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DOUBLE PANE WINDOWS

Serving the Scottsdale & Phoenix Metro Area From Our Family to Yours

Arizona is hot, so when replacing older windows, most homeowners want double-pane windows to save on their electric bill. It costs less to keep the heat out than it does to let it in, then cool the room down to a comfortable temperature.

Double-pane windows have two panes of glass, with the gap between them filled with argon gas as an insulation barrier. Not only does this keep the heat out of your home, but it provides a buffer to reduce noise from outside the home, dramatically cutting noise.

double paned windowBecause they are so tightly sealed to retain the gas, they also help keep desert dust from your home, reducing the amount of dusting and vacuuming needed to keep a home clean.

Ask us today about the different types of dual-pane windows available, and the benefits. They’re something we highly recommend, especially when combined with a low-e glass coating for even more energy efficiency!

 

“My experience with this company was excellent.
The entire team is friendly, knowledgeable and informative.”

A Few Double-Pane Window Brands We Carry…

Andersen Certified Contractor
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Milgard Certified Dealer logo

Here’s What Our Customers Say…

DunRite Windows & Doors
4.8
Based on 205 reviews
So thankful we went with a friend's referral of DunRite Windows and Doors. Cory and Demetri were the best! Showed up on time, friendly, and respectful of keeping things clean. We are really happy and would highly recommend them! Thanks guys!
Rhonda McCleary
Rhonda McCleary
1701116323
Sal went beyond expectations to assist us with finding parts for our doors. This is a company I would not hesitate to recommend if you are looking for great customer service!
Valda Charles
Valda Charles
1700575159
Professional, fair, reliable, efficient, friendly, and CLEAN!!!
John Bommarito
John Bommarito
1700564341
My experience with Dunrite windows was very positive from start to finish. I selected them for two reasons. Obviously price was important but being a Rosie on the House partner was equally important. I’ve used Rosie vetted businesses in the past with total peace of mind. From the first meeting with Tony to the installation with Colin and Matt who did their best to protect our furnishings and keep the intrusion and disruption to a minimum my wife and I were impressed as well as my neighbors who have commented. I would absolutely recommend Dunrite to anyone needing windows and doors!
Mike Robertson
Mike Robertson
1700534122
We had a great team, Colin and Matt, installed our new windows from DunRite last Friday. They were professional and friendly and did an expert job. Every window looks beautiful and functions perfectly. In the future, we will return to DunRite for purchase and installation of new doors
Glenn Wester
Glenn Wester
1699904159
We had a great team, Colin and Matt, installed our new windows from DunRite last Friday. They were professional and friendly and did an expert job. Every...
Glenn W.
Glenn W.
1699867389
We had a great team , Colin And Matt, install our new windows from DunRite today. They were professional and friendly and did an expert job. Every window looks beautiful and functions perfectly.In the future , we will return to DunRite for purchase and installation of new doors.
G Wester
G Wester
1699652457
Very courteous employees. Did job right the 1st time. Milgard windows are very durable, good quality and craftsmanship. DunRite windows were done right. Another satisfied customer. Give the 3 employees a raise please, as they deserve it. 😊 Thank-you Dunrite!
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
1699489012
Great company to do business with. Highly recommended!
Baren Galgalo
Baren Galgalo
1698789621
Our windows look great! There was a bit of stucco cracking around the windows after a few days. When we called they sent someone right out to fix the problem. Wonder service and pricing.
Cheryl Izatt
Cheryl Izatt
1696621986
Great attention to caulking, stucco and cleanup. Well done!
DunRite did an exhibit recently replacing-7 windows. The owner is very active with his company and follows up shoulder you have any concerns I recommend this company for you window needs.
J Jeffrey
J Jeffrey
1696382362
Colin and Matt were my installers. They arrived on time, were polite, and respectful of my property. I have shutters and they worked carefully around them. Clean up each day was thorough. I am thrilled with the installation and quality of my new windows and door. Jan was the DunRite rep. I worked with for my estimate. He took the time to explain the product, answer all my questions, and give me a timeline. There was no hard sell involved with the estimate. Anytime I called the head office my call was answered without having to jump through hoops. I would recommend DunRite to anyone interested in window replacement.
Paulette Delich
Paulette Delich
1696254327
We used DunRite years ago on our condo. Great experience! Now we needed all new windows and arcadia door in our house. I did alot of research and got quotes for quality, materials, reputation and service. Hands down went with DunRite (again). I highly recommend! The crew is Amazing!
Excellent window installation by DunRite. Did our whole house and all the staff were professional and nice. Cleaned up well. Management was very responsive to any questions or concerns. Would respond within 12 hours!
Noreen Pogue
Noreen Pogue
1695844102
We used DunRite Windows and doors to complete a window and door project that another company had started. Now that the project is finished we can honestly say that DunRite won in every category: price (comparing same exact product), follow up and follow through, quality control (what arrived was free from damage unlike the previous company), and overall experience. We will use DunRite for any future needs!
Michelle
Michelle
1695150091
Chris, Jason, and Brian replaced 4 large windows, in my kitchen on September 5th. They arrived on time and clearly knew what they were doing. They were very professional and nice! There was no mess left but most of all they look great! Thanks again to them !
Debbie Wentrup
Debbie Wentrup
1694129889
Dunrite was a great choice to install our window. Even though we only replaced our large front window, they treated us like we were valued customers. The process from purchase to installation went exactly as planned and we were kept informed even when our window arrived broke from the factory. The window looks great and increased the curb appeal of our house. Job well done.
Ti Talleri
Ti Talleri
1693019412
I will say if you want something done call the owner Sal of DunRite directly. Leaving a message with his staff will not expedite a repair. While they the...
Bonnie M.
Bonnie M.
1691762548
My new door is beautiful. It arrived early. Installation was very well done.
Debbie Gallett
Debbie Gallett
1690834443
Replace a patio window & bedroom window with windows that have sound dampening features. They did a professional & clean job. Visited the house, measured & gave quote, sent another tech to ensure measurements are accurate, arrived when they said they would, educated me along the way, including window rail maintenance using pledge lemon spray, NOT WD 40. Cleaned up their mess, & I will now use them for the remainder of my home. Great work!!
Steve Pish
Steve Pish
1686440194
Incredibly professional, reliable, competitive and knowledgeable company. I had a million questions about the window installation process and they were...
Katya B.
Katya B.
1685964820
Finally decided to upgrade my windows and they guys did an amazing job.
After interviewing 6 window companies I settled on DunRite. The team was excellent. Very knowledgeable, respectful , hard working. I was amazed .
jane turock
jane turock
1680905885
I shopped about 20 companies for our whole house window replacement project, and from the sales process with Rick Ritivoy, to working with the office to schedule my project in stages (bathroom windows had to go in first as a shower remodel was contingent on having those in before it could begin) to the actual work being performed, my entire experience was excellent. A lot of companies out there tried the hard sell, which fell flat, but DunRite was happy to work with me over email first and I went went them because of the double lifetime warranty on the windows, and the lifetime labor warranty, on top of having the best price for the types of windows I wanted.Chris, Matt, Jason, and the rest of the crew that did my install were all very professional and accommodating to all requests. They were a pleasure to work with!I’ve had a lot of contractors in and out of my house that last couple months, and DunRite far exceeded all other companies. I would definitely use them again!!!
I shopped about 20 companies for our whole house window replacement project, and from the sales process with Rick Ritivoy, to working with the office to...
Greg G.
Greg G.
1677678779
Absolutely impressed with DunRite from start to finish. We got quotes from many companies who gave us a lot of great information but DunRite was by far the most informative. They weren’t pressuring us at all and spent quite a bit of time with us going over all of our options and answering any questions we had. They actually gave us multiple ballpark quotes on site for different configurations we were considering which helped us choose what was right for us. They weren’t the cheapest quote we got but I still feel we got way more value than we would have with another company. The wait time was not bad considering how backed up the industry is right now, and when it came time for install both of the install teams sent out to install our windows were incredibly professional. They moved and covered items in the area to keep them from getting too dirty or breaking anything, they were quick and respectful of our time and space. The installed windows look fantastic and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome.I would absolutely recommend DunRite to anyone looking for window replacements, they are fantastic to work with and I do not think you’ll be disappointed!
Ray Dunn
Ray Dunn
1676990468
DunRite gave a great price for a high quality front door. Installers were on time, worked efficiently and cleaned up afterwards. We had a perfect new front door!
Jenny Cho
Jenny Cho
1674421080
They showed up on time did the work with professional courtesy and quality. They even fixed a couple minor issues with no hesitation. They offered before I could ask. Highly recommended. Colin and Matt were the install team and Jan was my initial contact. All get my highest recommendation.
Peter DeFalco
Peter DeFalco
1673558835
We used DunRite about 3 years ago when we had a new sliding door installed; it's been beautiful and functional ever since. Our kids got something jammed in the mechanism recently that called for a service visit from Tyler who was so professional and so kind. The issue proved to be more complex and called for back up from his boss JJ, who was just as professional and kind. They fixed the issue quickly, they were so personable, and made my day with their kind service!
Erika Nielsen
Erika Nielsen
1673549021
We used DunRite about 3 years ago when we had a new sliding door installed; it's been beautiful and functional ever since. Our kids got something jammed in...
Erika N.
Erika N.
1673520266
DunRite Windows & Doors recently replacedour windows, seventeen in all, in our two story home. Obviously not an easy job, however, the installers were...
Ruthann S.
Ruthann S.
1673272133
Good window installation companies are hard to come by. Other have very high pressure sales tactics and use third parties to do the actual install. These...
Brandon R.
Brandon R.
1669106914
These guys are very professional and their workmanship is outstanding. I'm so happy that I chose them to do my commercial doors and windows for my house. I...
Lana W.
Lana W.
1668536204
If you're considering having new windows installed, do yourself a huge favor and give Sal a call. The guy's been in the biz for years and years and know his...
Rl R.
Rl R.
1589401391
I am very happy to say that my experience with DunRite Windows was excellent. Colin and Jesse were great. Friendly , courteous , neat and clean. Did I...
Patricia C.
Patricia C.
1585726543
We used Dunrite based on customer high ratings and the company did not disappoint. We had a custom made window and custom made door and frame with a security screen installed the house we just recently purchased.

The installers were efficient and cleaned everything up nicely. Our salesman, Sal, was awesome. He was very accommodating. He answered some questions for me about other windows and doors in my house. He offered my advice on some screen installation. He actually recommended a different type of company to complete the work I wanted done. (just like the movie Miracle on 34th Street). We were not happy with one of the choices we made with the door installation. We thought we would like our choice of framework but did not like the selection once it was up. Even though it was DunRite’s fault, they exchanged the section we were not happy with and did not charge us extra money for their time or the new materials.

I would highly recommend the company.
Yvette Speers
Yvette Speers
1464285541
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Answers to Common Questions about Double-Paned Windows

Double-pane windows contain two panes of glass, sandwiched in one frame, typically with gas insulation between the layers to block heat transference.  They also typically include two or more layers of low-e coatings on the glass to help with energy efficiency.

Single-pane windows with just one pane of glass are an outdated, obsolete window that have been replaced with more efficient products. Triple-pane windows are available, but they are very expensive and we typically don’t recommend them in the Phoenix area. They’re most energy efficient in cold weather, not hot, so they can be might be something to consider in Northern Arizona.  They also are excellent at dampening sound, for homes near a highway or airport.

Now considered the standard window, double-pane windows have steadily replaced single-pane windows due to their improved energy efficiency. They can provide a substantial improvement in the comfort of a home, and reduce utility bills quite a bit. Even today’s double-paned windows compared to double-paned windows of 15-20 years ago are a much better product. Double-paned windows are absolutely worth it – and we’ll throw in an Argon gas upgrade at no charge! We feel it should be standard in today’s windows.

According to Energy Star®, you can save up to 31% on AC bills in the Southwest by upgrading from a single-pane window to double-pane windows on your home. Even better, a $412 monthly utility bill in the summer can drop to as little as $185 for a Phoenix resident – that’s a significant 51% drop!

Owner Sal Sucato suggests most homeowners may see a more modest decrease of 20-35% for their homes, depending on many variables. And if you already have double-pane windows on your home, consider replacing them if they’re more than 15-20 years old. We’ve seen a lot of improvements in window energy efficiency since then, and modern windows are substantially better than those manufactured a few decades ago. You might be surprised at the difference it can make on your utility bills.

If it’s time to replace your older windows, call us today for an estimate. You’ll appreciate our 5-star reputation, lifetime installation warranty for as long as you own your home, and careful attention to details!

Triple-pane windows are also available from many manufacturers now, too, but we don’t recommend them for desert climates. They are very expensive, and provide a better return for the extra costs in cold weather, not hot. They might be something to consider in Northern Arizona, however, or for locations that need noise dampening. For more information, you might find our article “Do Triple-Pane Windows Save Money” helpful.

Cleaning a double-pane window is much like cleaning any other window. Since you can’t clean between the panes of glass, which are hermetically sealed, you’ll simply clean the glass on the interior and exterior. It’s best to use a cleaning product approved by the manufacturer, but we’re fond of e-cleaning clothes that use only water. They work very well, with no ingredients that can damage delicate films and coatings. We don’t recommend using a vinegar or ammonia based product.

If cloudiness is simply condensation on glass inside the home, that can be wiped away with a dry cloth. It’s not a concern or a sign the windows aren’t energy efficient, or that the argon insulation (if you have any) has failed, it simply means the the glass on the inside of the home is warmer than the outside, which is common inside of a cozy, warm house when it’s a cold winter day outside.

If the cloudiness is between double panes of glass, there is no way to clean between the glass. We recommend reaching out to the installer to see if there is an issue that an existing warranty might cover, or having a windows and doors company come out to the home to check if the seals have failed. If it’s just one window, a glass repair company can swap out the double-paned glass as a single unit, replacing it with a new unit that is sealed with argon gas. There’s no need to call a window and door company, who typically don’t handle one repair.

You cannot clean the inside of a double-pane glass window. The two panes are sealed inside the window frame as a single unit, often with an Argon gas insulation between them. If there is something between the panes that requires cleaning, such as insect activity, mold, dirt or moisture, it’s most likely that the seal of that window has been compromised and needs to be replaced.

If you know who installed the windows, it’s best to contact them, since they can determine if a warranty service call is required.

If you aren’t sure who installed the windows, and you are having issues with three or more windows, we recommend calling a windows and doors company for a quote on new windows.

If it’s just one window, call a glass repair company, who can swap out the entire double-pane unit.

Double-paned windows can drastically reduce noise when compared to a single-pane window, but for the best noise suppression, we recommend considering triple-pane windows. They won’t help much with energy efficiency in hot weather, since they’re most suited to cold climates, but they can make a substantial impact for noise reduction.

We recommend speaking with a window and door company who can talk about the various pros and cons of different manufacturer products, and the cost impact of various noise suppression options. It can be quite expensive, so be prepared to compare costs so you can make an educated decision whether it’s worth the upgrade to your budget. If the problem impacts just one side of your house, such as an extremely noisy neighbor or adjacent freeway, you may want to consider triple-paned windows on that side of the house, or just the bedroom window on that side, and matching double-pane windows throughout the rest of the home where noise isn’t an issue.

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