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Author: Kaitlyn Short

LAST UPDATED: August 27th, 2024

Amsco Windows specializes in making quality vinyl and composite windows and doors for the home. The company prides itself on valuing customer feedback and creating sturdy, attractive, environmentally friendly windows. Amsco products have been featured on ABC News, and they meet NFRC thermal performance standards, AAMA structural standards, and Energy Star rating.

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The Good

  • Variety of Options
  • Quality

Variety of Options

Amsco has a variety of options for both windows and doors. These options include varieties in style, frame size, materials, hardware, grid, colors, glass options, resin composite, and insulation. This allows the homeowner to decide which aspects are most important for their needs and then choose according to budget.

Quality

Amsco’s windows qualify for several certifications, including NFRC thermal performance standards, AAMA structural standards, and the Energy Star rating. By qualifying for the NFRC thermal performance standard, Amsco’s windows meet or exceed thermal standards for maximum energy efficiency, cutting heat and cooling costs, and reducing greenhouse emissions. By qualifying for the AAMA structural standards, Amsco’s windows meet or exceed structural performance standards that include tests on air filtration, water leakage, forced entry, wind load pressure, heat resistance and weather-ability. By qualifying for the Energy Star rating, Amsco’s windows meet the guidelines set by the EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy.

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The Bad

  • Limited Warranty
  • Undisclosed Pricing

Limited Warranty

While there is a lifetime warranty on Amsco windows, it does come with a catch. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear; screens; color change; loss of functionality because of hardware corrosion (except stainless steel hardware); glass breakage; failure due to misuse, abuse, or accident; and vibration or rattling of grid bares inside the insulated glass. Additionally, the lifetime warranty only applies in certain instances: the warranty remains in force only as long as the client who lived in the home at the time of installation still lives there. If the client sells the residence, the warranty expires five years from the time the windows were originally installed. So essentially, any defects beyond Amsco’s control are not covered.

Undisclosed Pricing

Amsco provides no information on its website regarding pricing or installation fees. The company may have chosen to not share their pricing because it depends so heavily on a buyer’s choices of grid options, hardware, glass options, styles, and color options, but it does show a lack of transparency.

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The Bottom Line

Amsco provides competitive quality windows for homeowners and businesses, and we applaud Amsco for how many options are provided to customers. However, we worry about the lack of transparency on the company’s site regarding prices. Before choosing Amsco, make sure to verify pricing and determine whether you anticipate needing a warranty.

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Dallas E

The Amsco windows installed into Bates Homes by Valley Glass in Belgrade Montana leak consistently. I called the manufacturer directly and was told by one of their customer services representatives that their windows are designed to allow water into the house. Unbelievable! I asked him several times if that was right. He got angry and said that was indeed the design and that it was not a problem. Neither Bates Homes nor Valley Glass are of any help, saying they think the design is fine.

7 months ago

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SCOTT SCHWARZ

BUYER BEWARE!!!! Purchased $40,000 worth of Studio Series BLACK vinyl windows from Amsco for the new house my wife and I are building. When the installation of the windows started I was shocked to see that the windows were a bronze color - not BLACK. When I called the vendor he informed me that dark bronze is BLACK. I called the sales rep Danny P. at Amsco and was told the same thing. I asked how this could be when the Amsco website for these windows clearly called out and showed a color sample of BLACK - not bronze. I was told that there are several shades of BLACK - who knew!!! In the Amsco universe dark brown is now BLACK. Nowhere on the website or in the order was there any disclosure or clarification that if you order Black vinyl windows you would receive dark bronze - not Black - completely misrepresented. Tried with Amsco customer service to get some assistance and was referred to sales manager Steve C, but never got a call back. Having designed our home around these black windows with black: facia, eves, accent colors, stone veneer, standing seam metal roof on the exterior and black hardware, faucets, granite, etc... on the interior it's completely depressing to have dark bronze windows with no accountability from the manufacturer. If you want Black windows for your project find a different manufacturer and one that will stand behind what they represent to sell.

1 year ago

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Danae Shipman Windsor, CO

We built our house in 2020. We had a few issues with some of our AMSCO windows and reached out to our building rep at BMC. We were told no one could come out because they all had COVID, but would follow-up. A year and a half later, an AMSCO rep, Alex C, finally came out and said he would replace the basement patio door (even tho all patio doors don't work properly) and the bathroom window. Three months later, my husband reached out to the AMSCO rep again to find out the status of those replacements and the rep said they were making them and wanted to make sure they were built properly. Fast forward another three months, and my husband called the AMSCO rep to find out the status and left a voicemail. The AMSCO rep has not responded. A month later, I called the AMSCO rep and left a message on his voicemail and he hasn't responded. It has been over two years since we moved in and those windows have not been replaced and the AMSCO rep has not followed up. We are unable to finish our basement until that patio door is replaced. We would really like to get this resolved. We would like at least a courtesy call or something to let us know when those windows will be replaced. We have been more than patient.

1 year ago

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Stacy Rea Colorado Springs, CO

Since May I’ve been reaching out to Amsco directly and to their local dealers trying to get two warranty issues resolved It is now August and Amsco has still not returned my calls or emails. I filled out their warranty request email twice, the second time they responded with a request for pictures. I sent the pictures and have heard nothing since then. Repeat inquiries have been met with silence. Their local dealers are just as bad, there are two in my area and as soon as they learn that I need warranty work, they stop returning calls and emails. What is the point of a warranty if they won’t respond to warranty requests? The seal is broken on one window with condensation between the panes, the second window has a cracked frame. I would recommend to all consumers that you avoid this company.

1 year ago

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Cathy Peacher Chula Vista, CA

It's been over a month and no one will return my call. I need a replacement window due to condensation. I was told by my installer JB Windows of San Diego to call Terry at AMSCO . Talked to her at least a month ago and she said she'd get back to me. I keep calling and it goes to voicemail. BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE. So much for the warranty. She could at least return my call to tell me if I can get it replaced.

5 years ago

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