Replacement Window and Door Blog

For many years now, Custom Exchange has been considered one of the top replacement window companies in Fremont, California. We consistently get calls and emails from Fremont homeowners who are looking for high-quality replacement windows at affordable prices and that are installed by highly skilled professionals. Many of these homeowners are referred to our company by their friends and neighbors in Fremont who have used our company in the past and were impressed by the products and service we provide.

Unfortunately, our company doesn’t always show up in online lists of the top replacement window companies in Fremont because our address is technically in Pleasanton. However, we do a ton of work in Fremont every year and have many satisfied customers in that city who are enjoying their new windows and doors from Custom Exchange. We offer replacement windows and doors that work well in the Bay Area climate and that come with industry-leading warranties. Our installers are highly trained and work efficiently on every job to complete them in a timely manner. Our company also offers amazing customer service from the beginning of the process, all the way through to the end! As a result, we are one of the top-rated replacement window companies in the area, with hundreds of five-star reviews on Yelp alone!

Here’s just one of the reviews from a Fremont homeowner:

Michal and his guys [from Custom Exchange] were prompt and service was fast. I was on the fence about replacing the windows of our home but I’m glad that I did. The windows on the home were single pane aluminum – from when the house was built in the 1960’s I’m sure. We live a block away from a busy boulevard and sometimes when trucks would pass by the windows would rattle. The wind would blow through the windows and the window screens have been gone for years.  I’m not joking when I say that whatever temperature it was outside, the house was inside. I’m pretty sure this house was built with no insulation. In the summer it would get hot, in the winter it would get cold.  We even resorted to putting blankets over the windows in the winter time or trying to seal them with plastic.

Surprisingly my favorite thing about these windows has been the reduction in the level of noise from outside.  The garbage pick-up no longer wakes me up every Wednesday and morning commute traffic from the boulevard is no longer noticeable. I really like that the heat stays in during the winter and the heat stays out in the summer. The other great thing has been the locks. We went from the old style, hand crank windows, to these sliders with a couple of flip latches and deadbolt-style locks. Definitely the kind of windows that you want if you use an alarm system/security. Finally (and this is the most simple joy that came from the whole process) we have screens. We can now open the windows and enjoy the fresh or polluted (depending on air quality that day) breeze that the bay area is so famously known for and not worry about being “bugged” by mosquitos or flies.  They also keep our cats in!

The whole process took about half a day. Inside/outside looks a lot better. We sleep a bit easier because it is warmer/cooler and much more quiet. All in all, I’d say it was the right choice!”

– Benjamin C., Fremont, CA

Custom Exchange has many more satisfied customers, just like Benjamin C. in Fremont. If you live in Fremont and are looking for a great replacement window company—one that will provide your home with energy-efficient windows and doors that also make your home quieter—contact us at Custom Exchange. We can help you select the perfect new windows and doors for your home and install them with precision.

It’s the time of year when many people are thinking about filing their tax returns for last year, so we thought it would be a good time to talk about a great way to reduce your tax bill for the current year. Recently, new federal tax credits went into effect that affect homeowners who make energy efficiency improvements in their homes. There are a variety of improvements that qualify, and one of them is installing new, energy-efficient windows and doors.

What does this mean exactly? It means that if you have qualifying replacement windows installed in your home this year, you can get a tax credit on your 2023 tax return! How much, you ask? You can get up to $600 back on the cost of your replacement windows, and up to $500 back on replacement patio doors—for a total of up to $1,100! This credit can reduce the amount you owe on your 2023 tax return.

How to Get a Tax Credit on Energy-Efficient Replacement Windows for Your Danville Home

Here’s how you qualify for a tax credit on a replacement window purchase: First, you must select replacement windows and doors that are on Energy Star’s approved list. This list is constantly being updated, so be sure to verify that the windows you want to purchase are on it. You should also save your receipt that shows the type of windows and doors you purchased, how much you paid for them, and the date on which they were installed. Then, when you go to file your 2023 tax return next year, tell your accountant or indicate in your tax return software that you made an energy efficiency home improvement during the year. After answering a few simple questions, you should get the appropriate tax credit. Be sure to hang on to your receipt in case you are ever audited. Of course, we aren’t tax experts here at Custom Exchange, so if you have any detailed questions about the tax credit, be sure to ask your accountant for clarification.

Tax credits like these are the government’s way of encouraging homeowners to reduce their energy usage. You can do multiple energy-saving improvements to your home, but there is a yearly limit on tax credits you can receive in a year. Currently, you can only claim up to $1,200 in credits annually.

Savings in Addition to the Federal Tax Credit on Replacement Windows and Doors

There’s more good news! Not only will you get a credit on your tax return, but you will also start saving money on your monthly energy bills as soon as your new windows and patio doors are installed. Our customers tell us that they see a noticeable difference on their bills—especially in the hot summer months. Replacement windows really are a great investment in your home! They never go out of style and keep saving you money month after month.

Contact Custom Exchange to learn more about having energy-efficient replacement windows installed in your Danville home. We can schedule a free, in-home appointment during which you can have all your questions answered and receive a quote.

If you own a home in Fremont, there are likely a lot of projects on your home improvement to-do list. It seems like homes are always in need of upgrades, repairs, or general maintenance. If having replacement windows installed is one of the items on your list, here’s why we think you should move it to the top of the list, making this project a priority for the new year.

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With the arrival of Winter in Pleasanton, you may be more aware than ever of how much your windows contribute to the chill that is in your home—especially at night or on windy days. All you have to do is stand next to one of your old windows, and you feel noticeably colder. You crank up your home’s heater, but all the while, you are thinking about how much your next energy bill will be.

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Some of our customers seem to really enjoy the process of shopping for replacement windows. They geek out on the various energy-saving features and spend a lot of time looking at the design options, such as frame styles and grid patterns. They want to hear about all of the available upgrades, so they can select the ones that will give them the windows that meet all their needs and look exactly how they want them to.

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