When you decide to replace your home’s windows and doors, you’re making a significant investment in your property's value, comfort, and energy efficiency. A crucial part of that investment is the quality of the installation, which is why homeowners from the high altitudes of Denver to the coastal shores of Connecticut want to know: is the installation itself covered by the Renewal by Andersen® warranty?
The answer is a definitive yes. Renewal by Andersen provides a robust warranty on our professional installation service. While the standard corporate coverage is a two-year limited warranty, in our specific service areas—including Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Southern Maine, Greater Philadelphia, and throughout Southern New England—we provide an Extended Lifetime Installation Warranty. This coverage is a cornerstone of our commitment to a worry-free window replacement experience, ensuring that the workmanship of our Certified Master Installers meets the highest standards for as long as you own your home.
Understanding the Comprehensive Structure of Renewal by Andersen's Warranty Framework
The Renewal by Andersen® warranty is a three-part shield of protection for your window replacement project, covering the product, its components, and the installation. This structure reflects our confidence in both our materials and our people. The warranty includes:
- A 20-year limited warranty on the glass and our exclusive Fibrex® material.
- A 10-year limited warranty on hardware components like locks, handles, hinges, and insect screens.
- An Extended Lifetime Installation Warranty on the professional installation performed by our Certified Master Installers (available in select markets).
This framework creates what we call "one-company accountability." Because we manage every step—from the initial consultation to manufacturing your custom-built replacement windows and installing them in your home—there is no risk of finger-pointing between a separate manufacturer, retailer, and contractor. Furthermore, the installation coverage includes limited transferability, adding tangible resale value to your property in competitive real estate markets.
Installation Warranty Coverage: What is Explicitly Covered
Our installation warranty provides non-prorated coverage for any failure of your windows or doors to perform as specified due to improper original installation. This covers the labor and materials needed to correct installation-related issues such as inadequate sealing, improper flashing, or alignment problems that affect performance.
This coverage is especially critical in diverse climates. For homeowners in coastal areas like Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Wilmington, Delaware, the warranty guarantees our enhanced sealing protocols. In high-altitude Colorado locations like Denver, the warranty covers glass failure due to pressure. Similarly, for homes in desert climates like Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson, the warranty ensures frames were installed with the correct thermal clearances to handle extreme temperature swings.
Climate-Specific Installation Considerations and Warranty Implications
A window is only as good as its installation. Our Certified Master Installers are trained to adapt their methods to the specific environmental challenges of your region.
In coastal markets like Cape Cod and Connecticut, our process includes immediate sealing protocols to prevent salt air infiltration. In northern markets like Southern Maine and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, winter installations require specialized cold-weather sealants to ensure a perfect, lasting seal.
It is important to note that while some regions are prone to high-altitude pressure differentials, installers do not manage this manually on-site. Instead, your Project Consultant places specific notes on the order, and the manufacturer manages the pressure differential during the assembly of the units. The Extended Lifetime Installation Warranty guarantees these specific procedures were executed correctly.
How Installation Quality Directly Affects Warranty Validity
The quality of your window replacement installation is directly linked to long-term performance and warranty validity. An installation by our Certified Master Installers ensures your windows will perform to their engineered specifications for decades. Our Extended Lifetime Installation Warranty serves as your assurance that the job was done right, protecting your windows' performance and the validity of their 20-year product warranty.
Actions and Maintenance: Upholding Your Coverage
Unlike many other window companies that require homeowners to perform rigorous and documented maintenance to uphold a warranty, Renewal by Andersen does not require a specific maintenance schedule to keep your warranty in good standing. While we provide a general Maintenance Guide for your convenience, your coverage is not contingent on specific regional tasks like rinsing salt deposits or specialized frame cleaning.
However, the warranty is explicitly voided if any repairs, adjustments, or modifications are performed by anyone other than authorized Renewal by Andersen personnel. Actions that can void your warranty include:
- Improper Painting or Staining: Using incompatible products or failing to follow specific guidelines for Fibrex® material.
- Installing Aftermarket Products: Drilling into window frames to install third-party blind brackets or security systems.
Industry Comparison: The RbA Advantage
Compared to the broader window replacement industry, our Extended Lifetime Installation Warranty is a premium offering. Many national brands offer only a one-year labor warranty that is often non-transferable. Big-box retailers often rely on third-party subcontractors who may lack product-specific training. Our model of using dedicated Certified Master Installers (who are skilled independent contractors trained specifically on our systems) provides a clear advantage and direct accountability.
Environmental Archetypes and Installation Integrity
Our installation protocols address specific climate archetypes without the need for homeowner-led mitigation:
- High-Altitude/UV Exposure: (Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs) We ensure glass units are manufactured specifically for high-altitude pressure.
- Coastal/Salt-Air Corrosion: (Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, coastal Connecticut) We use specialized sealing protocols and corrosion-resistant hardware.
- Extreme Heat/Sun-Drenched: (Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson, West Texas) We provide the necessary thermal clearances to allow frames to expand and contract without warping.
- Southern Maine & Pennsylvania: We utilize moisture management techniques to prevent water infiltration regardless of seasonal weather extremes.
Your Peace of Mind is Our Priority
In conclusion, Renewal by Andersen's Extended Lifetime Installation Warranty provides powerful, tangible protection for your window replacement investment. It covers workmanship defects and is backed by a single, accountable company. This coverage is made even more meaningful by our Certified Master Installers, whose specialized training ensures your windows are installed with the precise techniques required to perform beautifully and efficiently in your specific region.
If you're ready to experience the peace of mind that comes with a superior window replacement process, contact Renewal by Andersen today to schedule your free, in-home consultation.
