Local research · updated July 2026
Entry doors in Manhattan, Kansas
Front/side entry door systems — fiberglass, steel, or wood, often with sidelites and transoms. For Manhattan's mixed-age housing stock (46.5% of homes predate 1980), entry door replacement is a common project — and in the ENERGY STAR North-Central zone, the number that matters most is a low U-factor (≤ 0.25) to keep heat in.
Short answer
Entry doors in Manhattan typically cost $1,215–$6,055+ installed per opening. The low end is a mid-grade vinyl insert from a regional installer; the top is a premium frame, a full-frame installation, or a full-service national brand.
Market bands + BLS PPI, localized to Manhattan (BEA Regional Price Parity, 2024). How we estimate →
$1,215–$6,055+
installed range per opening for Entry door, from a mid-grade insert up to a premium or full-frame job
Source: Market bands + BLS PPI, localized to Manhattan
46.5%
of Manhattan homes were built before 1980
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2019–2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
SHGC ≤ 0.4
the ENERGY STAR v7.0 number that matters most in the North-Central zone
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR v7.0
Is a Entry door right for a Manhattan home?
Hinged swing; full replacement includes frame and threshold.
Where it fits:
- Curb appeal and security upgrades
- Fixing air leakage and rot at the sill/frame
What to weigh:
- Slab-only vs full-system replacement is the cost fork
- Sidelites/transoms move the price more than the door slab
Entry doors and Manhattan's climate
Manhattan sits in the ENERGY STAR North-Central zone (IECC zone 4A (mixed, moist), Riley County), where the priority is a low U-factor (≤ 0.25) to keep heat in.
On a entry door, air-sealing at the sill and frame is where the energy savings live. Look for a solid compression seal and a well-flashed threshold — plus, in the North-Central zone, an insulated slab and low-U-factor glass in any lites.
New to these numbers? See our plain-English guide to U-factor and SHGC.
What Entry doors cost in Manhattan
Entry door replacement in Manhattan runs $1,215–$6,055+ installed. The low end is a mid-grade vinyl insert from a regional installer; the top is a premium frame, a full-frame installation, or a full-service national brand. University/military-market pricing is competitive. Federal 25C is gone. Itemize NFRC numbers and permit.
That's the national range shifted to Manhattan's cost level using the BEA Regional Price Parity for Manhattan, KS (90.2, U.S. = 100; 2024). How we estimate local costs →
For a breakdown by frame material and install type, see our full cost guide.
Installers serving Manhattan
A sample of companies with locations in the Manhattan market. See the full Manhattan directory for all listings, our map, and featured-partner disclosures.
| Company | Location | Request a quote |
|---|---|---|
 4.8 · 200,000+ reviews | Topeka, KS | Get a quote → |
| 1Champion Replacement Windows of TopekaChampion | Topeka, KS | Get matched → |
| 2Pella Windows and Doors Showroom of Manhattan, KSPella | Manhattan, KS | Get matched → |
Renewal by Andersen
4.8 · 200,000+ reviewsTopeka, KS showroom · serving the Manhattan metro
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Rebates & incentives in Kansas
The federal window tax credit (25C) ended for projects placed in service after December 31, 2025. If your windows were installed in 2025, you can still claim it on your 2025 return — but for new projects there is no federal window credit. State and utility programs are now the main source of window incentives.
Kansas was a late mover on the IRA Home Energy Rebates: the Kansas Energy Office at the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC), working with contractor HORNE, is still standing up its roughly $40M in HOMES and HEAR funding, and as of mid-2026 the public "Kansas Home Rebates" program is listed as coming soon rather than open to applications. When it launches, window replacement would only qualify indirectly through the whole-home HOMES modeled-savings track, not as a standalone rebate. Confirm current status before relying on it. See our Manhattan guide for the full program list.
Entry doors in Manhattan: FAQ
›What efficiency numbers should a Entry door in Manhattan meet?
Manhattan sits in the ENERGY STAR North-Central zone (IECC 4A (mixed, moist)). Qualifying units need a U-factor of 0.25 or lower and an SHGC of 0.4 or lower. On a entry door, air-sealing at the sill and frame is where the energy savings live. Look for a solid compression seal and a well-flashed threshold — plus, in the North-Central zone, an insulated slab and low-U-factor glass in any lites.
›How much does Entry door replacement cost in Manhattan?
A useful planning range for Entry door replacement in Manhattan is $1,215–$6,055+ installed. The low end is a mid-grade vinyl insert from a regional installer; the top is a premium frame, a full-frame installation, or a full-service national brand. University/military-market pricing is competitive. Federal 25C is gone. Itemize NFRC numbers and permit.
›Do I need a permit to replace Entry doors in Manhattan?
Replacement generally requires a permit, and new units must meet the current energy code. See our Manhattan guide for local permitting and rebate details, and always confirm your installer pulls the permit.
Sources
- — U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (B25034, B25035)
- — EPA ENERGY STAR Version 7.0 Residential Windows specification
- — DOE/PNNL IECC climate zone assignments by county
- — NREL residential window cost analysis (planning ranges)