as looks and quality both, and they are less expensive that the Jeld-Wens. I went with the Pella Architect, they seem really well made. The Jeld-Wens we looked at are rolled aluminum and can dent. The Pellas are extruded aluminum clad, so they won't dent and water can't get in.

Danny - Homeowner - from 2017

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