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KraftMaid Windows & Doors: The Boca Raton Owner’s Guide

We stock and install KraftMaid-compatible windows and doors in Boca Raton, with most replacements quoted between $4,500 and $15,000 for standard window replacement or $8,000 to $25,000 for impact-rated installations. Most homeowners in Boca Raton discover the problem when a sash won’t stay open, weatherstripping pulls away from the frame, or they feel salt-air draft around a coastal-facing unit that used to seal tight. The humid, salt-laden air here accelerates wear on balances, hinges, and seals compared to inland Florida markets.

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Which KraftMaid Models This Applies To

KraftMaid windows and doors were sold primarily through dealer networks from the mid-1990s through the early 2010s, often bundled with cabinetry packages for whole-home renovations. The product line includes double-hung and casement windows under the KraftMaid Window Collection, plus sliding patio doors and hinged entry systems. To identify your unit, look for the etched marking in the glass corner or the sticker on the frame edge, which carries a six-digit order number and a two-letter plant code. The critical compatibility gotcha: KraftMaid sourced window hardware from at least three different OEM suppliers over the production run, so a 2005 double-hung in Boca Raton may use a different balance shoe than an identical-looking 2009 unit. We verify this on site before ordering, because the wrong balance will bind in the jamb and fail within months. For most Boca Raton homes built during the 2004-2010 boom, we stock the Series 39 constant-force balance and the corresponding tilt latch in our warehouse, with other sizes available in two business days.

Signs Your KraftMaid Windows & Doors Is Failing

• Sash drops or won’t stay open. The constant-force balance, a coiled steel spring inside the jamb liner, has lost tension. In Boca Raton’s coastal environment, salt corrosion accelerates this failure, typically showing up at 8-12 years rather than the 15-20 year lifespan seen inland.
• Visible gap between sash and frame when closed. The bulb seal or pile weatherstripping has compressed or torn. Once the seal breaks, the aluminum frame itself can pit from salt exposure, making a simple gasket replacement insufficient.
• Condensation between glass panes. The insulated glass unit (IGU) seal has failed, allowing moist Florida air into the cavity. The glass pack must be replaced; cleaning between panes is not possible.
• Difficulty latching or locking. The multipoint lock mechanism has corroded or the keeper has shifted as the frame settled. For KraftMaid patio doors, this often traces to a failed roller causing the panel to drag.
• Frame corner separation or warping. The vinyl or aluminum frame has thermally cycled beyond its tolerance, common on west-facing Boca Raton elevations where afternoon heat builds against the glass. This is structural; patching fails within one season.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

For Boca Raton homes, window replacement runs $4,500 to $15,000 depending on unit count, frame material, and whether you upgrade to impact-rated glass meeting the Florida Building Code’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. Impact window installation specifically ranges from $8,000 to $25,000. A single KraftMaid sash balance or tilt latch repair, when the frame is sound, typically falls between $180 and $340 installed. What drives the spread: frame condition (salt-pitted aluminum requires full replacement), glass specification (single-pane, dual-pane, or impact-laminated), and whether the original opening needs reframing to meet current code. Under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, we deliver a written price before any work starts, with parts and labor itemized separately. Every replacement carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise, and we include a documented photo record of the opening condition, the installation, and the finished seal test as standard deliverables.

DIY or Call Us?

A homeowner can safely check the etched glass code and photograph the frame sticker to help us identify the correct part. You can also verify whether the sash is actually broken or merely off its track, which sometimes happens when a tilt latch releases unexpectedly. Where DIY goes wrong: the constant-force balance stores significant energy, and releasing it without proper tools can snap the coil or damage the jamb liner. We have seen Boca Raton homeowners crack the vinyl frame trying to force a seized balance shoe. For patio door rollers or multipoint locks, the panel must be lifted from the track, which risks glass breakage and back strain. We carry the correct balance shoes, tilt latches, and roller assemblies for most KraftMaid units on our trucks, and we verify fit before we leave the warehouse. Call (754) 254-8065 to schedule your free estimate.

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