If you’ve upgraded your home with Renewal by Andersen replacement windows, you’ve already made a smart investment in your home’s comfort and efficiency. But when it comes time to list your house, you might wonder: what happens to your window warranty?
The answer is simple: your warranty stays with the home, and it’s a significant asset for your sale. Unlike many other window warranties that require tedious paperwork, transfer fees, or cause coverage to shrink when ownership changes, the Renewal by Andersen limited warranty transfers automatically. There’s no action required from you at closing; it just continues to protect the next owner.
Your Warranty Stays with the Home
When you pass your keys to the next owner, the limited warranty on your windows and doors stays in effect for the remainder of its original term. You don’t have to fill out transfer forms or pay any fees. It is a seamless handoff that provides the new buyer with the same level of confidence and protection you’ve enjoyed since installation.
Why This is Rare in the Window Industry
Many homeowners are surprised to learn that not all warranties are created equal. Often, transferring coverage involves:
- Transfer Fees: Additional costs the buyer or seller must pay to maintain the warranty.
- Prorated Coverage: Drastic reductions in the warranty period upon a change of ownership, sometimes cutting 20-year terms down to a fraction of the time.
- Strict Requirements: Rigid deadlines for submitting paperwork that, if missed, void the coverage entirely.
Renewal by Andersen avoids these hurdles. Our coverage is non-prorated, meaning the length of the warranty remains consistent regardless of home ownership changes. There are no hidden maintenance conditions that a new owner must prove to keep the warranty active.
Warranty Coverage at a Glance
The protection follows the home for the remainder of the original terms, covering parts, labor, and installation services:
- Glass: 20 years from the original installation date (covers Low-E4®, SmartSun™, and factory-glazed options).
- Fibrex® Material: 20 years from the original installation date (covers frame, sash, and exterior grilles).
- Additional Components: 10 years from the original installation date (covers weatherstripping, hardware, locks, hinges, and insect screens).
- Exterior Finish: 10 years from the original installation date.
- Workmanship: 2 years from the original installation date.
So if you sell your home seven years after installation, the new owners still have well over a decade of glass and Fibrex® coverage waiting for them. (For complete terms, exclusions, and details, always refer to the Renewal by Andersen Products and Installation Transferable Limited Warranty.)
An Asset for Your Resale Value
In the competitive Wisconsin real estate market, a transferable warranty is more than just fine print—it’s a selling point. Buyers in cities like Green Bay or Appleton face harsh winters and humid summers. When they compare your home to another, the assurance of long-term, professionally backed window protection sets your property apart. It is tangible proof of quality that can help give buyers peace of mind.
Lasting Durability for the Wisconsin Climate
Our products are engineered to withstand the rigorous freeze-thaw cycles and temperature swings characteristic of our region. Because we’ve tested our windows to perform in these harsh conditions for decades after installation, you can feel confident that the protection you are handing over to the next owner is built to endure.
What New Owners Should Know
If you have purchased a home with these windows, the warranty is already yours. No registration is needed. To maintain the best coverage, remember that the workmanship warranty specifically covers the original installation by Renewal by Andersen or our authorized contractors. For future service or repairs, it is always recommended to work directly with the local Renewal by Andersen team.
The Bottom Line
The Renewal by Andersen warranty is designed for the long haul, protecting the homeowner regardless of who holds the title. For sellers, it means added value and one less thing to stress about at closing. For buyers, it’s the lasting assurance that their new home is well-protected from day one.
If you are thinking about upgrading your windows or doors, contact Renewal by Andersen of Greater Wisconsin to schedule a free in-home consultation and see how industry-leading protection can benefit you and your home’s future resale value.
