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CWS Window Installation: The Hollywood Owner’s Guide

CWS window installation in Hollywood typically runs between $185 and $420 per window for labor plus any required parts, depending on the model series, whether the sash or frame needs attention, and what the opening looks like once we get inside. Most CWS repairs here are completed the same day, and we keep common CWS-compatible balances, latches, and weatherstripping on the truck. What usually brings a Hollywood homeowner to this page is a window that suddenly won’t stay up, a sash that tilts when it shouldn’t, or a seal that has gone cloudy and won’t clear.

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If that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place. We’re an independent service provider working on CWS windows throughout Hollywood, and we’ll walk you through what’s actually wrong, what it costs to fix, and when it makes sense to replace the whole unit instead.

Which CWS Models This Applies To

CWS built several series lines over the years, and the parts are not always interchangeable. In Hollywood, we most often see the CWS 70 Series single-hung, the CWS 80 Series impact single-hung, and the CWS horizontal roller series that went into a wave of condo remodels along the Intracoastal during the early 2000s. The first thing we do on any service call is pull the sash and read the etching on the glass or the label on the frame edge, because that tells us the model, the glass package, and the original fabricator’s plant code.

Here’s the compatibility gotcha most owners never hear about: CWS balance rods and tilt latches changed specifications between production runs in the mid-2010s. A latch that looks identical to yours may be a few hundredths of an inch off and will bind or pop loose within a month. We measure every part against the actual opening, not the catalog photo. For most CWS hardware, we use OEM-equivalent parts that match the original spec exactly. On older units where the original hardware has been discontinued, we’ll tell you that plainly and quote a real aftermarket option with the same load rating, not a “universal fit” part that sort of works.

Signs Your CWS Window Installation Is Failing

• Sash won’t stay up or requires two hands to lift. The balance system inside the jamb has lost tension. On CWS single-hungs, this is almost always the coil balance or block-and-tackle assembly, and it’s the most common repair we make in Hollywood homes built between 1998 and 2012.
• Window tilts forward on its own or won’t lock into the tilt position. The tilt latch tabs are worn or one side has sheared off. This is a safety issue, especially on second-story openings, because a sash that tilts without being invited can drop suddenly.
• Condensation or haze between the panes that won’t wipe off. The insulated glass unit (IGU) seal has failed. Florida humidity accelerates seal failure, and once the argon or krypton fill escapes, the window loses its thermal performance and never looks clean again. In Hollywood’s salt air, we see this happen a few years earlier than the 15-to-20-year lifespan you’d get in a dry climate.
• You can feel air or see daylight around the sash edges. Weatherstripping has compressed or pulled out of the kerf. CWS frames of a certain era used a woven pile weatherstrip that holds salt and grit, and once it’s flat, the window leaks air even when it’s closed and locked.
• Water stains on the interior sill or wall below the window. This usually points to a failed sill seal or a frame caulk joint that’s opened up. On masonry openings in older Hollywood neighborhoods like Liberia or Royal Poinciana, the fix often involves pulling the window, resetting it square, and re-flashing the opening properly.

Replacement Cost & What’s Included

Here’s what CWS window installation and repair work typically costs in Hollywood right now:

The range depends on the CWS series, whether the part is current-production or discontinued, and how the window was originally set. Every quote is parts and labor together, written down before we start, and the number we quote is the number you pay. The work is covered by the Done Right Promise. If the window binds, leaks, or the part we installed fails inside that window, we fix it at no charge. Both the manufacturer warranty and our workmanship terms are registered in writing before the truck leaves your driveway.

DIY or Call Us?

There are a few things you can check yourself, safely. If the sash is dragging, inspect the tracks for sand and debris and vacuum them out. If the window won’t lock, check whether the keeper on the frame has shifted and whether the sash is sitting square in the opening. Those are honest homeowner moves.

What we’d rather you not attempt is pulling the sash out of a CWS single-hung to change a balance or tilt latch yourself. The balance is under tension, and the tilt latch mechanism is easy to damage if you don’t know the release sequence for your specific series. We’ve followed more than one YouTube-guided repair in Hollywood where the homeowner got the sash halfway out and then broke a corner weld on the frame. That turns a $150 repair into a $500 replacement. If it’s loose, dragging, or dripping, call (863) 334-2933 and let us take a look.

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