Apex Energy Solutions is headquartered in Indiana and has been in the window and door space since 2000 (making them a semi newbie of sorts). The company is a direct-to-consumer seller (like Renewal By Andersen Windows) with a pretty unique marketing approach (that definitely turns some consumers off, and with good reason). Apex goes door to door, canvassing a neighborhood in search of homeowners who are interested in updating their current windows. Browse below and check out our Apex windows reviews.
Company Rating: 6.5 out of 10
Overall Price Point: 7.5 out of 10
Bottom Line: Apex sells a Champion window, which is a well made unit (but often not cheap). Still worth a bid in my opinion.
(Always collect 3 to 4 additional bids)
Bill — Site Editor
Apex Windows Reviews
Until recently, Apex sold the Insignia II vinyl window, which is an upgraded Alside 8000 vinyl window. The Insignia is a nice looking unit and achieves some nice energy efficiency. While not quite a top tier vinyl window, it is a very solid second tier option. Standard features on the Insignia II include a sloped sill, block and tackle balance, triple-pane glass, mono sash and reinforced lift rail.
Today, most Apex branches sell a Champion vinyl window, which is an upgrade in my opinion. They made this move because both of these companies are owned by Great Day Improvements. In general, Champion makes a quality window that I would rate an 7.5 out of 10.
Apex Window Rating
I would give Apex Windows And Doors a rating of 7.0 out of 10. I’ll give their warranty a 7.5 out of 10.
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Questions? We’ve got you covered – Bill – Site Editor
Great Day Improvements Changes
Hi Bill, we’ve been looking at windows and in terms of comparison pricing we’re likely going with Apex. Your website and apex windows reviews are a great resource to get an idea on what is going on in the window industry. Going over the sales pitch with Apex, it sounds like after being acquired by Great Day Improvements (GDI), they have switched from the Alside window and gone with (assume modified) Champion window (another GDI acquisition). I don’t know if this makes sense and if this might change their rating. Just a heads up and also see if you have any thoughts about this.
Jimmy – Homeowner – from 2024
Editor’s Answer
Jimmy, I knew they had been acquired – I did NOT know that they had finally integrated Champion as the window they sell. They had been teasing this for a while. Very smart on their part. I like the Champion window quite a bit, but it often sells at a price point I find excessive. I’d collect their bid, along with 3 or 4 others and then regroup and do the analysis.
Dan – Site Editor – from 2024
$1200 Per Window?
Is Apex worth $1200 per window? That’s the latest quote I’ve received even though my wife and I weren’t really planning to switch out the windows this year. The Apex window guy just sorta showed up and gave us a bid.
Brad – Homeowner – from 2024
Editor’s Response
Brad, for me, $1200 a window is REALLY pushing the envelope of what is fair. It’s tough to know the fair price though — I’d recommend that you collect more bids (if you are truly considering replacing your windows) and that will be a good guiding light.
Bill – Site Editor – from 2024
Apex Window Cost
Apex Energy Solutions prices can running anywhere from $650 to $1000 per window fully installed.
Our advice is to collect three to four local bids in order to get a good sense of your project’s fair market price.
Low End Pricing: $650 to $750
Mid Range Pricing: $750 to $850
High End Pricing: $850 to $1000
Is Apex Energy Solutions A Pyramid Scheme?
We get this question from time to time because of how Apex goes about marketing their windows door-to-door. From what I know, the company is not a pyramid scheme – they do offer large discounts to homeowners who are willing to put a sign in their yard as free advertising for some period of time. But they aren’t a pyramid scheme.
Bill – Site Editor
Apex vs Renewal By Andersen
Wondering what you thought of a Renewal Window at $2100 each compared to an Apex Insignia at $1000 each. Our project consists of 3 sliders and 18 double hung windows near Houston.
Patsy – Homeowner – from 2024
[Site Editor’s Answer]
Patsy, I think I would go with the Insignia at $1000 each over paying $2100 for the Renewal – check out more Renewal By Andersen reviews here. Also, make sure you check out our page on apex windows reviews for additional consumer quotes and opinions.
Dane – Site Editor – from 2024
Apex vs WN
Bill, I am down to two options and would really love an outsiders perspective. The prices are virtually the same so that makes it a bit easier I would think. We have 14 double hungs and three horizontal sliding windows. We are in Charlotte, North Carolina if this matters. The price tag is $14.6K. I know that the Grandview has an air infiltration of .04 and the Apex is .10.
You had indicated in one of your posts that this was very important. Also the Window Nation is offering a lifetime warranty on the labor, while the Apex offers a two year warranty on the labor. You’re a lifesaver!
Apex Insignia Series
Window Nation Grandview Series
Donna – Homeowner – from 2023
[Editor’s Response]
Donna, this is a pretty straight forward answer as far as I’m concerned. The Window Nation Grandview Series is the clear winner here. That air infiltration head-to-head says it all! Great window and it sounds like the bid is pretty darn fair as well. Thanks for checking our our Apex windows reviews page – hope it helped!
Bill – Site Editor – from 2023
Apex Windows Cost
I’m in Denver, Colorado and just received an Apex window cost quote for 16 sliders, 1 sliding glass doors, and 1 double hung window. The total price quote for $25.9K. It was on the Insignia brand window.
jean – Homeowner – from 2023
[Editor’s Response]
Jean, I’d continue to get more bids to see if this is over inflated. My gut tells me it probably is high — more bids will help you negotiate your price down if you do decide to go with Apex.
Bill – Site Editor – from 2023
Apex Windows Reviews
I am in the process of replacing some of the windows in my home and had the Apex salesman here to give me a quote. They can in reasonably priced, in my opinion, at $628 per window and then an additional $80 for grids and an extra $40 to chance the frame color.
I am not that clued up on windows, so I tried to get as much information as possible about the windows I was quoted on. Apparently they are double hung with triple panes and an argon fill. The salesman also told me they are ClimaTech TG2, triple A rated with an R-7.
Finally they come with an intraspace system and solar band 60 which is coated on two of the panes. From what I understood from the meeting Alside will do the installation, but the windows are Apex? Now I am really confused as to which company is the manufacturer and if this is a good choice to go with.
Fred- Consumer – from 2020
Editor’s Resply
My recommendation to all my clients is to take their time and do their homework on all the windows available in their area. The salesman you had at your property wanted to make a sale, but it’s essential you take a look at everything else these windows have to offer to determine if they meet your requirements in term of performance and visual appeal.
A good way to make a decision is to look at your return on investment in the long run, especially when purchasing energy efficient windows.
Take a look at the double glazed windows with a U value of .29 and compare those to the triple pane with the U value of .25, which one is the better deal in the long run? In response to your question on whether you are dealing with an Apex or Alside window, Alside manufactures the Apex brand.
John – Installer – from 2020
Apex vs Simonton
I could really do with some advice on which is the better choice for my home in Minnesota. Thus far, I have three quotes that really appeal to me, but I am torn. I’ve spent some time looking at the Andersen Renewal windows with a double pane. They did try and talk me out of vinyl, stating that many installers that install vinyl go out of business and I could be left struggling to get them to honor my warranty. The Renewals also have a u factor of .28.
Alside manufactures the Apex 8000 series. These are the triple pane windows with low e-glass and an R Value of 7. I believe they also have a U Factor of .23.
My concern is that they are single strength glass and I am not sure how important this is when making my decision. Finally I have been looking at the Simonton 6500’s. These come with the double strength glass in a triple pane and a U Factor of .2.
Sally – Homeowner – from 2010
[Installer Response]
I am not the biggest fan of Alside or Apex, to be honest. Apex windows are nothing to get excited about, while Alside seem to be pushing their business towards an exclusive market. For me, the problem is that the windows they offer cannot compete with other windows in that range.
I looked over the Alside website recently, but never found the Signature windows. I believe the Signature windows are Sheffields with some extra frills and fuss to make them a higher end market with triple pane. If I were you, I’d read some more Apex windows reviews from real consumers.
Why not ask the company offering you the Apex windows to supply you with the CPD# information which is from NFRC and AAMA. Having this information will give you the ability to confirm their figures on structure and efficiency. Plus, chances are you will never get this information because they don’t want you to know the truth about their window brand. (Explore these company and window recommendations.)
John – Installer – from 2010
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