Making claims about what are the best vinyl replacement windows is tricky business. We asked industry experts to give their own opinions on the best vinyl replacement windows. We will continue to add additional expert opinions to give consumers a variety of views and opinions.

Best Vinyl Replacement Windows | Opinion #1

These are in no particular order as the right window for a particular customer will vary. Here are 4 of the best vinyl manufacturers.

1. Soft-Lite (Soft-Lite Review)
2. Okna (Okna Reviews)
3. Sunrise (Sunrise Review)
4. Gorell (Gorell Windows Review)

Windows On Washington – Professional Window Installer – from 2009

Best Vinyl Replacement Windows | Opinion #2

I sell replacement vinyl windows and rank them in terms of windows, warranty and service. I would say the top four are very close in product quality, warranty and service. Once you get below those four the service and warranties become issues. As far as pricing, the best (lowest window cost) would probably be Amerimax and the Tuscany Series from Milgard. The Amerimax have lots of bells and whistles – the Tuscany has to be upgraded to include these same features. Obviously my advice to consumers is to make sure that the installer knows the window and has lots of experience installing them and doesn’t cut corners.

1. Simonton (Simonton Windows Reviews)
2. Amerimax (Amerimax Windows Reviews)
3. Anlin
4. Milgard (Milgard Windows Reviews)
5. Atrium (Atrium Windows Reviews)
6. Certainteed Somerton
7. Superior Ultima
8. Polybau
9. Milgard Styleline
10. Superior Deluxe

Jim – Window Distributor – in Los Angeles, California from 2010

Best Vinyl Replacement Windows | Opinion #3

In my area, this would be a partial list in no particular order for vinyl replacements.

1. Great Lakes (Great Lakes Windows Reviews)
2. Thermal Industries
3. Gorell
4. Sunrise
5. Revere/Alside

Max – Window Contractor from Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Best Vinyl Replacement Windows Consumer Reports

The following are the most up to date best replacement windows by Consumer Reports. Notice how much they differ from the top rated windows above. We advise readers to read our consumer and contractor replacement windows reviews section before making any purchase. For instance, Certainteed shows up in both lists (although different models), however because Certainteed does not manufacture their windows (they only make the vinyl extrusions) there are big variations in quality, which can affect the overall quality of product that a homeowner would install in their home.

Survivor Reliabilt 5600 (from Lowe’s)
Consumer Reports Rating: 73
Price: $180

Alside UltraMaxx Replacement
Consumer Reports Rating: 70
Price: $395

American Craftsman 9500 Series (from Home Depot)
Consumer Reports Rating: 69
Price: $220

CertainTeed Bryn Mawr II
Consumer Reports Rating: 63
Price: $250

CertainTeed New Castle XT (Similar to Bryn Mawr II)
Consumer Reports Rating: 63
Price: $250

Crestline CrestFit Vinyl
Consumer Reports Rating: 61
Price: $255

Pella ThermaStar 25 Series
Consumer Reports Rating: 44
Price: $215

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