I know that you are enjoying those windows, Linda. Sounds like ours are very similar. It sure does make cleaning windows a snap.

We have looked into replacing our windows, but the cost is about 800 to 1000 dollars a window. So we delay. DH hopes a window fairy will come and replace them all during the night.

That's a huge bonus in our apartment. The windows were all replaced 2 years ago. There are two sliding buttons that I squeeze and the window pulls in for easy cleaning. It makes it open to a 90 degree so I can clean both sides. Much like opening a door. :)

Congrats on the new windows, I bet they look wonderful.

We would like to get new windows but living out in the sticks, I'm not sure were to start. What are some of the better brands to choose from.? What did you get Linda? I want some of the same features. Tint, easy to clean, double pane and easy to open and lock. Not sure what else there is to be thought about.
Which way do yours tilt Jasdip?

Toni, I got mine from Window World which is a nationwide company. The windows have the Good Housekeeping seal of approval.
SheilaJoyce, get some more estimates. $800-$1,000 per window sounds very high,

Like Jasdip's, mine swing in after you release two slide buttons.Perfectly easy to wash both sides of the windows, vacuum the "troughs" that the windows slide in, pop the screens into the shower for a hose down, and the windows are sparkly clean for .034 of a second! Ours are slightly tinted, Argon gas filled, and cost a pretty penny when we moved in, but well worth every cent spent.

Our little house isn't worth what we spent on upgrading the windows, but it's worth while to not have to climb ladders 123123 times to get a missed smear off, replace screens, and I've found that by swinging the windows inward, you can actually get a better breeze through the house than by just sliding the window open. Hope that makes sense!

Our 7 old windows were ripped out, a couple reframed and enlarged, and new windows with all of the outside aluminum framing/brickmold installed, caulked etc in about 6 hrs, I did rent a bin for the haulaway of the old windows etc, but I needed one anyways.

When I was pricing windows originally, I had 5 quotes, and picked the company that knew their products, didn't try to upsell me in any way, but offered realistic opinions (such as seeded glass for the shower window, as our old window was just plain glass in a wood frame, built into a shower,,. not good!). I would definately shop around, definately go with a vinyl type if your $ stretches that far, and definately get everything in writing :)

HTH, CCK

I got 3 quotes over the last year. I just go with my gut feeling of which is right for me. I wanted an opaque bathroom window and choose one called rain. I am very happy with it. I am happy with all the windows. I love having more air circulation. My windows are vinyl.

I second window world windows. I had them put in while I lived in Tulsa, and again, while living in Edmond.

But I want to warn everyone. Tint will cut down on light, and if you like indoor plants, it could keep them from growing like you are used to.

I also want to get new windows. I will do the ones on the west side, and the north side first.. west because of heat from the afternoon sun, north because of the cold in the winter.

I will just do some at the time.. as soon as I got money.

:)

Moni

Our apartment complex is replacing all the windows in the units. Ours were done last Tuesday. They are tinted, but it doesn't matter about light to plants, cuz we are on the ground floor, and the sidewalk where EVERYONE has to use to go from the parking lot to their apts go right past our windows, so we always have the blinds and drapes closed.

Had my living room windows replaced last year.

Oooh, you lucky Duck! I'm happy for you.

I've wanted (along with many other upgrades) new windows too. We replaced one sliding glass door in our bedroom, and wow! It has really made a difference.

Your windows sound awesome! Tinting, tilting...if only they'd clean themselves. :)