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DOOR / WINDOW COMPANY 2. Metropolitan High Performance Windows 940 E. Orangethorpe Ave., Suite G, Anaheim; 800-995-8878; mhiwindows.com Consistency and personalized service are what sets small, family-owned Metropolitan High Performance Windows apart, the company’s Amanda Richart said. “When (customers) call us, they know what to expect, from who answers the phone to who makes the sale and performs the window installation — there are no surprises, just high-quality, reliable service,” Richart said. As for industry trends showing up locally, Richart cited one in particular — colored windows. “The most popular choice among California homeowners are black vinyl windows. The rising sales of colored windows — specifically black window frames — is indicative of homeowners’ preference for dark-colored windows, which provide a stark contrast to lighter-colored walls or siding materials,” she said.
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A New View Windows and Doors in Anaheim was voted the Best Door and Window company in the Best of Orange County readers poll.
1. A New View Windows & Doors 3445 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim; 714-953-7663; anewviewwindows.com Windows and doors aren’t just a matter of aesthetics: There’s a lot of value in replacing and upgrading them to drive down heating and cooling costs and upgrade your home’s value. A New View Windows & Doors, which opened in 2001, knows this well. The company works with the biggest name-brand manufacturers while ensuring its customers get quality materials for a fair price. It also makes sure the products are right for the environment and fit clients’ tastes and goals. It’s not just better energy efficiency that homeowners want today: They want bigger, vinyl windows with more glass, “disappearing” sliders to create real indoor-outdoor spaces, eye-catching, statement entry doors and more. Many homes throughout Orange County were built during the post-
World War II housing boom with a different aesthetic, so this turns window and door replacement into a bigger project. At A New View’s 5,000-square-foot showroom, there are hundreds of displays of entry, French and sliding patio doors and all types of new windows, from horizontal sliding to awning, fixed and bay. A New View can also do custom and specialty doors and windows. Another popular offering at A New View is siding services featuring James Hardie Siding, made of fiber cement. It’s durable and paintable and some of the products come with a 30-year guarantee. The company also serves as a one-stop-shop for such items as plantation shutters, window shades, crown molding and more.
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3. Hardy Windows 1639 E. Miraloma Ave., Placentia; 714-996-1807; orangecountywindowanddoor.com Hardy Windows, which started in a garage almost 30 years ago, has grown into a company with more than 150 employees, a 30,000-squarefoot showroom and a reputation for treating customers well — the last factor being part of why it is a BBB Torch Awards for Ethics finalist. “Customers like that we are here to help our community make a decision, not shove a sale in your face for the sake of profit,” said Freddy Arvizu, Hardy Windows’ marketing and advertising coordinator. This past year, Arvizu said Hardy Windows noticed an uptick in customers seeking more comfort as they spent more time in their homes. “So many people are working from home and are starting to realize how hot their homes are getting,” Arvizu said. “Getting new double-pane, argonfilled windows will help to reduce heat and energy costs as well as improve the value of your home.”
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