Stop Fighting With Your Old Windows
You know the drill. It’s the first nice day of spring, and you try to open your living room window. You push up, nothing happens. You try again, and maybe one side moves a quarter of an inch.
Let’s be brutally honest — if your house still has 40-year-old wood frames, those counter-balance pulleys are likely shot. The wood is probably rotting at the sill, and that single-pane glass is actively draining your bank account every time the furnace kicks on in January.
The traditional double-hung window is the most popular architectural style in the Midwest. But if you are going to replace them, you cannot afford to buy cheap, recycled-plastic boxes from a national hardware chain. They will warp after one Chicago winter.
The Engineering of a Modern Double-Hung
When we tear out old windows, we replace them with high-performance, first-generation virgin vinyl.
Why? Because virgin vinyl doesn't rot, peel, or rust from moisture damage. Our Chicago double hung windows (manufactured by Advanced Window Corp.) feature a constant force counter-balance system. That means they never need adjustment — they just glide.
Here is the best part: both the top and bottom sashes open for maximum ventilation. And when it’s time to clean them, both sashes tilt inward. You can clean the exterior glass while standing in your living room. No ladders required.
Let's Look at the Hard Numbers
If you are researching double hung replacement windows, you’ve probably noticed that most companies hide their prices. They want to trap you in a three-hour sales presentation. We prefer to operate transparently.
Here is exactly what our baseline product costs:
- Compact Openings: A 24x36 Double Hung White Window starts at $281.54.
- Standard Utility: A 28x38 Double Hung White Window is priced at $285.82.
- Mid-Size Rooms: A 30x42 Double Hung White Window runs $290.07.
- Larger Views: A 32x46 Double Hung White Window sits at $294.43.
(Note: These are the direct product costs for the baseline units. The final installed price will vary based on glass upgrades — like triple-coat Low-E glass or specific Argon gas packages — and the complexity of removing your old frames).
The Installation Reality
Buying the window is only 10% of the battle. The other 90% is the installation.
If a contractor squeezes a perfectly square vinyl window into an un-square, settling Chicago brick opening without properly shimming and insulating the gaps, the window will bind. The weatherstripping will fail.
When you hire WarmDreams, you get our in-house crews. We remove the old units, dispose of them, and properly flash and seal every single side of the new frame. We ensure the thermal spacer tech actually performs its job: keeping your house warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Browse our sizing configurations below. If you need to mix and match styles, we also carry matching Casement Windows and Awning Windows. Find your fit, and call us at 224-225-8685 for a fast, no-nonsense estimate.