Don Young is out of Houston and they make high quality thermally broken aluminum clad windows. Aluminum windows are a good option for very hot climates like Texas because they are very strong and sturdy (although not very energy efficient). Browse below to check out our Don Young windows reviews.
Company Rating: 8.0 out of 10
Overall Price Point: 7.0 out of 10
Bottom Line: Don Young is to make sure the installer knows the product and is recommending a window that is the best for your situation and not their pocketbook.
(Always collect 3 to 4 additional bids)
Bill — Site Editor
Don Young Windows Reviews
In addition to their aluminum windows, Don Young also makes vinyl windows, although most contractors would say that their vinyl windows are just middle of the road.
Don Young Windows Warranty
Don Young Company offers a limited lifetime warranty on their vinyl and aluminum windows. This applies to the original purchaser – subsequent homeowners are covered for 10 years from the date of installation. The warranty covers all parts of the windows, including the insulated glass unit. The warranty does not include an accidental glass breakage provision. In addition, the warranty does not cover any labor costs related to the replacement of the repairs. The labor portion of a warranty is typically covered by the installation company itself.
Don Young Complaints
The only other concern when it comes to DYW is that they basically allow any contractor to sell their windows – which is either good or bad depending on your perspective. On the plus side, this increases the number of windows manufactured and sold, which keeps their pricing more competitive. On the down side, this takes away some of the quality controls that other companies can maintain by limiting the number of distributors that can sell their windows in a certain area.
Would you say that aluminum or vinyl is the better material for Houston? I’m getting the runaround from these different salespeople coming out to the house. They each say their windows are the best and the other guys are crap. You seem like you’re a straight shooter so what say you? Thanks in advance.
Johnnie – Homeowner – from 2024
Editor Reply
Johnnie, I would say that thermally broken aluminum windows are probably the way to go. Or a high quality vinyl window. Either one will work and good quality installation is the key. Go with someone who installs lots of one window, stands behind their work and really enjoys what they do.
Bill – Site Editor – from 2024
Aluminum Windows vs Vinyl
We’re in the Dallas area and can’t decide between some of the better vinyl options like Sunrise windows and Simonton or whether we need to go with aluminum windows. So, I currently have a Don Young window from two years ago and it has been great. Basically, any advice is much appreciated!
Brad – Homeowner – from 2022
Editor Reply
Don Young makes a great thermally-broken aluminum window – especially their single hung. If the windows are large, I’d go aluminum without a doubt. If they are smaller than say 36″ by 72″, then vinyl windows should certainly be in the mix. Some options in your area include Soft-Lite, Sunrise and Simonton – with the Simonton you are going to need to go with a sash reinforcement upgrade.
The other thing about Simonton in Texas is that their products are sold though wholesalers, which means that anyone with a pick up truck can turn around and sell them to homeowners. As well, this is regardless of whether they specialize in installing replacement windows. In a nutshell, if you want to refer to our Don Young windows reviews page, you can get additional information on this manufacturer, which is one of my top recommendations for the state of Texas.
Bill – Site Editor – from 2022
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