Benefits of Choosing a Certified Milgard Dealer in Arizona
You might be thinking certifications are no big deal—or that they just end up costing you more. But nay, dear skeptic, that assumption is incorrect. If you’re even considering Milgard windows, this particular certification can actually save you money. And in today’s economy, where a dozen eggs costs the same as a pound of steak? That’s no joke.
DunRite is a Milgard Certified Dealer because of the benefits it provides to our customers. Here’s why it matters.
1. Lower Prices When You’re Certified
What’s the #1 benefit homeowners LOVE? Lower prices. Certified dealers are offered better prices than non-certified purchasers when placing an order with the manufacturer, so ultimately, the homeowner pays less for their Milgard product.
Each installer sets their own rates for labor and markups, so as you’re comparing estimates from different companies, you’ll see some variation in total cost. But here’s the kicker: certified Milgard dealers pay less for the product itself. That means an ethical installer—like DunRite—can pass that savings straight to you with fair, transparent pricing. No fluff, no games.
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2. Exclusive Promotional Discounts Nobody Else Gets
One of the biggest benefits of working with a certified Milgard dealer? The PRICES! They’re cheaper than what a non-certified contractor or installer will pay. That’s passed along to you.
What’s also passed along are the occasional rebates Milgard offers. They are only offered to their dealers, no one else, and that savings goes directly to the homeowner after purchase.
If anyone suddenly “finds” a rebate mid-quote, or needs to talk to their manager to magically lower the price, it might be a sales tactic—not a genuine deal.
Milgard mails rebates directly after the fact, as do almost all reputable manufacturers.
3. Automatic Warranty Enrollment, No Effort Required
Warranties can be tricky. Some manufacturers give you a very short time to register your product—miss the deadline, and the warranty disappears, no matter how much you spent. Others charge a fee to transfer the warranty if you’ve bought a home with recently replaced windows or doors… and with deadlines so short, most new homeowners miss it while they’re still figuring out which box has the coffee mugs. Hmmm. Does that feel a bit intentional? Maybe.
While the windows and doors industry isn’t quite that dramatic, many manufacturers do require the homeowner to register their purchase manually. It’s not hard—but it’s one more thing to remember.
Not with Milgard. The moment your order is placed by a certified dealer, you’re automatically enrolled in the warranty. No forms, no fees, no forgotten deadlines. And nothing that isn’t in the customer’s very best interest.
We like that.
4. Streamlined Warranty Claims Take the Hassle Out of Repair
When something goes wrong, nobody wants to spend their time jumping through hoops to find old documentation and the original order number, or prove how the product was installed. The homeowner wants to make one quick phone call to the installer, or send them an email… and know it’s handled.
We can appreciate that. And that ability to just take care of any product or installation issue quickly and easily is what DunRite’s all about. Our smooth, no-hassle service is designed to keep it simple and easy for our customers. Milgard’s certification is part of how we make that happen. We’ve worked with this manufacturer for decades and the mutual trust we’ve built, backed by certification, ensures minimal friction and delays when a warranty claim needs to be handled.
5. Training That Sets Industry Standards for ALL Manufacturers
Milgard offers AAMA training for all of their dealers. A long established, reputable trade association that creates standards and certifications for the industry, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association is the mastermind behind the InstallationMasters® program, which certifies individuals on industry-standard methods for best practices. It offers a field level certification for installers, and a professional certification for those in the industry who do not physically install windows and doors, but want to grow their expertise.
What about the FGIA (Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance), you might ask? The AAMA and FGIA merged in 2020.
DunRite is pleased to offer THREE members of its team that are InstallationMaster certified: Sal Sucato, Chris Young and JJ Kelso. All three have earned the combined field certification for both new construction and replacement of windows and exterior doors. If you’re curious what this includes, you can visit InstallationMasters.com to learn more about their training.
It’s worth noting that most manufacturers (including Milgard) require specific installation methods to qualify for a warranty claim. Anything else can impact performance of the product, and cause product issues not covered by warranty. AAMA training ensures installers know those methods front-to-back.
Milgard Certification is a Symbol of Trust
This is all some good information to have, right? In a nutshell, homeowners should care that DunRite is a certified Milgard dealer because it gives them a direct connection to the manufacturer for service and product issues. Let’s face it, dealers often have more direct access and leverage with a manufacturer than individual homeowners do. They are backed by a strong relationship that homeowners don’t typically have. Sometimes, that leads to getting things done a lot faster, with fewer questions. This can be useful!
And because of the automatic warranty enrollment that happened when the product was ordered, documentation isn’t required. It’s like someone waves a little fairy dust, and things move forward.
It also allows us to sell Milgard product that’s unavailable otherwise, which is some of the best available. We’re especially fond of their fiberglass line, the Milgard Ultra Series.
We’re also an Andersen Certified Contractor.
Schedule a free, no-pressure consultation today if you’re a homeowner in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area who’d like to talk about all things Milgard or windows! We’d love to chat.
Last Updated 06/30/25.
