Guide · Last updated October 30, 2026

Window World Prices, Reviews and Warranty (2026)

What Window World franchises charge (October 2026 promo prices), what the old $189 window included, who makes the windows, and the 2024 labor warranty change.

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Short answer

Window World is a franchise network of more than 200 independently owned stores selling mostly vinyl windows, and each franchise sets its own prices. Seven franchise promotion pages read in October 2026 advertised an entry white double-hung installed for $585 to $985, before extras such as trim, disposal or removing metal frames; our national range for an installed vinyl window is $700–$1,520. Since February 2024, Window World's free repair labor lasts 2 or 5 years depending on the series.

Updated October 2026.

Window World sells mostly vinyl replacement windows through more than 200 franchise stores, each one a separately owned company. The franchise in your area sets the price and handles the job from estimate to service call. That is why two Window World quotes in different cities can differ by hundreds of dollars a window.

Window World at a glance

What it is: Franchise retailer and installer
Owned by: Window World, Inc., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina; founded 1995, Tammy Whitworth is Chairman and CEO
Windows made by: Not named by Window World. Associated Materials (Alside) per its SEC filings through 2013; Simonton for the S-series impact lines
How you buy it: Free in-home estimate from the local franchise, which sets the price and arranges installation
Where: More than 200 independently owned franchise locations across the U.S.; no company-owned stores (2024 FDD)
Frames: Vinyl
Price position: Budget to mid-range vinyl; each franchise sets its own prices
Warranty, in short: Manufacturer's limited lifetime on vinyl, parts and glass seal while you own the home; Window World, Inc. is not the warrantor

What Window World sells

Every store sells vinyl windows in the usual styles: double-hung, single-hung, slider, casement and awning, picture, bay and bow, garden and specialty shapes. An impact-rated line comes in the same styles, with impact patio and entry doors. Standard glass is the SolarZone package, which pairs low-E glass with argon gas and a warm-edge spacer. Window World also sells vinyl siding, entry and storm doors, and garage doors.

The corporate site lists no series numbers. Franchises do, and their lineups differ. Window World of Michiana (Indiana) lists 1000, 2000, 4000 and 6000 Series double-hungs. Window World of Phoenix lists 1500, 2500, 3000, 4000 and a 5000 Slim-Line, which it says lets in up to 40% more daylight.

Series	Frame	Tier	What it is	Typical installed
1000, 1500, 2000 and 2500 Series	Vinyl	Entry	Lower-numbered lines some franchises carry; 2 years of repair labor under the 2024 guarantee	$700–$1,520
3000 Series	Vinyl	Entry	Listed by Window World of Phoenix; series 3000 and up get 5 years of repair labor	$700–$1,520
4000 Series	Vinyl	Entry	The double-hung most franchise promotions advertise; narrow frame, reinforced meeting rail, sloped sill	$700–$1,520
5000 Slim-Line	Vinyl	Mid-range	Narrow-frame line at some franchises (Phoenix), claimed to let in up to 40% more daylight	$700–$1,520
6000 Series	Vinyl	Mid-range	Extra-thick fusion-welded frame and sash, compression bulb seal; triple-pane at some franchises	$700–$1,520
Impact (8000, 8400, 8500)	Vinyl, impact glass	Mid-range	S-series impact windows made by Simonton; outside the standard warranty overview	$910–$2,430+

Typical installed: our national range per window for a standard 3 x 5 ft double-hung in that frame, from the same model as our calculator. It is not Window World's price list. Entry series tend to land low in the range and premium series high or above it; your city's price level moves all of it.

The 4000 Series is the double-hung most franchise promotions advertise. Michiana describes it as a narrow-frame window with composite reinforcement in the meeting rail and a true sloped sill, and says its SolarZone packages are designed to meet ENERGY STAR. The 6000 Series steps up to an extra-thick fusion-welded frame and sash with a compression bulb seal, and some franchises sell it with triple-pane glass. The series number also decides how long Window World pays repair labor, which the warranty section covers.

Who makes Window World windows

Window World doesn’t say, and its 2024 warranty sheet states that Window World, Inc. is not the manufacturer. The public record:

Associated Materials, the company behind Alside windows, told the SEC that sales to Window World, Inc. and its licensees were about 13% of its net sales in each of 2011, 2012 and 2013 (and 13% in 2009, 11% in 2008). Associated Materials no longer files public reports, so there is no current figure.
Franchisees suing Window World in North Carolina alleged that Associated Materials had been an approved supplier since at least 2000, and that Window World told franchisees in 2007 it was moving to Associated Materials as its sole source. Those are claims in the pleadings, not court findings.
Simonton makes the S-series impact windows. A 2024 Florida rebate from Cornerstone Building Brands, Simonton’s parent, covered “Window World S-series Impact windows and patio doors” in the 8000, 8400 and 8500 lines, which it called impact products made by Simonton.
This Old House (October 2026) also names MI Windows and Doors as a partner. We found no primary source that confirms it.

What Window World windows cost

Our estimate

Nationally, our model puts an installed 3 x 5 ft vinyl double-hung at $700–$1,520. Casements cost more per window because crank hardware costs more than a sash and balances: $840–$1,825 in vinyl. A bay or bow runs $2,500–$8,000+, and an impact-rated window $910–$2,430+. Ten windows usually come to $5,950–$27,075. The cost calculator prices your exact mix, and your city page adjusts for local prices.

Franchise prices, October 2026

Window World’s national site shows no prices, only a “Guaranteed Low Price” promise. Franchise promotion pages do show them. We read seven on October 30, 2026. Each advertised an entry white vinyl double-hung, installed, “for a limited time”:

Franchise	Entry double-hung, installed	Conditions on that price	Higher tiers advertised
Polk County, FL	$585	Double-pane low-E “Elite” glass, white trim, standard install	$640 (6000 Series); $1,340 (6000 impact); 8 for $5,180
Altoona, PA	$589	SolarZone low-E; up to 4 x 6 ft	$689; $789 (6000 triple-pane); $500 off 5 to 8 windows, $1,000 off 9 or more (6000 only)
Heartland	8 for $4,952 cash ($619 each)	Low-E and argon, exterior trim; disposal and site setup extra; up to 102 united inches; ends Dec 31, 2026	None listed
Southwest Virginia	$635	Replacing wood windows only; removing metal or vinyl, or a pre-1978 home, costs extra	$795; $970 (6000 triple-pane), both up to 93 united inches
Raleigh, NC	$670	Wood windows only; up to 3 x 5 ft; $7,500 minimum purchase	$850; $1,180
Middle Georgia (Macon)	$790	Wood windows only; up to 4 x 6 ft; delivery, setup and disposal extra	$880; $995
Boise, ID	$985	Disposal included, trim not; up to 4 x 6 ft	$1,120; $1,390; triple-pane adds $300

United inches are width plus height, so a 3 x 5 ft window is 96. Southwest Virginia’s upper tiers stop just short of that.

The median entry price is $635. Most entry prices sit at or below the low end of our national vinyl range, before extras, and most higher tiers sit inside it. Part of the spread between stores is local price levels, which our city pages adjust for. Another part is what each store folds into its headline number: Raleigh and Macon price wood-window replacements only, Heartland charges for disposal, and Boise includes disposal but not trim.

The $189 window

Window World was long known for a $189 window. Today’s Homeowner describes it as a past marketing claim of $189 per installed window. One St. Louis homeowner’s 2010 write-up of a Window World quote shows how that worked in practice. The $189 was the base, and separate charges followed for exterior capping, lead-paint work, an energy-efficiency glass upgrade and sales tax.

We found no corporate or franchise page advertising $189 in October 2026. By 2021, Window World TV spots advertised 10 white double-hungs installed for $8,999, about $900 each, with 0% APR for 25 months to qualified buyers. A 2022 spot offered 5 for $5,370, about $1,074 each.

What the advertised price can leave out

From the promotion pages and the sources above, these are the items that move a Window World quote above the advertised number:

Exterior trim or capping, where it isn’t included (Boise, and the 2010 St. Louis quote).
Removing and disposing of the old windows (Heartland, Macon).
Removing metal or vinyl windows rather than wood (Southwest Virginia, Raleigh, Macon).
Lead-safe work in a home built before 1978 (Southwest Virginia; the St. Louis quote).
Windows larger than the size cap, usually 4 x 6 ft or a set number of united inches.
A higher series, triple-pane glass, colors, grids or optional glass breakage coverage.
Minimum purchases, like Raleigh’s $7,500.

How buying from Window World works

A franchise representative visits for a free in-home estimate, measures and prices the job. The franchise orders the windows and schedules the install. This Old House reports that Window World uses third-party installation teams, so ask who will be in your house.

The corporate financing offer is a Wells Fargo revolving credit card, subject to credit approval, and TV promotions have paired package prices with 0% APR periods for qualified buyers. Read the terms against our window financing guide first. Published promotions are time-limited package deals and volume discounts. We found no source documenting sign-today discounts at Window World.

Because each store is its own company, the reviews and service record that matter are your local franchise’s.

Window World warranty

Window World changed its warranty paperwork in February 2024. The biggest change is in the labor.

Coverage	Current corporate terms (form WW-WWi-100, 02/24)
Vinyl frame and sash	Won’t blister, peel, rot or corrode while you own and live in the home
Locks, vent stops, balances	Free replacement parts
Insulated glass seal	Life of the product; units with special glass options excluded
Glass breakage	“See manufacturer’s warranty”
Repair labor	2 years on series below 3000; 5 years on series 3000 and up and on sliding patio doors; original buyer only
Transfer	Once, within 30 days of the sale, with the then-current fee; the labor guarantee doesn’t transfer
Excluded	Impact products, acts of God, caulking, condensation

The lifetime coverage is the manufacturer’s. The 2024 sheet says Window World, Inc. is not the manufacturer and disclaims any warranty of its own. The manufacturer’s document for your series is the one that governs.

Labor now has an end date. To use the guarantee, you report the problem to your local franchise within the 2 or 5 years, and the defect has to be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. After that, a free part can still come with a paid service call. This Old House describes the same two-to-five-year repair service. Some franchise sites, Window World of Phoenix among them, still describe labor “at no charge” with no end date. Ask which document your contract incorporates, and read it before you sign.

Glass breakage depends on who made the window. Alside’s main warranty, for example, excludes breakage from any cause and sells lifetime breakage coverage separately, per window. Today’s Homeowner lists breakage as an optional add-on at Window World.

Coverage starts only after the project is complete and paid in full. Entry doors, storm doors and garden windows carry separate manufacturer warranties. Phoenix states its transfer fee as $50. Our warranty comparison sets these terms beside other brands’.

What to check in a Window World quote

The series number, on the contract. It sets the frame features and the labor term (5 years for series 3000 and up, 2 below). If the ad said 6000 and the contract says 4000, you’re buying a different window.
What “installed” includes at your store. Trim or capping, disposal, removal of metal or vinyl frames, lead-safe work in a pre-1978 home, and the size cap. Ask for each as a line item.
The glass and its NFRC numbers. Franchise pages name different glass options (SolarZone, “Elite”, triple-pane). Ask for the U-factor and SHGC of the exact unit and check them for your climate (how to read them).
Which warranty documents apply. Get the manufacturer’s warranty for your series and the 2024 labor guarantee, and ask whether glass breakage is included or sold as an add-on.
The package math. On an eight-window deal, divide by eight and compare per window. Check for a minimum purchase, and whether dropping a window changes the price.
Who installs. Ask whether the crew works for the franchise or is subcontracted and, in a pre-1978 home, whether it is EPA lead-safe certified. Our installer vetting guide has the rest.

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Window World reviews and complaints

We don’t score companies. Here is what the record documents.

Ratings. On October 30, 2026, the BBB profile for Window World, Inc. showed an A+ rating, accreditation since November 2009, one complaint in the past three years and two reviews. That profile covers the headquarters only. Each franchise has its own, and those reflect installs in your area.

Complaint themes. This Old House (October 2026) and Today’s Homeowner report similar patterns. Owners describe installation problems, such as gaps, sloppy caulking and leaks. They also report slow, hard-to-reach service after the sale, and warranty terms that vary by location.

Franchisee lawsuits. In 2015 the Baton Rouge and St. Louis franchises sued Window World, Inc. in North Carolina, alleging undisclosed supplier rebates and inflated wholesale prices. The state antitrust claim was dismissed in October 2016. In December 2024 the North Carolina Business Court sent most of the breach-of-contract claims to trial. We couldn’t find a final outcome. This is a dispute between the company and its franchise owners, not a consumer case.

How Window World compares

Two of Window World’s documented suppliers sell under their own names through other dealers: Alside and Simonton. The closest buying experiences are other in-home sellers, such as Champion and Window Nation, and the installed programs at Home Depot and Lowe’s. For the premium end, see Renewal by Andersen vs. Window World. The quote checker shows where any quote falls against typical prices in your city.

Frequently asked questions

›How much does Window World charge per window?

Each franchise sets its own price. On October 30, 2026, seven franchise promotion pages advertised an entry white vinyl double-hung, installed, for $585 to $985 (median $635), usually with a size cap and with extra charges at some stores for trim, disposal, removing metal or vinyl frames, or work in homes built before 1978. Higher series ran up to $1,390 at the same stores. Our national range for an installed vinyl window is $700–$1,520.

›Does Window World still sell the $189 window?

We found no Window World or franchise page advertising $189 in October 2026. Today's Homeowner says Window World was once known for advertising $189 per installed window, and one homeowner's 2010 account lists the extras that were added to it: exterior capping, lead-paint work, a glass upgrade and tax. Window World TV spots in 2021 and 2022 advertised packages that worked out to about $900 and $1,074 per window.

›Who makes Window World windows?

Window World doesn't name its manufacturers, and its 2024 warranty sheet says Window World, Inc. is not the manufacturer. Associated Materials, the maker of Alside windows, reported that Window World and its licensees accounted for about 13% of its net sales in each year from 2011 to 2013. Simonton makes Window World's S-series impact windows (the 8000, 8400 and 8500 lines), according to a 2024 rebate offer from Simonton's parent company. The current supplier mix isn't published.

›Who owns Window World, and is it a franchise?

Window World, Inc. is based in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, and was founded in 1995 by Todd and Tammy Whitworth; Tammy Whitworth is Chairman and CEO. Every store is a separately owned franchise. The company's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, as summarized by Franzy, lists 210 franchised locations and no company-owned ones. The franchise that comes to your home sets your price and handles the installation and any service calls.

›Does the Window World warranty cover labor?

For a set period. Window World's current corporate warranty sheet (form WW-WWi-100, dated February 2024) pays repair labor for 2 years on window series numbered below 3000, and for 5 years on series 3000 and up and on sliding patio doors, for the original buyer only. You must report the problem to your local franchise within that period, and the defect must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Some franchise sites still show older wording with labor at no charge and no end date, so ask which document your contract uses.

›Are Window World windows Energy Star rated?

It depends on the series and glass you buy. Window World's standard glass is its SolarZone package (low-E glass with argon gas and a warm-edge spacer), and Window World of Michiana says its 4000 Series SolarZone packages are designed to meet ENERGY STAR. The requirements differ by climate zone, so ask for the NFRC label numbers (U-factor and SHGC) of the exact window on your quote.

›Are Window World windows any good?

We don't rate brands. What we can document: the windows are vinyl, the series and features vary by franchise, and the product coverage is the manufacturer's lifetime warranty while you own the home. The recurring complaints in 2025 and 2026 reviews by This Old House and Today's Homeowner are about installation and service after the sale, both handled by the local franchise, so that franchise's reviews tell you more than the national brand's.

Sources

— Window World, Inc., About page, windowworld.com/about (founded 1995 by Todd and Tammy Whitworth; franchise model; more than 200 locations; 25 million windows sold, company claim; read 30 Oct 2026)
— Window World, Inc., Manufacturers' Residential Vinyl Product Warranty Overview and Vinyl Window & Vinyl Sliding Patio Door Repair Labor Guarantee, form WW-WWi-100 02/24, linked from Window World of Kentuckiana (product terms, 2- and 5-year repair labor, original buyer only, exclusions, coverage after final payment)
— Window World, Inc., Warranties page, windowworld.com/warranties (transfer once within 30 days of sale with the then-current fee; labor does not transfer)
— Window World of Phoenix, warranty information and windows pages (older no-end-date labor wording, $50 transfer fee, 1500 to 5000 Slim-Line series)
— Window World of Michiana, double-hung windows page (1000, 2000, 4000 and 6000 Series features; ENERGY STAR statement for 4000 Series SolarZone packages)
— Window World, Inc., Windows and Financing pages, windowworld.com (styles, SolarZone glass, no published prices, Wells Fargo card subject to credit approval)
— Window World promotion pages for Polk County FL, Altoona PA, Heartland, Southwest Virginia, Raleigh NC, Middle Georgia (Macon) and Boise ID (advertised installed prices, inclusions, size caps and minimums; read 30 Oct 2026)
— Associated Materials, Form 10-K for fiscal 2013 (filed 21 Mar 2014) and fiscal 2009, SEC EDGAR (sales to Window World, Inc. and its licensees about 13% of net sales in 2009 and 2011 to 2013, 11% in 2008)
— Cornerstone Building Brands, Window World Impact Protection rebate page, Florida offer 23 Sept to 22 Nov 2024 (S-series 8000, 8400 and 8500 impact products made by Simonton Windows and Doors)
— Franzy, Window World franchise profile citing the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (210 franchised units, no company-owned units)
— North Carolina Business Court, Window World of Baton Rouge, LLC v. Window World, Inc. and Window World of St. Louis, Inc. v. Window World, Inc., 15 CVS 1 and 2: 2016 NCBC 80 and 2024 NCBC Order 73 (franchisee allegations, antitrust claim dismissed, contract claims sent to trial)
— Better Business Bureau, Window World, Inc. profile, North Wilkesboro NC (A+, accredited since 11/11/2009, headquarters only; read 30 Oct 2026)
— This Old House, Window World review, updated 15 Oct 2026 (two- to five-year free repair service, third-party installation teams, complaint themes, MI Windows mention)
— Today's Homeowner, Window World review, read 30 Oct 2026 (the $189 offer as a past marketing claim, optional glass breakage coverage, complaint themes)
— dfarq.homeip.net, 'When a $189 window isn't a $189 window', 2010, updated 2017 (one St. Louis homeowner's itemized extras)
— iSpot.tv, Window World TV spots '10 White Double Hung Windows' (published 12 Nov 2021) and '5 White Double Hung Windows' (published 8 Feb 2022)
— Associated Materials Innovations, Alside Windows and Patio Doors Lifetime Limited Warranty, form 75-2721-01, and Lifetime Glass Breakage Warranty, form 75-2720-01 (breakage excluded from the main warranty and sold separately)
— NREL National Residential Efficiency Measures Database, REMDB 2024 release (window measure costs, 2023$ basis)
— U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Producer Price Index for window and door manufacturing (2023 annual average to June 2026)
— U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by Metropolitan Area (2024), for metro-level cost adjustment

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