Local research · updated July 2026
Picture (fixed) windows in Salt Lake City, Utah
Non-operable fixed glass; maximizes view and efficiency. For Salt Lake City's older housing stock (67.9% of homes predate 1980), picture window replacement is a common project — and in the ENERGY STAR Northern zone, the number that matters most is a low U-factor (≤ 0.22) to keep heat in.
Short answer
Picture (fixed) windows in Salt Lake City typically cost $945–$4,285 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.
NREL REMDB + BLS PPI, localized to Salt Lake City (BEA Regional Price Parity, 2024). How we estimate →
$945–$4,285
installed range per opening for Picture (fixed) window, from a mid-grade insert up to a premium or full-frame job
Source: NREL REMDB + BLS PPI, localized to Salt Lake City
67.9%
of Salt Lake City homes were built before 1980
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2019–2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
U ≤ 0.22
the ENERGY STAR v7.0 number that matters most in the Northern zone
Source: EPA ENERGY STAR v7.0
Is a Picture (fixed) window right for a Salt Lake City home?
Does not open.
Where it fits:
- Views and daylight where ventilation is handled elsewhere
- Best whole-unit efficiency (no operable joints)
- Pairing with operable flankers
What to weigh:
- No ventilation or egress — placement is code-relevant in bedrooms
Picture (fixed) windows and Salt Lake City's climate
Salt Lake City sits in the ENERGY STAR Northern zone (IECC zone 5B (cool, dry), Salt Lake County), where the priority is a low U-factor (≤ 0.22) to keep heat in.
With no operable joints to leak, a picture (fixed) window delivers the best whole-unit efficiency of any style — the easiest way to clear the Northern-zone target of U-factor 0.22 or lower. Pair it with operable units where you need ventilation or bedroom egress.
New to these numbers? See our plain-English guide to U-factor and SHGC.
What Picture (fixed) windows cost in Salt Lake City
Picture (fixed) window replacement in Salt Lake City runs $945–$4,285 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. Two local factors push Salt Lake City projects toward the higher end of the effort scale. First, the age of the housing stock: pre-1980 homes with settled or rot-damaged frames frequently need full-frame replacement rather than insert installs, and lead-safe work practices apply to pre-1978 houses. Second, historic-district review — where it applies, wood or approved wood-clad units that match original profiles cost more than stock vinyl, and vinyl is generally not approvable on street-facing facades. On the other side of the ledger, Rocky Mountain Power's wattsmart program and the ThermWise program from Enbridge Gas (formerly Dominion Energy) both offer window incentives that take real money off qualifying ENERGY STAR installations, and the region's abundant winter sun means a well-chosen glass package pays back in both heating and cooling seasons.
That's the national range shifted to Salt Lake City's cost level using the BEA Regional Price Parity for Salt Lake City-Murray, UT (100.9, 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 Salt Lake City
A sample of companies with locations in the Salt Lake City market. See the full Salt Lake City directory for all listings, our map, and featured-partner disclosures.
| Company | Location | Request a quote |
|---|---|---|
 4.8 · 200,000+ reviews | Salt Lake City, UT | Get a quote → |
| 1Champion Replacement Windows of Salt Lake CityChampion | Salt Lake City, UT | Get matched → |
| 2Pella Windows & Doors of UtahPella | Sandy, UT | Get matched → |
| 3Window World UtahWindow World | Murray, UT | Get matched → |
Renewal by Andersen
4.8 · 200,000+ reviewsSalt Lake City, UT showroom · serving the Salt Lake City metro
Full-service manufacturer and installer, transferable warranty, local crews. Why it's our Top Pick
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Rebates & incentives in Utah
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.
The Utah Office of Energy Development was approved for about $101 million in IRA Home Energy Rebate funding, but the programs were not yet available to consumers as of mid-2026 amid federal funding uncertainty — confirm current status with OED before counting on these rebates. See our Salt Lake City guide for the full program list.
Picture (fixed) windows in Salt Lake City: FAQ
›What efficiency numbers should a Picture (fixed) window in Salt Lake City meet?
Salt Lake City sits in the ENERGY STAR Northern zone (IECC 5B (cool, dry)). Qualifying units need a U-factor of 0.22 or lower with an SHGC of at least 0.17. With no operable joints to leak, a picture (fixed) window delivers the best whole-unit efficiency of any style — the easiest way to clear the Northern-zone target of U-factor 0.22 or lower. Pair it with operable units where you need ventilation or bedroom egress.
›How much does Picture (fixed) window replacement cost in Salt Lake City?
A useful planning range for Picture (fixed) window replacement in Salt Lake City is $945–$4,285 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. Two local factors push Salt Lake City projects toward the higher end of the effort scale. First, the age of the housing stock: pre-1980 homes with settled or rot-damaged frames frequently need full-frame replacement rather than insert installs, and lead-safe work practices apply to pre-1978 houses. Second, historic-district review — where it applies, wood or approved wood-clad units that match original profiles cost more than stock vinyl, and vinyl is generally not approvable on street-facing facades. On the other side of the ledger, Rocky Mountain Power's wattsmart program and the ThermWise program from Enbridge Gas (formerly Dominion Energy) both offer window incentives that take real money off qualifying ENERGY STAR installations, and the region's abundant winter sun means a well-chosen glass package pays back in both heating and cooling seasons.
›Do I need a permit to replace Picture (fixed) windows in Salt Lake City?
Replacement generally requires a permit, and new units must meet the current energy code. See our Salt Lake City 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)