New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Hale Windows Orlando pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line Florida homeowners arrive naming - the most Miami-Dade certifications in the industry$$$
- More Miami-Dade NOA certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe Florida value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built in Florida for Florida codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Miami-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Why Orlando Homeowners Choose CGI Windows & Doors
We’re an independent CGI in Orlando windows and doors service provider, and we repair and replace these products every week across the city. Unlike a manufacturer call center, we know how CGI frames, balances, and glass packages actually behave in Central Florida’s humidity and storm cycles. We use genuine CGI parts whenever they’re available, we quote a written price before any work starts, and we back every repair with a written guarantee. Call (850) 613-9382 to get a straight answer about your CGI window or door today.
CGI makes serious impact-rated windows and doors. Orlando homeowners pick them because they hold up when a summer afternoon turns ugly and a branch goes airborne. But even the best aluminum and impact glass systems develop wear over time, especially with Orlando’s heat, UV, and moisture working on seals and hardware year-round. That’s where we come in. We’re not a CGI authorized dealer, and we don’t pretend to be your source for CGI repair in Apopka. We’re independent, which means we tell you exactly what’s wrong, what it costs to fix, and whether a repair is worth doing at all. No warranty scare tactics, no manufacturer script.
Why Trust Hale Windows Orlando for Your CGI Windows & Doors?
Spencer Odell, our owner, learned the trade at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and has spent close to two decades working on windows and doors across Central Florida. His crew has seen CGI Windows & Doors in Pine Hills, FL, College Park bungalows, and newer concrete-block homes near Lake Nona. That hands-on history matters when a CGI Estate Collection double hung starts dropping or a Classic Collection seal fogs. We know what that failure looks like before we even ring the doorbell.
Every technician we send is background-checked, identity-verified, photo-badged, and pre-announced by name and photo before the visit. You’ll know who’s coming to your door before you open it. We work on CGI products daily, and because we’re independent, we’re free to use genuine CGI parts when they’re the right call, and honest about aftermarket options when they aren’t. Every job gets a written price first. Every repair carries a written guarantee. If a repair fails, our second visit is free. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s stamped on every job we do.
Common CGI Windows & Doors Problems We Fix in Orlando
Here are the issues we see most often on CGI products in this climate:
- Sticking or hard-to-operate sashes on Estate Collection single and double hungs. The constant-force balance springs fatigue after years of Orlando heat cycling. The sash gets heavy, fails to stay up, or binds in the frame. We replace both balances and the tilt latches in one visit, on most units, and the window goes back to operating the way CGI built it.
- Fogging between panes on Classic Collection insulated glass units. This is a failed edge seal. Orlando’s humidity finds the weakness and gets inside the IGU. You can’t wipe it away because it’s between the glass. We replace the sash or the IGU itself, and we’ll tell you honestly which option makes financial sense based on the window’s age and frame condition.
- Weeping corner seals pulling away on horizontal rollers. CGI horizontal rollers drain water through small weep channels at the bottom corners. Over time, the corner seals pull loose or harden, and during Orlando’s heavy summer rains, water finds its way past the track and into the wall. We reseal or replace the corner assemblies and verify drainage before we leave.
- Stripped crank mechanisms and bent hinge arms on casement and awning windows. Crank operators are the most common failure point on any CGI casement. Years of use, combined with humidity and UV, strip the gears or bend the hinge arms. We replace the operator, arms, and any worn rollers in one service call.
- Dropped top sashes on Estate double hungs. We had an Orlando homeowner whose top sash kept sliding down without warning. Our tech found the constant-force balance springs had fatigued. We replaced both balances and the tilt latches in about 90 minutes, and the window now operates smoothly with full weather seal integrity. That’s a typical fix, not an exception.
CGI Parts & Our Repair-vs-Replace Approach
We use genuine CGI parts whenever they’re available: balances, rollers, locks, weatherstripping, and crank operators. OEM parts preserve the original performance and keep any remaining manufacturer warranty intact. For out-of-production parts or seal failures on older units, we offer quality aftermarket alternatives or full sash and IGU replacement. We don’t guess and we don’t push a replacement when a $40 balance spring fixes the problem.
We also see windows that have reached the end of their useful life. If the frame is corroded, the glass pack is compromised, and the window is 20 years old, we’ll tell you repair doesn’t make sense. If the numbers and our Window Replacement services don’t back it up, we won’t say it. Call (850) 613-9382 and we’ll walk you through what’s actually wrong and what it actually costs to fix, free.
Our CGI Service Process – Step by Step
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Diagnosis. We inspect the window or door in place. On an Estate Collection double hung, that means checking the constant-force balances, tilt latches, and weatherstripping. On a Classic Collection IGU, we confirm the edge seal failure and measure the unit.
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Written quote before work. We hand you a written price. No work starts until you approve it. That’s the rule on every job, no exceptions.
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Repair or install. We use genuine CGI parts when available. For seal failures, we replace the sash or IGU to factory spec, using correct setting blocks and sealant lines.
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Testing. We cycle the window full open and closed. We check drainage on horizontal rollers. We run a water test on sealed units when the job calls for it.
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Written guarantee. Every repair gets a written guarantee. If it fails, our second visit is free. That’s the 365-Day Done Right Promise, and it applies to the work we just performed on your CGI product.
CGI Products We Service & Install in Orlando
We service and install across the CGI Estate Collection, Classic Collection, and Targa Collection, plus the Estate Fixed Window. Our focus areas include hurricane impact windows, single and double hung windows, and horizontal roller windows. We keep OEM-compatible balances, rollers, locks, crank operators, and weatherstripping stocked locally for faster turnaround on common CGI repairs. If your product line isn’t listed here, call us anyway. CGI’s frame and hardware design carries across many series, and we’ve likely worked on it before.
We Also Service These Brands
If your home has a mix of brands, we handle that too. We install and service PGT, CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems alongside CGI. Many Orlando homes have more than one manufacturer on the same house, and we’ll work on all of them without making you call a second contractor.
FAQs – CGI Windows & Doors Service in Orlando
No. We are an independent CGI service provider, not an authorized dealer or warranty station. That independence means we repair CGI windows and doors honestly, without a manufacturer pushing us to sell replacements. We use genuine CGI parts whenever they’re available.
The constant-force balance springs inside the sash have likely fatigued from heat cycling and humidity. Orlando’s climate accelerates that wear. We replace both balances and the tilt latches, usually in one visit, and the sash operates smoothly again. Call (850) 613-9382 for a written quote on your specific window.
Yes, when it makes sense. Fogging means the insulated glass unit’s edge seal has failed. We can replace the IGU or the full sash, depending on the frame condition and the unit’s age. We’ll show you both prices and let you decide. Call (850) 613-9382 for a free estimate.
Yes, and sticking horizontal rollers are usually a roller or track problem, not a frame problem. Dried-out rollers, worn track glides, or weeping corner seals pulling loose are the common causes in Orlando. We replace the rollers and reseal the corners so water drains properly.
The crank operator gear is stripped. That’s the most common failure on CGI casement and awning windows. We replace the operator, check the hinge arms and rollers, and get the window opening and closing the way it should. It’s a common fix and usually quick.
Yes. Warranty status doesn’t affect serviceability. We repair Targa Collection windows with genuine CGI parts when they’re available, and quality aftermarket options when they aren’t. An out-of-warranty window is often still a good repair candidate. Call (850) 613-9382 for an exact quote, free of charge.
Most CGI repairs in Orlando run between $180 and $650 depending on the part and the labor involved. A balance spring replacement on an Estate double hung is typically $180 to $340 per window. IGU or sash replacement for a fogged Classic Collection unit runs $350 to $900 depending on size and glass package. Call (850) 613-9382 and we’ll give you a written price before any work begins.
Book Your CGI Service in Orlando, FL
If your CGI window or door isn’t working the way it should, call (850) 613-9382. Spencer Odell and our Orlando team will answer your questions directly, schedule a diagnosis, and put the price in writing before we touch anything. Free estimates, written guarantees, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise on every job.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner at Hale Windows Orlando, serving Orlando since 2009.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Hale Windows Orlando
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.