Our Pella windows reviews presents opinions from homeowners, industry experts, consumers and contractors. These are opinions on Pella window prices, specific product lines, as well as overall success or frustrations they have felt dealing with Pella windows.
Pella Windows Reviews
Pella Windows Reviews | #1
I have had my share of problems with Pella over the years. Years ago, they dominated the higher end window market, but then they went and manufactured some amazingly low end windows and it has hurt their reputation. This started with Proline which Home Depot 86ed. Now its Thermastar through Lowes, which gets a 44 out of 100 from Consumer Reports. (I’m not endorsing Consumer Reports ratings but even they know a dud when they see it.) When Pella stopped caring for quality and reputation, so did homeowners and distributors. I still think they produce quality high end windows but anything else is a risky choice. I don’t recommend them to customers mainly because I feel comfortable with a handful of other brands.
Steve – Window installer – from 2008
Pella Windows Reviews | #2
I did a bunch of research on the Impervia Line and this is what I came up with…
Pros
- Duracast seems very durable
- Available as a double-hung
- Has a thin clean profile
- Can be custom sized to within a quarter inch (nice for replacement)
- Can be painted (rep said standard finish is better long term option)
Cons
- Not available as a triple pane
- The balances seemed cheap & squeaky (demo model)
- Metallic spacer was just mid-range
- Mid range U-value 0.33
- Priced a bit high given comparable performance numbers
- Paint finish seemed a little wavy or uneven on demo
Steve – Consumer – from 2006
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Pella Windows Reviews | #3
We installed Pella windows in our home and now they they have tons of condensation on the inside — we contacted Pella and they said it is our fault. The windows actually get mold on the inside during the winter there is so much moisture — it’s insane. So we actually ran a test — this is how stubborn I am! I replaced one window with a different brand to see and we have had no issues whatsoever! I think the windows suck and the company simply won’t stand behind their work.
Bob – Consumer – from from 2007
