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Founded in 1956, we have over 65 years of experience to help remodel your home. We stand behind our work and pride ourselves on our customer service and consultative approach.\u003C\u002Fp>Alco Products Inc offers residential installation of vinyl, fiberglass, wood, and aluminum windows; storm windows; and vinyl, fiberglass, wood, French, sliding glass, patio, and storm doors.","\"Alco Products is a third-generation, family-owned-and-operated home improvement company serving the Washington, DC, metro area. Founded in 1956, we have over 70 years of experience to help remodel your home. 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Through experience, industry-leading knowledge, superior building practices, and stellar customer service, Exterior Medics is committed to restoring faith in the home improvement industry.\u003C\u002Fp>Exterior Medics, Inc., installs and replaces wood, vinyl, and fiberglass windows and entry, patio, and storm doors.","\"We envision a future where homeowners and communities experience the strength of national resources without losing the personal touch of a trusted local partner. We are committed to delivering scalable excellence while staying grounded in the care, communication, and community values that define us.\"","6th year as a Best Pick","2021-04-27T00:00:00.000Z","MHIC-127518, 410520000007","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Lifetime workmanship warranty\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Manufacturer warranties honored\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Springfield","VA",[39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106],{"contractor_id":174,"display_name":175,"url_name":176,"company_logo":177,"phone":178,"avg_rating":24,"review_count":179,"short_desc":180,"quote":181,"best_pick_text":182,"signing_date":183,"years_as_best_pick":184,"license_number":185,"has_liability":32,"workers_compensation":33,"warranty":186,"minimum_job":36,"awards_certifications":36,"address_locality":36,"address_region":36,"profile_city_url_name":6,"service_zips":187,"has_email":13},1990,"American Home Contractors, LLC","american-home-contractors","assets\u002Fcompanylogo\u002F1990\u002F5564c3e4-c02c-442f-8241-f134e63afcc7.jpg","443-273-5352",1662,"American Home Contractors has been in business for 40 years, providing exterior services and upgrades to Maryland, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia homes. We take great pride in saving the community from unscrupulous contractors. American Home Contractors: Installing peace of mind since 1986.","\"American Home Contractors has been in business for 40 years, providing exterior services and upgrades to Maryland, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia homes. We take great pride in saving the community from unscrupulous contractors. 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You should work with a long-standing, trusted and service-focused company. We're now one of the largest national sales and service distributors in the Pella network. We're dedicated to providing a superior product installed by experienced technicians.","\"Purchasing windows and doors is an important investment. You should work with a long-standing, trusted and service-focused company. We're now one of the largest national sales and service distributors in the Pella network. We're dedicated to providing a superior product installed by experienced technicians.\"","3rd year as a Best Pick","2024-06-01T00:00:00.000Z",2,"MHIC-136537, 420222000047","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Pella Limited Lifetime Warranty for wood, fiberglass, and vinyl windows and patio doors\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Pella Limited Warranty for entry doors and other Pella products\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Vienna",[39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106],{"contractor_id":205,"display_name":206,"url_name":207,"company_logo":208,"phone":209,"avg_rating":146,"review_count":210,"short_desc":211,"quote":212,"best_pick_text":213,"signing_date":214,"years_as_best_pick":215,"license_number":216,"has_liability":32,"workers_compensation":33,"warranty":217,"minimum_job":36,"awards_certifications":36,"address_locality":36,"address_region":36,"profile_city_url_name":6,"service_zips":218,"has_email":32},3014,"Renewal by Andersen","renewal-by-andersen-maryland","assets\u002Fcompanylogo\u002F3014\u002F19fd3172-45b4-4e47-9e73-115ad7f777fc.jpg","240-570-7219",420,"Renewal by Andersen is the premier window replacement division of Andersen Windows, a company with over 120 years of innovation in crafting high-quality windows. With our customer-centered experience and our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we stand by our work now and for years to come.","\"Renewal by Andersen is the premier window replacement division of Andersen Windows, a company with over 120 years of innovation in crafting high-quality windows. With our customer-centered experience and our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we stand by our work now and for years to come.\"","2nd year as a Best Pick","2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z",1,"MHIC-154876, 420215000125","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>10-year parts and hardware warranty\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>20-year frames and glass warranty\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>5-year installation warranty\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",[39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106],{"contractor_id":220,"display_name":221,"url_name":222,"company_logo":223,"phone":224,"avg_rating":225,"review_count":226,"short_desc":36,"quote":227,"best_pick_text":228,"signing_date":229,"years_as_best_pick":230,"license_number":231,"has_liability":32,"workers_compensation":33,"warranty":232,"minimum_job":233,"awards_certifications":36,"address_locality":36,"address_region":36,"profile_city_url_name":234,"service_zips":235,"has_email":32},3482,"PJ Fitzpatrick, LLC","pj-fitzpatrick","assets\u002Fcompanylogo\u002F3482\u002Fad7bd687-a9dd-4874-a58b-4eede8aca0d7.jpg","301-747-0695",4.8,1247,"\"As one of the most trusted names in home improvement, PJ Fitzpatrick has been providing quality service to homeowners since 1980. Our goal is to leave our customers 100 percent satisfied and to provide the best in siding, roofing, doors, windows, baths, gutters, insulation, and more.\"","1st year as a Best Pick","2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z",0,"MHIC-130457, 420223000113","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Roofing: Limited lifetime warranty on materials and labor, workmanship guaranteed for life of roof\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Siding: Installation and labor warranty matching manufacturer warranty duration; Manufacturer warranties honored\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Windows & Doors: Lifetime workmanship warranty; Manufacturer warranties honored\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>4 windows minimum\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","maryland",[39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,236,237,238,239,240,241,242,243,244,245,246,247,248,249,250,251,252,253,254,255,256,257,258,259,260,261,262,263,264,265,266,267,268,269,270,271,272,273,274,275,276,277,278,279,280,281,282,283,284,285,286,287,288,289,290,291,292,293,294,295,296,297,298,299,300,301,302,303,304,305,306,307,308,309,310,311,312,313,314,315,316,317,318,319,320,321,322,323,324,325,326,327,328,329,330,331,332,333,334,335,336,337,338,339,340,341,342,343],"20701","20705","20706","20707","20708","20715","20716","20720","20721","20723","20724","20755","20759","20763","20765","20769","20770","20771","20772","20774","20776","20777","20778","20783","20794","20810","20812","20814","20815","20816","20817","20818","20832","20833","20837","20838","20839","20841","20842","20850","20851","20852","20853","20854","20855","20860","20861","20862","20866","20868","20871","20872","20874","20876","20877","20878","20879","20880","20882","20886","20889","20892","20895","20896","20899","20901","20902","20903","20904","20905","20906","20910","20912","21012","21029","21032","21035","21036","21037","21042","21043","21044","21045","21046","21054","21056","21061","21075","21076","21077","21108","21113","21114","21122","21140","21144","21146","21401","21402","21403","21405","21409","21723","21737","21738","21765","21794","21797",[345,350,355,360,365],{"company":125,"companyId":124,"companyLogo":127,"rating":24,"text":346,"reviewer":347,"location":348,"date":349,"verified":13,"featured":32},"Everyone we dealt with was extremely professional, accomodating and easy to work with.","Verified Homeowner","Ellicott City, MD","2\u002F2\u002F2026",{"company":142,"companyId":141,"companyLogo":144,"rating":24,"text":351,"reviewer":352,"location":353,"date":354,"verified":13,"featured":32},"They were very professional and were great to work with. Any problems that arose were addressed.","Christian T.","Gaithersburg, MD","9\u002F9\u002F2024",{"company":20,"companyId":19,"companyLogo":22,"rating":24,"text":356,"reviewer":357,"location":358,"date":359,"verified":13,"featured":32},"We had a very good experience working with American Windows; Gary was great as the project coordinator.  One of the windows had flaws in it that only…","Allan W.","Silver Spring, MD","12\u002F24\u002F2021",{"company":109,"companyId":108,"companyLogo":111,"rating":24,"text":361,"reviewer":362,"location":363,"date":364,"verified":13,"featured":32},"customer service went over and beyond excellent care with my intallation needs.","Charles M.","Severn, MD","7\u002F13\u002F2021",{"company":159,"companyId":158,"companyLogo":161,"rating":24,"text":366,"reviewer":367,"location":368,"date":369,"verified":13,"featured":32},"They were very professional, timely, and checked their work. Everything was great.","Jonathan P.","Rockville, MD","5\u002F5\u002F2021",[371,374,377,380,383,386,389],{"question":372,"answer":373},"What makes a Window and Door Replacement company 'Best Pick Certified' in Washington Dc?","\u003Cp>Best Pick Certified Window and Door Replacement companies in Washington Dc have earned their status through independent consumer research—not paid placement. To qualify, a company must meet strict standards:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>High customer satisfaction\u003C\u002Fstrong>: 4.0+ Google rating (25+ reviews) OR 80%+ recommendation rate from surveyed customers\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Verified credentials\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Active state licenses, general liability insurance, and workers' comp (where required)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Financial stability\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Clean credit history and active Secretary of State standing\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Local track record\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Minimum 1 year serving the Washington Dc area\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Certification is re-verified annually, ensuring continued performance.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"question":375,"answer":376},"Do Window and Door Replacement companies pay to be listed as Best Picks?","\u003Cp>No. Window and Door Replacement companies cannot buy Best Pick Certification, improved ratings, or better placement. Our research team independently evaluates companies based on customer satisfaction, licensing, insurance, and business stability—before any business relationship exists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Companies that earn certification pay a participation fee after qualifying, which covers the cost of ongoing research and publication. This fee has no influence on whether a company qualifies or how they appear in our directory.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"question":378,"answer":379},"What is the Best Pick Guarantee for Window and Door Replacement projects?","\u003Cp>The Best Pick Guarantee provides financial protection—up to $2,500 in labor costs—if a Certified Best Pick Window and Door Replacement company fails to deliver on their commitments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>To be eligible:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Contact the company through Best Pick Reports or BestPickReports.com\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Register for the guarantee (free)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Submit any claim within 45 days of the final date of service\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Allow the company the opportunity to resolve the issue first\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>This guarantee applies only to Certified Best Pick companies, not Standard Pros. Full terms are available on \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fguarantee\">our guarantee page\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"question":381,"answer":382},"How can I tell if it's time to contact a window and door company in Washington?","\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Living in a historic Georgetown rowhouse means your local window and door replacement options fall under strict guidelines, where visible sashes must match original wood frames. If you see paint flaking down to bare wood on these street-facing elevations, moisture can rapidly rot wood frames.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Noticing foggy glass between the panes (the seal on the double-pane window has failed — common on windows installed in the late 1980s to mid 1990s) is a standard aging indicator in Petworth brick homes. Mid-Atlantic seasonal temperature changes wear out the seals around the edges of the sealed glass unit (the two panes plus the spacer between them).\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Drafts blowing past your double-hung frames during a cold nor'easter mean the weatherstripping has decayed or the wood has warped. Rattle-prone sashes indicate your heating system is working overtime to combat winter drafts.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>If you spot any of these warning signs, document the issues with photos from the ground and call a contractor who understands the District's strict historic window rules.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"question":384,"answer":385},"Is there anything I can check before calling a window and door company in Washington?","\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>Look for the silver NFRC label on the corner of the glass to identify if your current windows meet our balanced-climate energy rating (ENERGY STAR North-Central V7.0, U-factor 0.25 or lower and SHGC 0.40 or lower), which blocks summer heat while keeping winter warmth inside.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Examine the interior sill plate below your windows in older rowhouses across Capitol Hill for soft dark spots or water stains. You can gently press the trim with a flat screwdriver to test if the wood has deteriorated from water wicking up from the sill or trim (called capillary action).\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Test the operability of bedroom sashes to ensure they slide smoothly; if they stick, ask a local window contractor to evaluate if the framing has shifted.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Cp>WHEN TO STOP AND CALL A PRO: If your home predates 1978, scratching or sanding paint to check for rot is a federal violation under 40 CFR Part 745 without proper containment — let a certified window installation contractor handle it. You must also call a professional for any ladder work on second-story sashes, heavy tempered glass handling, or when removing a window from its rough opening.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"question":387,"answer":388},"What types of window and door services are commonly offered in Washington?","\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Historically compliant wood window and custom door installation services. For properties in Capitol Hill or Georgetown, the preservation board expects entry sashes to match the original layout. Experienced teams specialize in matching these wood styles without compromising modern weatherstripping.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Energy-efficient double-pane installations. Upgrading to insulated glass with an energy-efficient window specialist helps counter mixed-humid seasons by meeting local energy-saving standards (ENERGY STAR North-Central V7.0, U-factor 0.25 or lower) verified by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label. The insulating gas inside leaks out on older units, making modern replacements excellent for winter warmth and summer cooling.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Lead-safe frame extraction on pre-1978 homes. Because most Brookland bungalows and Capitol Hill rows contain lead paint, professional installers must follow the federal Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) safety rules. Certified crews use specialized containment to keep paint chips and dust from contaminating your home during the swap.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>",{"question":390,"answer":391},"How do I find the best window and door replacement company in Washington?","\u003Cp>Vetting home-service contractors in Washington requires looking closely at licensing and bonding rules through the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP). You should confirm they hold a home improvement contractor endorsement with a active $25,000 surety bond and a Clean Hands certificate. Because DC has no competency exam for this work, you must also verify they carry federal EPA lead-safe credentials plus a District-level lead certification through the Department of Energy and Environment. This double-certification is crucial for any window replacement company working on our pre-1978 housing stock in Capitol Hill or Georgetown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make the search easier, you can consult Best Pick Reports to find a certified window and door installer. The companies highlighted must pass a strict six-step verification process that cannot be bought, and they are required to maintain an average 4.0 or higher Google rating or an 80% satisfaction rank. When you select a qualified team through this directory, your project is backed by the $2,500 Best Pick Guarantee. This merit-based resource ensures the company you hire has verified local credentials and a clean credit history.\u003C\u002Fp>",[],[394,398,402,405,408,411,414,417,421,424],{"location":395,"date":396,"message":397},"Centreville","2026-10-18","Like an estimate on installing gutter guards on our townhome.",{"location":399,"date":400,"message":401},"Washington","2026-09-16","We're looking to replace the windows in our historic home in Mt Pleasant. The requirements are wood exterior, double hung, with 2x3s on the top half.",{"location":399,"date":403,"message":404},"2026-06-01","Replacement front door",{"location":399,"date":406,"message":407},"2026-04-06","Need to have a window checked I think the seal is bad, because it leaks when it rains. The window is located on the 14th Fl. of my building.",{"location":7,"date":409,"message":410},"2025-06-30","I am looking to replace one 28x52in double hung window with a larger picture window.",{"location":7,"date":412,"message":413},"2023-07-10","Replace back entry door, add screen door. Masonry work on back deck steps and railing post.",{"location":7,"date":415,"message":416},"2023-06-23","Quote on needed replacement  window sizes, Window need to be  removed & installed. Sizes are as followed:  \r\n17\" x 44-1\u002F4\" (Qty.1) \r\n39-1\u002F4\" x 52\" (Qty.1)\r\n30-1\u002F2\" x 52\" (Qty.2)",{"location":418,"date":419,"message":420},"WASHINGTON","2023-05-08","We have three window panes in our two now windows that have mold in between the panes and need to be replaced",{"location":7,"date":422,"message":423},"2021-11-03","* Check residential casement      windows for  repair or replacement.\r\nNumber of windows:  19",{"location":7,"date":425,"message":426},"2021-09-07","Front door replacement"]