Milgard vs. Andersen Windows - Replacement Windows Review

When you’re looking for replacement windows for your home, it’s often hard to know which vendor to select - it’s so hard to look at your options without a direct, side-by-side comparison. Well, we’ve decided to make the search process a little easier! In this article, we compare Milgard and Andersen offerings directly, including:

What materials Milgard and Andersen offer in their windows
Milgard and Andersen window colors
Andersen vs Milgard warranty
Andersen window costs
Milgard window costs

Product Offerings

Each brand offers a unique selection of window types. Below, you'll find the product selection from each brand. For more product details, click the link.

Milgard	Andersen
Aluminum	Wood
Vinyl	Composite - Fibrex
Fiberglass	Vinyl-Clad
Wood	Aluminum-Clad
	Fiberglass-Clad

Available Colors

Each brand and window type vary in which colors are available, both interior and exterior.

Milgard: Exterior	Andersen: Exterior
Each window type differs in available colors - the Fiberglass Essence Series has the most options (16), and the Aluminum Series has the least (3). To see each product's color options, see the Milgard site.	Just like Milgard, Andersen window color options depend on the material. The E-Series Aluminum-Clad windows have the most options (50+), while the 200-Series Vinyl-Clad windows have the least (2). To see full-color options, look at this comparison chart.

Andersen 400 Series Windows

Andersen 400 Series Wood Windows

Product Warranty

Both Milgard and Andersen want to prioritize one thing above all others: your satisfaction! That's why both vendors offer amazing warranties. However, it's important to know what is and is not covered under both vendor warranties.

Milgard Warranty Coverage	Andersen Warranty Coverage
Lifetime parts Lifetime labor	20 years on glass 10 years on operable parts Labor is not included in warranty coverage - warranty not prorated

4. Lead Time

When ordering replacement windows, it's important to understand how quickly your product can be made available to you. In industry lingo, this is called lead time. Depending on the manufacturing process and distributor locations, this can vary.

Milgard	Andersen
4-10 week average lead time	4-8 week average lead time

Milgard Ultra Windows

Milgard Ultra Series Windows.

Pricing

After taking into account window custom size and shape, average window prices vary between the two vendors.

Milgard	Andersen
$$-$$$$$	$$$-$$$$$
Average cost of $350-$1,200+ per window	Average cost of $500-$1,200+ per window

After seeing some of the product information side-by-side, we hope it's easier to make your decision. If you have any further questions or inquiries about product offerings, we'd love to help - give us a call!