American Home Center
Beltsville, MD 20705301-220-1144
Checkbook's Top Rating ( ) | |
|---|---|
| Quality |
|
| Price |
|
- 285 ratings
- 90% superior overall quality
- Prices 26% lower than average
- Compare 42 window installers nearby
- "AHC gets an A+ for quick response and email price quote as well as fair price and excellent installation..."
Read More Comments
Prices for American Home Center
Consumer Ratings for American Home Center — 285 Ratings
Complaints for American Home Center
Areas Served by American Home Center:
- Alexandria
- Anne Arundel Co.
- Arlington Co.
- DC–NE
- DC–NW
- DC–SE
- DC–SW
- Fairfax Co.
- Howard Co.
- Loudoun Co.
- Montgomery Co.
- Prince George's Co.
- Prince William Co.
Types of windows company installs:
- Installs doors
- Installs fiberglass windows
- Installs vinyl windows
- Installs wood windows
You won't find anything else like Checkbook
- Nonprofit and independent
- Takes no advertising or referral fees
- Ratings and reviews by surveyed Consumers' Checkbook and Consumer Reports local subscribers
- Thousands of undercover price comparisons
- Complaint counts from local consumer agencies and attorney general offices
Window Installers Articles
How to Choose a Window Installer
We’ve received a disturbing number of complaints from consumers regarding window installation work. Even more alarming is that a large percentage of the complaints were about incredibly sloppy work.
How to Choose New Windows
There are many features to consider when selecting windows and the company that installs them. You’ll have to decide among various types of windows and construction materials.
Window Replacement Techniques
If you are replacing old windows, you need to choose one of three basic types of installation: Sash pack; frame and sash, and full window.
How Windows Are Rated for Energy Efficiency
U-factor? SHGC? Visible transmittance? What does all of this mean?
How Much Do New Windows Cost?
Costs for new windows can vary substantially depending on which windows you select and who installs them. Among companies offering the same brand, company-to-company differences of $50 to $100 per window are common.
How Much Energy Will New Windows Save?
Although window sellers may make extravagant claims about how much their windows will reduce your energy bills, new windows likely won't “pay for themselves” in energy savings.
What Should the Contract Say?
Whichever window company you choose, make sure you have a tight contract that includes all details on the product and installation, payment schedule, work schedule, and guarantees.
Make Sure Your Contractor Follows the Law to Protect Your Family from Lead Exposure
Most homeowners are unaware of new laws designed to protect them from lead-paint exposure, but by now all contractors should be aware of their obligations. Unfortunately, many companies still aren’t doing what they can to protect their customers.
Consumer Comments for American Home Center
Jun 26, 2019
Jun 17, 2019
Jun 12, 2019
...and 110 more consumer comments for American Home Center