Double-hung window prices covered in this guide include the windows and installation broken down by frame material and grade. This makes it easy to compare window prices by browsing our guides to Single-hung Windows, Casement Windows and other popular types.
An Overview of Double-hung Window Prices
| Double-Hung Window Prices and Costs | ||
| Window Type | Unit Price (Supply Only) | Unit Price (Including Installation) |
| Standard Vinyl | $110-$815 | $185-$1,315 |
| Custom Vinyl | $250-$1,125 | $325-$1,625 |
| Custom Composite | $225-$1,400 | $300-$1,900 |
| Custom Fiberglass | $280-$1,675 | $355-$2,175 |
| Standard Wood | $240-$1,150 | $315-$1,650 |
| Custom Wood | $400-$3,000 | $475-$3,800 |
| Note: Some materials are only available through custom order | ||
Double-hung Window Features and Options
What are double-hung windows? These windows open vertically in tracks. They feature an upper and lower sash consisting of a frame and glass. What sets them apart from single-hung windows is that both sashes of double-hung windows move. Window screens usually cover the entire opening to serve both sashes.
Double-hung windows are the single most popular window type. They are produced by national brands (e.g. Pella, Jeld-Wen, Marvin and Andersen) and by many regional brands in several materials and series that could be described as good, better and best.
You have the option of purchasing standard, pre-made windows or custom windows that are made to order.
Standard windows are manufactured in a range of common sizes in ½” to 1” increments. They are stocked and sold online and by home improvement stores everywhere. As pre-made windows, the range of material, finish, glass and accessory options is limited.
Custom windows are built after you place an order online or at your local home improvement stores, and they’re typically delivered in four to eight weeks. They are available in size increments of 1/8” and offer many more feature options, which are discussed next.
- Materials – Window frames are crafted in vinyl ($-$$$), wood composite ($$-$$$), fiberglass ($$-$$$) wood in several species ($$-$$$$) and wood with vinyl-clad or aluminum-clad exteriors ($$-$$$$). Wood windows are built in several wood species.
- Color and Finish—Vinyl and fiberglass windows are made in a handful of colors; composite wood and solid wood frames offer many more finish options including different finishes inside and outside. Vinyl-clad and aluminum-clad wood windows are produced in many exterior cladding colors, and the cladding protects the wood from the elements. Bare interior wood is available for you to finish yourself, if you prefer. A factory finish costs less than hiring a painter to finish them after installation.
- Locks and hardware – Each manufacturer offers many style options with finishes as bright as polished chrome, as muted as oil-rubbed bronze and many on the spectrum between those two.
- Glass, Grilles and Screens – Glass packages, often called glazing, range from single-pane to triple pane with options for your climate and for features such as tempered glass, tinted glass and textured glass for privacy. Grille options are quite diverse, and you’ll have several screen options too.
Custom windows can be made in larger and smaller sizes, but the most common range for standard and custom double-hung windows is:
- Width: 23” to 38”
- Height: 35” to 72”
Pros and Cons of Double-hung Windows
Double-hung windows are the most popular because of their many appealing attributes. These traditional windows are easy to operate and offer better ventilation than single-hung windows – though not as much ventilation as casement windows. Your finish, color, style, frame and accessory options are unsurpassed. Both sashes on most double-hung windows tilt inward for cleaning their outside without leaving the house.
Double-hung windows cost more than single-hung windows and some sliding windows. The horizontal frames of the sashes reduce visibility when compared with a casement or awning window. They don’t seal as tightly as casement and awning windows.
Double Hung Window Prices by Brand & Series
This chart is one of the most comprehensive of its type. It shows the leading window brands plus all the series from the brand that include double-hung windows.
The chart has the window material plus the cost of the most popular size double-hung windows in each series.
| Double Hung Window Prices by Brand & Series | |||
| Brand | Series | Material | Average Cost |
| Alside | 1900 Series | Vinyl | $395 |
| Fusion | Vinyl | $425 | |
| Mezzo | Vinyl | $555 | |
| Mezzo Triple Pane | Vinyl | $625 | |
| UltraMaxx | Vinyl | $760 | |
| Sheffield | Vinyl | $865 | |
| Sheffield II | Vinyl | $875 | |
| Andersen | 100 Series | Composite | $525 |
| 200 Series | Wood | $660 | |
| 400 Series | Wood | $780 | |
| E-Series | Wood | $885 | |
| A-Series | Wood | $1,025 | |
| Champion | Comfort 365 | Vinyl | $455 |
| CertainTeed/MI | 1500 | Vinyl | $550 |
| 1600 | Vinyl | $615 | |
| 1600 Extreme | Vinyl | $725 | |
| Harvey | Slimline | Vinyl | $515 |
| Classic | Vinyl | $625 | |
| Tribute | Vinyl | $730 | |
| Majesty | Wood | $1,100 | |
| Jeld Wen | Builders V-2500 | Vinyl | $435 |
| Brickmould | Vinyl | $480 | |
| Flat Casing | Vinyl | $515 | |
| Premium V-4500 | Vinyl | $595 | |
| W-2500 | Wood | $635 | |
| Siteline Clad | Wood | $700 | |
| W-5500 Clad | Wood | $835 | |
| Custom Wood | Wood | $950 | |
| Marvin | Essential | Wood | $675 |
| Elevate | Wood | $715 | |
| Tilt-Pac | Wood | $595 | |
| Signature Modern | Wood | $815 | |
| Signature Ultimate | Wood | $900 | |
| Magnum | Wood | $995 | |
| Milgard | Ultra | Fiberglass | $595 |
| Trinsic | Vinyl | $625 | |
| Tuscany | Vinyl | $750 | |
| Quiet Line | Vinyl | $735 | |
| Pella | Encompass | Vinyl | $490 |
| 250 | Vinyl | $515 | |
| Impervia | Fiberglass | $625 | |
| Defender | Vinyl | $715 | |
| Lifestyle | Wood | $765 | |
| Architect/850 | Wood | $985 | |
| Reserve Traditional | Wood | $1,150 | |
| Ply Gem | 2000 | Vinyl | $600 |
| Classic Series | Vinyl | $640 | |
| 300 Series | Composite | $645 | |
| Pro Series | Vinyl | $675 | |
| 400 Series | Composite | $705 | |
| Premium Series | Vinyl | $685 | |
| MIRA Wood | Wood | $900 | |
| Simonton | ProFinish Contractor | Vinyl | $565 |
| Brickmould 600 | Vinyl | $650 | |
| StormBreaker Plus | Vinyl | $700 | |
| Reflections 5500 | Vinyl | $715 | |
| Asure | Vinyl | $850 | |
| Impressions 9800 | Vinyl | $880 | |
| Window World | 2000 Series | Vinyl | $370 |
| 4000 Series | Vinyl | $425 | |
| 6000 Series | Vinyl | $550 | |
Brand Notes:
Alside Windows – Not all Alside double-hung window lines are available in all areas of the country. This is explained in our Alside Windows Review and Price Guide. For example, while the Mezzo vinyl double-hung windows are available in both East and West regions, the Mezzo Triple Pane, 1900 Series, UltraMaxx and Fusion are only sold in the East Region. Sheffield II are West Region only.
Andersen – The 100 Series is Andersen’s proprietary fiberglass composite material it calls Fibrex. In your wood options, the 200 and 400 Series wood windows are clad on the outside with vinyl. The A-Series windows are clad with aluminum. The E-Series offers wood interiors and Fibrex exteriors.
CertainTeed / MI – CertainTeed no longer makes windows. For a decade or so, after CertainTeed sold its window operation to MI, the MI company branded certain lines of windows as CertainTeed per the contract. But those days are over, and the windows are simply MI – no more CertainTeed windows. Note: MI Windows makes just three lines of double-hung. That’s unusual for a company that makes more than a dozen total window lines.
Jeld Wen – For years, Jeld Wen was one of the biggest names in vinyl, but didn’t offer wood. Now Jeld Wen wood windows are gaining a reputation for quality and good looks that puts them in competition with very nice wood windows like the Andersen 400 Series, Marvin Elevate and Pella Lifestyle wood windows.
Simonton – The Simonton brand has changed hands a few times in recent years. Simonton is now owned by Ply Gem, one of the largest manufacturers of building materials in North America. As you can see, it makes a very large range of windows.
Factors that Affect Double-hung Window Costs
The major factors in double-hung window prices are material, size and options. Replacement windows take longer to install than windows in new construction, so the cost of installation will be slightly higher. Custom windows cost slightly more. Removing old windows adds to the installation cost, and replacement windows take longer to install than windows in new construction.
Installing windows during the busy season for window contractors is more expensive than when the companies are slow and looking for work. Manufacturers often offer discounts in early spring and late fall in cool climates and sometimes in winter in warm climates where installation is possible throughout the year. Always compare the total cost of jobs – windows and installation. Some companies try to attract business with 2-for-1 deals and other promotions that might or might not save you money. Evaluate the bottom line.
Who you hire to install windows affects cost too. A handyman service can install windows, but it is important to make sure the installer is experienced, licensed and insured. Windows that aren’t installed properly lead to repair and replacement costs. If they don’t fit right, they can be drafty and increase energy use and cost. The best strategy of quality installation at the best price is to request written estimates from several window companies and letting them know you’re getting several bids. If they want the work, they’ll give you their most competitive estimate.
