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ES Windows Window Replacement: The Lighthouse Point Owner’s Guide
We stock and install ES Windows-compatible window replacement parts in Lighthouse Point, with typical installed prices running $280-$620 per opening depending on frame type, glazing spec, and whether the opening requires impact-rated hardware. Most ES Windows hardware and sash replacements are available same-day from our local inventory, and we carry the full catalog of ES Windows series hardware, including the ES 100, ES 200, and ES 5000 lines that dominate the South Florida market. Homeowners usually discover the failure when a sash won’t stay open, the lock doesn’t engage cleanly, or they feel air movement around a frame that used to seal tight - often after a storm season or a humid summer that swells the vinyl and stresses the balances.
Which ES Windows Models This Applies To
ES Windows manufactures several series common across Lighthouse Point and Broward County, and the replacement part you need depends on which line was originally installed. The ES 100 single-hung and horizontal roller series uses a specific balance shoe and tilt-latch geometry that changed slightly in 2019, so a pre-2019 sash won’t accept post-2019 hardware without modification. The ES 200 and ES 5000 lines, including the impact-rated configurations, use heavier-duty balances rated for laminated glass weight - substituting standard residential hardware here will cause the sash to drift or the balance to fail within months.
To identify your series, check the etched mark in the glass corner or the label on the frame head jamb; ES Windows stamps the series code and manufacturing date there. We match OEM spec on every replacement, though for certain ES 100 hardware we also stock an equivalent-grade aftermarket option that meets the same cycle-testing standard at roughly 15% lower parts cost. Sightline Windows & Doors Lighthouse Point is an independent service provider with no affiliation to ES Windows - we source parts through verified distribution channels and warrant our installation directly under the Haven Standard.
Signs Your ES Windows Window Replacement Is Failing

- The sash drops or won’t stay raised. This points to coil balance failure, the most common wear item in ES Windows single-hung units. In Lighthouse Point, salt air accelerates corrosion of the balance drum, and we’ve found balances on canal-front homes near the Lighthouse Point Marina failing at roughly 60% of their inland-rated lifespan.
- Visible daylight or air movement at the frame perimeter. The weatherstrip has compressed past recovery or the sill track has worn enough to break the seal. On ES 200 horizontal rollers, the pile weatherstrip along the sash bottom is the first to go because it takes the direct runoff during our driving summer rains.
- Locking hardware sticks, grinds, or won’t fully engage. The cam lock or sweep lock has worn out of tolerance, or the frame has settled slightly and the keep no longer aligns. Forcing it will strip the mechanism and often crack the vinyl housing - a $12 part becomes a $140 sash repair.
- Condensation between glass panes. The insulated glass unit (IGU) seal has failed, breaking the argon fill and fogging the sightline. ES Windows IGUs from 2015-2019 used a particular spacer system that we’ve seen higher failure rates with in south-facing exposures without overhangs.
- Sash operation feels gritty or requires uneven pressure. The roller assembly or balance shoe has debris intrusion or bearing wear. On ES 5000 impact units, the added sash weight means the rollers work harder and need inspection every four to five years in active-use openings.
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| Component | Parts + Labor Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Coil balance replacement (single-hung) | $280-$380 | OEM or equivalent-grade; includes sash removal, balance install, operation test |
| Cam lock / sweep lock set | $180-$260 | Matched to series; frame realignment if needed |
| Weatherstrip replacement (full perimeter) | $220-$340 | ES-spec pile and fin seal; not generic strip |
| IGU replacement (fogged unit) | $420-$620 | Impact-rated laminated where required; measured to 1/16″ |
| Roller assembly (horizontal roller) | $240-$320 | Stainless or polymer wheel per original spec |
What drives the range: frame material (vinyl vs. aluminum), whether the opening is impact-rated, accessibility (second-story ladder work), and whether we find secondary issues during the measured survey. Every quote is written before work starts - Haven Clause 1 - and the price on that document is the price on the invoice. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation and hardware function; IGU replacements carry the manufacturer’s glass seal warranty separately.
DIY or Call Us?

There’s a short list of what a Lighthouse Point homeowner can safely check without tools: verify the lock isn’t obstructed by paint buildup, run a vacuum along the sill track to clear debris, and confirm the weep holes aren’t blocked with leaf litter. Beyond that, ES Windows replacement parts require specific knowledge - the balance tension on a single-hung must be set to the exact sash weight, and an overtensioned balance will tear out of the jamb or snap the cord. Impact-rated IGUs weigh 40-60 pounds per sash and require two technicians with proper handling equipment; dropping one risks personal injury and structural damage.
We don’t recommend DIY on any component that affects the structural integrity, water intrusion barrier, or impact rating of the opening. Our technicians arrive with the ES Windows parts catalog loaded, license numbers visible, and a measured survey form that becomes your written quote on the spot. Call (754) 600-8907 to schedule - estimates are free, and we carry most ES 100 and ES 200 hardware on the truck.
FAQs
Coil balances average 8-12 years in inland Broward County, but we’ve documented 5-7 year lifespans on canal-front properties where salt air and humidity concentrate. Weatherstrip lasts 6-10 years depending on sun exposure; south-facing openings without shading need replacement sooner. Call (754) 600-8907 and we’ll inspect your specific setup - estimates are free.
Weatherstrip and certain lock components can sometimes be cleaned, lubricated, or shimmed to extend function, but coil balances and failed IGUs are replace-only - there’s no field repair that restores rated performance. We won’t quote a repair we wouldn’t accept on our own property. Call (754) 600-8907 for an honest assessment.
Most hardware replacements - balances, locks, rollers - take 45-90 minutes per opening once parts are confirmed. IGU replacement requires ordering to measured spec, typically 10-14 business days for ES Windows impact-rated units, then 60-90 minutes install per sash. We give you the schedule in writing before any deposit. Call (754) 600-8907 to book a measured survey.
We stock the full ES 100 and ES 200 hardware lines, including balances, locks, rollers, and weatherstrip profiles, on our Lighthouse Point service vehicles. ES 5000 and custom geometric hardware typically orders in 3-5 business days. We confirm availability during your call and again at the measured survey - no surprises. Call (754) 600-8907 to check stock against your series and symptom.
Measure twice, write it down, then we talk price. That’s how Sonia Raman has run every job since 2012 - field-verified measurements, specs in plain numbers, and a documented photo record when the work is done. Whether you’re on a canal near the Lighthouse Point Marina or inland near Sample Road, the process is the same: measured survey you keep, written price before any tool is lifted, and a crew that arrives with license numbers visible and uniforms on.
Written by Sonia Raman, Owner, Sightline Windows & Doors Lighthouse Point at Sightline Windows & Doors Lighthouse Point, serving Lighthouse Point and nearby areas.










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