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AfterMr-Glass Impact Windows in Fort Lauderdale: What to Know First
We repair and replace Mr-Glass impact windows throughout Fort Lauderdale, and most jobs are completed in one to two days once parts are on hand. Labor for a typical Mr-Glass window repair runs $185 to $420 depending on what failed, and full replacement units generally land between $900 and $2,400 per opening installed. We’re an independent Mr-Glass service provider, not a factory-authorized dealer, which means we answer to you and not to a brand rep. If you own Mr-Glass windows and something isn’t right, call (904) 747-8989 and Ed Winslow or one of our techs will walk you through what you’re seeing.
Key Takeaways
- We service and install Mr-Glass impact windows across Fort Lauderdale, from Victoria Park to Coral Ridge to Rio Vista.
- Free estimates on replacement work, plus a free second opinion on any written estimate you bring us.
- Every Mr-Glass job is backed by our 36500-Day Done Right Promise.
- We carry OEM Mr-Glass parts where they matter most and quality aftermarket equivalents where they save you real money.
How Mr-Glass Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
We see the same patterns repeat across Fort Lauderdale homes. Here are the failures we diagnose most often on Mr-Glass impact windows, and they’re usually not what the owner thinks is wrong.
- Mr-Glass 5500 Series: sash friction and binding. The 5500’s single-hung design relies on constant-force balance coils, and in Fort Lauderdale’s salt air those coils corrode faster than inland. The window won’t stay up, or worse, it slams shut. We replace the coil set and re-tension the sash. The frame’s usually fine; the problem is almost always the balance system.
- Mr-Glass 7700 Series: interlock wear at the meeting rail. This is the horizontal seam where the two sashes meet, and on 7700 impact windows that interlock is part of the wind rating. Years of opening and closing wear it down, and during storm season a worn interlock flexes more than it should. We rebuild that meeting rail, replace the weatherstripping with a Dade County-approved profile, and reset the alignment.
- Mr-Glass casement windows: gearbox failure in the crank assembly. Coastal humidity gets into the operator mechanism and the gears strip. The sash won’t seal, and an unsealed casement is a weak point in a hurricane. We replace the operator with an upgraded stainless-steel gearbox rather than the factory pot-metal version, which lasts about twice as long within three miles of the beach.
- Failed glazing tape and sealant joints. On nearly every Mr-Glass installation we service that’s over eight years old, the original sealant around the frame has shrunk or cracked. The impact glass itself is usually still in good shape. We remove the old joinery, clean the rough opening, and re-seal with a commercial-grade elastomeric sealant that holds up to Fort Lauderdale’s UV exposure.
- Clouding between panes on laminated insulating glass units. Mr-Glass impact windows use a laminated interlayer plus an insulating airspace, and when the edge seal around that airspace fails, condensation builds between the panes. Impact rating stays intact, but you can’t see through it. We measure the exact IGU dimensions and order a replacement unit built to Mr-Glass specs.
One thing worth being straight about: on windows within three miles of the ocean, most manufacturers’ standard aluminum cladding takes a beating. Mr-Glass is no exception. We see more finish degradation on units facing east, toward the Atlantic. Powder-coated replacement frames hold up noticeably better, and we’ll tell you when it’s worth paying for them.
Our Mr-Glass Impact Windows Process
When you call us about Mr-Glass window trouble, here’s what actually happens, step by step.
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You call, a person answers. No menu tree. You describe what’s wrong, and we’ll ask a few pointed questions about the window’s age, series, and symptoms. Often we can narrow down the failure over the phone.
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We inspect the opening in person. A background-checked, uniformed tech arrives. We measure the frame, check the square of the opening, inspect the glazing bead, and identify the exact Mr-Glass series and build date from the label on the frame.
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We tell you the honest repair-versus-replace call. If the sash is good and the glass is clear, we repair. If the frame is warped or the IGU has failed on a unit near the ocean, we’ll say so. We don’t sell replacements when a $200 repair does the job.
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We source parts before we tear anything apart. OEM Mr-Glass parts for things like the interlock or glazing bead, and upgraded aftermarket parts where the original design was weak in our climate. You approve the line item before we order.
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We do the work, test the unit, and clean up completely. Every window gets a water test after install, and every replacement gets a code inspection if the job requires a permit.
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We back it with the 36500-Day Done Right Promise. If something we did isn’t right, we come back and make it right. That’s not a marketing line. It’s the standard Ed built the company on.
What Mr-Glass Impact Windows Costs in Fort Lauderdale
Straight numbers, because vague estimates are what burn people. Here’s what we typically see on Mr-Glass work in this market.
- Balance coil replacement (5500 Series): $185 to $280 per window
- Crank operator replacement (casement): $210 to $340 per window
- Meeting rail interlock rebuild (7700 Series): $260 to $420 per window
- Full frame re-seal with elastomeric sealant: $180 to $320 per window
- IGU replacement (insulated glass unit): $550 to $1,100 per unit, installed
- Full impact window replacement (Mr-Glass, installed): $900 to $2,400 per opening depending on size, series, and frame finish
What moves the price: window size, whether it’s a standard rectangle or something custom, how close the home is to the ocean, and whether the existing frame needs repair before a new unit goes in. You’ll get a written, line-item estimate before anything is ordered, and that price won’t change unless you change the scope. Call (904) 747-8989 for a free estimate on any Mr-Glass impact window work in Fort Lauderdale.
Why Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Call Winslow Windows & Doors for Mr-Glass Work
We’ve been in business since 2011, and Ed Winslow still answers the phone at 2 a.m. when Fort Lauderdale gets a storm warning and someone’s impact window won’t close. That’s not a service feature, it’s how a locally owned company operates. Every tech who shows up at your door is background-checked, in uniform, and knows Mr-Glass windows specifically, not just “windows” generally. Our published address and license number are on every estimate, because if you can’t find us, you can’t hold us accountable. And if your Mr-Glass unit has reached the point where replacement makes more sense than repair, we’ll give you honest options across our full line: PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows among them. We’re not married to one brand. We’re married to the right window for your house.
Upfront pricing. No surprises on the invoice. That’s how we work. Ed’s name is on the door, and on every job we do.
FAQs
Yes, but you should contact Mr-Glass first about the warranty claim on the failed component, since the manufacturer may cover the part. After that, we’re happy to provide the labor to install it, and we’ll document everything for your warranty file. We’re an independent Mr-Glass service provider, so we don’t process warranty claims on the brand’s behalf, but we’ll make sure the work is done to factory spec so your coverage stays intact. Call (904) 747-8989 and we’ll walk you through your specific situation.
In most cases, yes. We source OEM parts directly from Mr-Glass’s distribution network for windows back to around 2008. Where a factory part has been discontinued, we use tested aftermarket equivalents that meet or exceed the original spec, particularly for coastal applications around Fort Lauderdale. If we can’t source a part we’re confident in, we’ll tell you honestly and recommend replacement, not rig something that fails in the next storm.
Most balance, crank, and interlock repairs on Mr-Glass windows are done same-visit, since we keep common parts for the 5500 and 7700 series on our trucks. If a replacement IGU or custom frame is needed, it’s typically one to two weeks from order to install. If you have a window that won’t close or seal and there’s weather coming, call us at (904) 747-8989 and we’ll prioritize getting that opening secured.
Replace when the frame has visible corrosion through the aluminum, when the laminated glass has delaminated, or when the window has already had two or more major component failures in five years. Those are signs the unit is at the end of its useful life in Fort Lauderdale’s coastal climate. For a straightforward mechanical failure on a window under 15 years old, repair is usually the better money.
Yes, we service and replace Mr-Glass impact-rated sliding glass doors and hinged door panels using the same diagnostic approach we bring to your windows. The rollers, tracks, and locking mechanisms on coastal sliders take more abuse than any window, and we typically see a 10- to 15-year service life on factory rollers within two miles of saltwater. Call (904) 747-8989 and tell us what you’re seeing.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner, Winslow Windows & Doors at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.