Is Renewal by Andersen worth the money?

When looking to replace outdated windows with replacement windows, many homeowners consider Renewal by Andersen hoping for elegant styles backed by a trusted brand. But with their premium pricing, is their promise of “energy efficiency and unbeatable warranties” actually worth the significant investment? Let’s examine whether RBA truly delivers value as the best replacement windows for the money.

While Renewal products do boast cutting-edge technologies like warm-edge spacers and noise-reducing glass, independent analyses show their advertised energy savings aren’t significantly higher than well-made competitors costing 30% less. Their standard limited lifetime warranty also now excludes screen mesh, hardware and hinges from coverage like most top companies.

As a local window manufacturer in Anaheim, we always advise clients to carefully weigh options from both national brands and local companies. When it comes to Renewal by Andersen, there are definitely pros that could make their products worth the higher price tag for some homeowners.

On the plus side, they have a well-earned reputation for beauty, strength and great warranties since they’re part of the venerable Andersen brand. Their energy-efficient glass packages and locked-in sash also provide excellent performance for temperature control.

Some like the one-stop-shop convenience of Renewal handling the whole job from start to finish as well. We match their showroom experience for seeing realistic sample windows up close before buying.

However, there are downsides to consider too at their premium pricing. First, is that not all the value may be reaching your home – a chunk pays for their advertising, nice headquarters and retail overhead. There’s also less room for negotiation since they run things nationally.

Unless you have a particularly large or complex project, a local company’s personalized service and flexible quotes may outweigh the Renewal “brand name”. We take as much pride in our work without the national middlemen.

So in summary – Renewal offers great products. But for many, a made-to-order installation by Dede can yield an equally beautiful result at thousands less – we guarantee it. It’s worth getting estimates first before committing to their pricier operations nationally. Call us today for a free quote , we will beat Renewal By Andersen’s price.