Andersen Windows Cost Calculator & Price Guide

Andersen sells windows through independent dealers and home centers, and it organizes its lineup into series. The 100 Series is built from a composite material and sits near the entry level. The 400 Series uses a wood interior and a vinyl exterior and sits in the middle of the brand's portfolio. Which series you pick affects the price more than almost any other choice.

This guide shows what the published ranges look like by window style and by series, what homeowners reported paying in a recent survey, and what to ask before you request a quote. Window prices change with promotions and dealer pricing, so treat every figure here as a planning range and confirm current numbers with an Andersen dealer or the brand's own site.

Style drives the base price because it determines how many moving parts and how much glass a unit has. In the retail ranges above, a simple single-hung or sliding window starts lower than a casement, which has a crank mechanism and a sash that seals against the frame. Double-hung units fall in between and have a wide range because the series and glass options change the final figure so much.

Keep in mind that these ranges come from big-box retail listings. They describe the window itself. Delivery, installation labor, trim work, and disposal of the old units are usually separate line items.

Andersen publishes a price range for popular sizes on each series page, which makes the brand easier to compare than many manufacturers. The 400 Series figures below cover the most common styles.

The woodwright double-hung is a traditional-looking style, and Andersen lists it above the standard tilt-wash double-hung. A larger or custom-sized unit will land outside these ranges, since the brand states them for popular sizes only.

The 100 Series is the lower-priced line. Its Fibrex composite frame is meant to compete with vinyl on price while offering a stronger material, according to Andersen.

For many replacement projects, the 100 Series covers the common styles at a lower price than the 400 Series, but the two lines differ in materials, color choices, and finish options. If you want a wood interior, the 400 Series is the matching choice. If you mainly want a low-maintenance frame, the 100 Series is worth pricing first.

Listed prices are one side of the picture. A homeowner survey run by This Old House asked buyers what they paid, and the results sit in a different place from retail listings.

The survey average is $550 each per window before installation, which falls within the retail ranges above. On a whole-house scale, respondents who chose Andersen reported an average project cost of $8,320, including installation. That figure reflects many window counts and home sizes, so it does not predict your own total.

Several choices move a quote up or down:

• Series and frame material. Composite, wood-interior, and architectural lines are priced differently.
• Window style and size. Larger openings and operable styles cost more than fixed units.
• Glass package. Energy-efficient coatings and gas fills, and triple-pane options where offered, add to the unit price.
• Colors and hardware. Dark exterior colors, specialty grilles, and upgraded hardware can add to the cost.
• Installation. A simple insert replacement is priced differently from a full-frame job that exposes and repairs the opening.
• Local labor rates. Installers set their own prices, and they vary by region.

The two names are easy to confuse. Andersen sells through dealers and home centers, and you buy the windows and arrange installation through the dealer or a contractor. Renewal by Andersen is a separate replacement-window business that sells its own product with installation included. Because the service model differs, quotes from the two are not directly comparable. Ask each company what its price includes before you compare totals.

A few questions make quotes easier to compare:

1. Which series and which exact product line is being quoted?
2. Does the price include installation, trim, and removal of the old windows?
3. What glass package is included, and is it certified for your climate zone?
4. Who handles warranty claims, the dealer or the manufacturer?
5. How long is the quote valid, and are any promotions included in the number?

Get at least three written quotes for the same set of windows so you are comparing like with like. Sale prices and seasonal promotions are temporary, so check the brand's site or your dealer for current pricing before you decide.