Our Milgard windows reviews present user reviews on Milgard replacement windows and new construction windows. These are opinions within the community on Milgard window prices, costs, success or frustrations they have felt dealing with this window company and their product lines.
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Milgard Windows Reviews | #1
I live in Southern California and sell fifteen different types of windows so I get to see how the brands stack up year after year. I think Simonton offers the best value for warranty, price and features – I particularly like the Super Spacers they use. I also like Milgard windows for the most part, but dislike the fact that they have no warranty covering glass breakage and think their rollers are horrible.
Bryan, Window Seller in Southern California from 2008
Milgard Windows Reviews | #2
I agree with you on the Milgard sliders, they sit very loose inside the frame — you can actually push back and forth and rock them a bit. I’ve been comparing Milgard Tuscany windows and Simonton 9800 windows; the Simontons are more expensive, about $100 more a window (it’s kind of hard to say whether I’m comparing apples to apples here but that’s my best guess). Side by side I like the overall look of the 9800 model — looks more elegant, with nice curves on the face. The Tuscany is very flat and much less “personality.”
Jeremy, Homeowner in Tenessee from 2009
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Milgard Windows Reviews | #3
I live on a busy road and two months ago installed the Milgard QuietLines (45 STC rating). They were expensive (I think I paid about $800 per window, which I believe is actually a very good price), and worth every penny. My condo is now soooo much quieter, the main culprit now is my walls which I’m guessing has an STC rating of 40. I can still hear certain vehicles drive by, but now only big trucks or motorcycles and they are faint enough that it doesn’t bother me. The QuietLines has two windows in one, almost like a double hung inside a double hung. It explains the big price tag, I’m sure there are other solutions but I wanted one that would fix it for good. I’m glad I did.
Doug – Consumer – from Chicago in 2010
Milgard Windows Reviews | #4
I have installed both the Milgard Ulta and the Marvin Infinity – I would say this; the Casements are probably equal in quality but I’d go with the Infinity in the double hung. I think it’s a better window. Milgard pulled the DH (twice actually) in order to fix design flaws and was off the market for 3 years. There were issues with the compression jambs (water and air could pass through), paint finish, poor screens, etc. Milgard does offer a better warranty, but unfortunately their customers tend to need it more often.
Another problem on the Milgard is the quality of installers. Certainly not all, I just don’t feel that they have as high of standards when it comes to their distributors as does Marvin. I put a good amount of emphasis on installation (maybe I’m biased since this is my profession but I don’t think it’s a stretch…) so this is where lots of focus should be placed when considering any product.
Scott – Window Installer – 2009
Milgard Windows Reviews | #5
I’m am trying to decide between the Milgard Ultra fiberglass window and Andersen Fibrex. The Andersen is quite a bit less expensive, but only comes with a 10 year warranty. The Milgard Ultra is a full fiberglass inside and out — they have a Woodclad option that uses an interior wood veneer. has a limited lifetime warranty but is more expensive. I’ve read from several industry “insiders” that say they don’t like the Andersen 100 Series Fibrex, but they didn’t say why exactly.
Lots of people seem to like the Marvin Integrity Ultrex (also fiberglass) – this window seems to have two options; a wood interior or a fiberglass interior — the Integrity is less expensive than the Milgard Ultra. I’ve heard the downside on the Integrity is less options and custom sizing.
Sally – Homeowner – from 2010
