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KraftMaid Windows & Doors: The West Palm Beach Owner’s Guide

We stock and install KraftMaid-compatible replacement windows and doors across West Palm Beach, with most projects quoted between $4,500 and $15,000 for full window replacement and $8,000 to $25,000 for impact-rated installations. Parts for common KraftMaid hardware failures, including sash balances, tilt latches, and multipoint locking systems, are typically available same-day through our supplier network. Most homeowners in West Palm Beach discover a problem when a window won’t stay open, a door won’t latch flush, or they feel salt-air draft around a frame that used to seal tight.

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Which KraftMaid Models This Applies To

KraftMaid built windows and doors primarily for their cabinet-showroom customers and new-construction partnerships between 2008 and 2018, which means the installed base in West Palm Beach skews toward homes in neighborhoods like Flamingo Park, El Cid, and the newer construction west of I-95 near Okeechobee Boulevard. The critical compatibility gotcha: KraftMaid sourced window hardware from at least three different OEM suppliers during this period, and the same model year can carry different balance mechanisms depending on whether the unit was sold through a dealer or direct to a builder.

To identify your part, open the sash and look for a stamped code on the balance tube or a label in the head jamb; if the label is faded, measure the visible glass width and height to the nearest 1/8 inch and note whether the balance is a spiral rod, a block-and-tackle, or a constant-force coil. We carry OEM-spec replacements where they still exist, but for discontinued KraftMaid hardware we source quality aftermarket equivalents from AmesburyTruth or Caldwell that match the original operating force and travel length; the aftermarket route typically saves 20 to 40 percent on parts without changing how the window feels to operate.

Rowan Construction Group West Palm Beach is an independent service provider, not affiliated with KraftMaid.

Signs Your KraftMaid Windows & Doors Are Failing

• Window sash drops or won’t stay open. The balance mechanism has lost tension, which in KraftMaid units usually means a failed spiral balance or a broken constant-force spring. Florida’s UV exposure and salt air accelerate fatigue in the spring steel, so we see this most often on south- and west-facing elevations in West Palm Beach.
• Visible gap between sash and frame when closed. The weatherstrip has compressed or the sash has shifted on its hinges; either way, you’re losing conditioned air and inviting moisture intrusion during our summer storms.
• Door multipoint lock won’t engage smoothly. The locking points are misaligned with the keeps, often because the door slab has settled on its hinges or the frame has shifted in the opening. Forcing the handle stresses the gearbox and eventually strips the internal mechanism.
• Condensation between panes on insulated glass. The edge seal has failed, which means the desiccant inside the spacer bar is saturated and the low-E coating is degrading from oxygen exposure. This cannot be repaired; the glass unit needs replacement.
• Tilt latch breaks when you try to clean the window. The plastic has become brittle from thermal cycling, a common issue in KraftMaid units with early-generation nylon hardware. Aftermarket metal-replacement latches are available and hold up better long-term.

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Replacement Cost & What’s Included

For West Palm Beach homeowners, replacing a single failed KraftMaid window typically runs $450 to $1,200 depending on size, whether it’s a standard or impact-rated unit, and how much frame repair is needed underneath. A full window replacement across a typical 2,000-square-foot home falls in our standard $4,500 to $15,000 range, while impact window installation for hurricane protection starts at $8,000 and runs to $25,000 for larger homes with complex elevations.

Every quote we write breaks out parts, labor, and any necessary permits separately, and under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard that written price is fixed before anyone touches a tool. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the installation and the hardware we supply; if a balance fails or a seal leaks inside that window, we make it right without a change order. The photo record we deliver at close documents the condition of the rough opening, the installed unit, and the final sealant detail so there’s no question about what was done.

DIY or Call Us?

There’s a short list of things a homeowner can safely check: verify the window is unlocked, clean debris from the track, and look for visible damage to the balance or latch. Beyond that, replacement of sash balances involves working with spring-loaded components under tension, and impact-rated window removal requires proper handling of heavy glass units that can weigh 80 to 120 pounds per sash. We’ve seen DIY attempts in West Palm Beach end with cracked glass, damaged frames, or personal injury when a balance rod releases unexpectedly.

We don’t recommend disassembling a multipoint door lock yourself; the internal gearbox is sensitive to alignment, and incorrect reassembly can leave your door unsecured without obvious visual warning. If you’re unsure what you’re looking at, call us at (561) 475-3903 and we’ll schedule a free estimate with a written price before any work starts. Measure twice, document everything, then get out of the way and let the work speak.

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