New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Westlight Windows Orlando pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Single & Double Hung Windows in Orlando, FL
Replacing the single or double hung windows in your Orlando home typically runs $450 – $1,150 per window installed, depending on size, frame material, and glass package. Westlight Windows Orlando installs both styles from manufacturers like PGT, CGI, and ECO Window Systems, and every job starts with a written price before any work begins. If your current windows are hard to open, fogged between the panes, or letting in drafts during air-conditioning season, you’ll find straight answers here. Call us at (850) 493-7894 for a free in-home estimate, or read more about how we handle Window Installation across Central Florida.
Single hung and double hung windows look similar from the street. Both have two stacked sashes (the framed glass panels). The difference is simple: in a single hung, only the bottom sash moves. In a double hung, both the bottom and top sashes tilt or slide. In Orlando’s humidity and afternoon downpours, that distinction matters more than people expect, because a double hung lets you vent warm air out the top while pulling cooler air in the bottom. It also makes cleaning second-story windows safer, since both sashes tilt inward. Owen Satterfield and the crew at Westlight have been installing both styles in Orlando since 2009, and we match the right glass package to the way each room actually gets sun.
When You Need Single & Double Hung Windows
Most Orlando homeowners call us for replacement windows when the old ones stop doing their job. Here’s what usually sends people to the phone:
- Drafts you can feel from across the room. In neighborhoods like College Park, Delaney Park, and Baldwin Park, original wood windows from the 1950s and 60s often have sash channels worn wide enough to feel air move on a hot afternoon. That’s conditioned air leaking out, and the electric bill shows it.
- Condensation or fog between the glass panes. A failed seal on an insulated glass unit (IGU) means the inert gas between the panes has escaped. The window still looks fine from the outside, but the fog on the inside is permanent until the glass is replaced. In Orlando’s wet season, this accelerates.
- Sashes that won’t stay up or won’t open at all. Over time, the spiral or block-and-tackle balance systems inside the jambs wear out. A sash that slams shut is a pinched-finger hazard, especially in homes with young kids.
- Wood rot around the sill or frame. Orlando averages over 50 inches of rain a year. South-facing windows in Dr. Phillips and Windermere take direct sun and heavy rain, which eats at unsealed wood sills quickly.
- Streaky or cloudy glass even after cleaning. Hard water, mineral deposits, and micro-scratches from years of Florida storms build up until the glass looks permanently hazy. That’s a visibility and curb-appeal issue money can fix.
- Noise from a busy street or nearby highway. Homes near I-4, the 408, Semoran Boulevard, or Colonial Drive get constant road noise through single-pane windows. Laminated glass and tighter frames cut that dramatically.
Key Takeaways for Orlando Homeowners
- Expect to pay $450 – $1,150 per window for a standard single or double hung replacement, installed.
- Double hung windows cost about 10 – 15% more than single hung of the same size and material, but vent and clean better in two-story homes.
- Every Westlight job includes a written price before any work starts, a committed arrival window, a clean job site, and a written guarantee at completion.
- We carry eight manufacturer lines, including PGT, CGI, and ECO Window Systems, so the right glass package gets matched to your home’s sun exposure.
- A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You call, a human picks up.
Our Single & Double Hung Windows Process
We follow the same sequence on every window replacement in Orlando, whether it’s one window in an Audubon Park bungalow or sixteen in a downtown Orlando condo. The Kingswell Way is five commitments: say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, leave the place cleaner than we found it, put the guarantee in writing, and come back if it fails.
- Measure and assess. We come to your home, measure every opening we’re replacing, and check the existing frame condition, water exposure, and how the sun hits each wall. This tells us whether you need double-strength glass on a west-facing wall or laminated glass near a busy road.
- Written price before any work starts. You get a line-item quote with your exact window sizes, brand, glass package, and install date range. No revised invoices at the door. No “found it needs extra work” surcharge later. The price on the paper is the price.
- We show up in the window we gave. You get a committed arrival window, and our background-checked, uniformed technicians arrive when we said they would. You’ll know exactly who is walking through your door.
- Install day. We remove the old sashes, inspect the surrounding frame, repair any minor sill or jamb damage we can see without opening the wall, install the new window with new flashing and insulation, and trim the interior cleanly. Every window goes in level and square in all four corners.
- Cleanup and written guarantee. We haul away the old windows and debris, sweep the work areas, and hand you a written guarantee covering the install at job completion. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is part of it: if the work isn’t right within the guarantee period, we return and fix it at no charge.
Single & Double Hung Windows Pricing in Orlando
Replacement window pricing in Orlando is driven by four things: glass package, frame material, window size, and how many units you’re doing. Most single window replacements run $450 – $750 installed for a standard vinyl frame with a basic low-e glass package. Double hung versions of the same window run $550 – $850. Larger units, impact-rated glass for hurricane protection, or upgraded materials push higher.
Here’s a realistic breakdown for the Orlando market in 2025:
| Window Type | Typical Installed Range (per window) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single hung, vinyl, standard low-e | $450 – $650 | Most common for single-story ranch homes |
| Double hung, vinyl, standard low-e | $550 – $800 | Both sashes tilt in for cleaning |
| Double hung, vinyl, impact-rated (PGT or CGI) | $800 – $1,150 | Meets Florida building code for wind-borne debris regions |
| Single or double hung with wood interior, composite exterior | $750 – $1,200 | Popular in College Park and Winter Park historic districts |
| Full-frame replacement (not pocket install) | Add $150 – $350 per window | Needed when the existing frame has rot or was installed incorrectly |
What actually changes the price is the glass package. Low-e glass (a thin coating that reflects heat back into the room in winter and out in summer) matters more in Orlando than most places, because our cooling season runs nine months. Impact-rated glass from PGT or CGI adds cost but may reduce your windstorm insurance premium. And if you’re replacing twelve windows instead of two, the per-unit price drops because the crew is already mobilized. The only way to get an exact number is to have us measure, which is free. Call (850) 493-7894 and we’ll schedule a visit at a time that works for you.
Single Hung vs. Double Hung: Which Makes Sense in Orlando?
The honest answer for most Orlando homes is that double hung costs about 10 to 15 percent more and gives you two things: cross-venting and cleanability. In a two-story home in Lake Nona or Winter Park, a double hung on the second floor means you never lean out a window or climb a ladder to clean the outside glass. Both sashes tilt into the room. Single hung windows only open from the bottom, which means the top half of the window never moves, so outside cleaning on upper floors becomes an awkward job.
Single hung makes sense when the budget is tight, or when the window is in a location where the top sash would never be opened anyway, like over a kitchen sink or behind a couch. They’re mechanically simpler, which means fewer moving parts over time. For ground-floor windows in Thornton Park or SoDo, where cleaning access is easy and venting isn’t a major concern, single hung often does the job fine.
Here’s the trade honestly laid out: if you’re replacing windows in a single-story home and cost per window is the top concern, single hung is a sensible way to get tight, energy-efficient windows without paying for tilt-in function you won’t use. If you’re in a two-story home, double hung pays for itself in convenience and safety. Owen and the team will tell you which windows in your home actually benefit from double hung and which don’t, instead of upselling you on tilt-in sashes everywhere.
Glass Packages That Make a Difference in Our Climate
Orlando sun is unrelenting, and not all glass handles it the same way. We install windows with three different glass families depending on the room and the exposure.
Standard Low-E
Low-e stands for low emissivity, which means the glass carries a nearly invisible metallic coating that reflects heat. In summer, it bounces the sun’s heat back outside. In winter, it traps heat inside. For most rooms in an Orlando home, this is the baseline package we recommend. ECO Window Systems builds solid low-e double hung units that hold up well in our humidity.
Impact-Rated Glass
PGT and CGI are Florida companies that build windows specifically for hurricane conditions. Impact glass is laminated with a polymer interlayer that holds the glass together if debris hits it. It does not shatter into dangerous shards. For homes in Kissimmee, Windermere, or anywhere near an open lake where wind loads are higher, impact-rated windows are often required by code and can earn insurance discounts. We install both PGT and CGI units and will tell you plainly whether your home needs impact-rated or not.
Laminated Acoustic Glass
For homes backing up to I-4, the Turnpike, or any stretch of Semoran or Colonial with constant traffic, laminated glass cuts noise noticeably. It’s the same concept as a car windshield: a pvb interlayer between two panes reduces sound transmission. It costs more than standard low-e, but for certain lots in Orlando, it’s the difference between sleeping with the windows closed forever and actually getting quiet.
We also install windows from CWS and ES Windows when a specific size, finish, or performance spec is required. The point is that we’re not married to one brand. We carry eight manufacturer lines and match the product to what your house needs.
Where Single & Double Hung Fit in the Home
Single and double hung windows are the workhorse style for most Orlando houses, especially ranch homes, Colonial Revival homes, and 90s-era stucco builds. They’re vertical by nature, which suits taller openings and leaves more wall space for furniture than a horizontal slider. Here’s where we most often install them across the city.
- Bedrooms in Windermere and Dr. Phillips. Double hung units let homeowners vent warm air out the top at night while keeping the bottom sash cracked, so the room cools faster without running the AC.
- Living rooms with large front-facing openings. A double hung in a front-facing living room in Baldwin Park or Thornton Park adds architectural symmetry and gives you operable glass on both planes.
- Kitchens in College Park and Winter Park. A single hung over the sink keeps the profile clean and the budget tight, especially when paired with a matching picture window beside it.
- Second-story bedrooms in Lake Nona. Double hung is the right answer here, because tilt-in cleaning means no one climbs a ladder on a weekend.
- Historic homes in Delaney Park. Wood-interior double hung windows keep the character of an older house while giving modern thermal performance.
Permits and Code for Window Replacement in Orlando
Replacing a window in the City of Orlando or unincorporated Orange County generally requires a permit, especially for impact-rated installations or any job that changes the opening size. Westlight handles permitting on every project where it’s required. If you’re in a historic district like Lake Eola Heights or Colonialtown, the replacement windows may need to match the original style and material for exterior appearance. We’ve done enough work in those neighborhoods to know what the review boards want, and we build that into the quote before you sign anything.
Florida building code also sets wind-load requirements based on your home’s location. Homes within a mile of a large body of water or in a high-velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) may be required to use impact-rated windows. We’ll tell you plainly whether your address falls into that category, and we won’t sell impact windows to a house that doesn’t need them, or skip them for a house that does.
How Long Do Single & Double Hung Windows Last in Orlando?
A quality vinyl or composite single or double hung window installed correctly in Central Florida should last 20 to 30 years on the frame, with the insulated glass unit holding its seal for 10 to 20 years. Orlando’s heat, humidity, and daily thermal cycling stress the sealant around the glass more than a mild climate would. When a seal fails, you’ll see fog between the panes, which is not a cleaning issue and cannot be wiped off. The glass unit itself must be replaced.
Cheap builder-grade windows from the 1990s and early 2000s often fail in 8 to 12 years in this climate. If your home was built between 1995 and 2010, and the windows are original, you’re likely near the replacement point. Our team has replaced thousands of those in Hunter’s Creek, MetroWest, and the Conway area, and we usually see the same pattern: failed seals on the west and south exposures first, because those walls get the hardest sun.
FAQs – Single & Double Hung Windows
How much does it cost to replace a double hung window in Orlando?
Most standard-size double hung window replacements in Orlando run $550 – $850 per window installed, with impact-rated units from PGT or CGI running $800 – $1,150. The exact price depends on the glass package, frame material, and whether the install is a pocket replacement or full-frame. Call (850) 493-7894 for an exact quote, but know that you’ll receive a written price before any work starts, and we don’t revise it at the door.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a double hung window in Orlando?
If the issue is a broken balance or a cracked sash, repair is cheaper. If the glass is fogging between the panes or the frame is rotting, replacement makes more sense. On a 20-year-old window in Orlando where the seal has failed and the frame is sun-baked, putting repair money into it usually doesn’t pay. A replacement with a fresh warranty and new glass package costs more up front, but it ends the cycle of chasing individual repairs.
Can you install single and double hung windows the same day in Orlando?
Yes. For a standard pocket replacement on an accessible first-floor window, we can typically remove the old sash, install the new unit, trim, caulk, and clean up in under two hours per window. Multi-window jobs and second-story installs take longer due to ladder work and safety setups. When we schedule your job, we give you a committed arrival window and a realistic completion estimate for the number of windows being replaced. Call (850) 493-7894 and we’ll tell you what’s realistic for your project.
Are double hung windows harder to keep clean than casement or slider windows?
No, and in a two-story Orlando home, double hung windows are actually easier to clean than most alternatives because both sashes tilt inward. You clean the outside glass from inside the room. No ladder, no bucket over the balcony, no leaning out. Owen and the crew recommend double hung for any second-story bedroom or bathroom for exactly this reason.
Do impact-rated single or double hung windows actually help with hurricane season?
Yes. Impact-rated windows from PGT or CGI use laminated glass with a polymer interlayer that keeps the glass intact when struck by flying debris during a storm. They meet Florida building code for wind-borne debris regions, and many Orlando homeowners see a reduction in their windstorm insurance premium after installation. If your home falls into a high-wind zone, impact-rated windows may be required by code, not just recommended.
Why Orlando Homeowners Choose Westlight Windows Orlando
Owen Satterfield started Westlight Windows in 2009 with a simple observation: too many window companies in Central Florida quote a low price, show up late or not at all, and vanish when the work fails. Westlight operates as an independently owned and operated Kingswell location, which means we’re local and accountable, with the backing of a network that demands four promises on every single job.
The Kingswell Guarantee is the reason our customers stay. Every project gets a written price before any work begins. Every project gets a committed arrival window, and we hit it. Every project leaves the site cleaner than we found it. And every project carries a written guarantee handed to you at completion. If the work fails within the guarantee period, the 365-Day Done Right Promise applies: we come back and fix it at no charge. If a repair fails, the second visit is free. That’s not a marketing claim. It’s on the paper we hand every customer.
We answer our phones with a live person, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Not a voicemail box. Not a chatbot. When someone calls at 2 a.m. with a broken window and a storm coming through, an actual human picks up and can dispatch help. Background-checked, uniformed technicians carry every job, so you know who’s walking through your door and who’s responsible for the work.
We carry eight manufacturer lines, including PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems, which means the right product gets matched to your house instead of forcing your house to fit one brand. The name Westlight comes from the late-afternoon sun that pours through a good window: bright, warm, and worth doing right.
Get a Free Estimate for Single & Double Hung Window Installation
If you’re ready to replace the windows in your Orlando home, or if you’re searching for Window Installation Near Me in Orlando, FL and aren’t sure whether you need single hung or double hung, call us. We’ll come measure, look at how the sun hits each wall, check for rot and existing code issues, and give you a written price before anything gets ordered. No pressure, no door-step surprises, no revised invoices. A real person answers the phone, any time of day.
Call (850) 493-7894 to schedule your free in-home estimate. You can also read more about our full Window Installation in Orlando services. We’re happy to answer any question about brands, pricing, or timing, and to tell you honestly whether your windows actually need to be replaced yet. That’s the home of the straight talk we’ve built Westlight on since 2009.
Written by Owen Satterfield, Owner at Westlight Windows Orlando, serving Orlando.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Westlight Windows Orlando
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.