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Pella is a nationwide window manufacturer and installer. It has more than 200 showrooms in North America, with online and in-home ordering options. In-home consultations are free and offer a no-obligation quote for your window project. Pella also backs its windows with varying warranties depending on the window type. Custom and specialty window projects are available.
- Available nationwide
- Custom and specialty windows
- Financing available
- Can be pricey
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Reviewed Feb. 14, 2026
We are very happy with our new windows and the installation. Our entire house is Pella window. The painter were excellent. They also painted a door, inside and outside door and patio door on one side that was white to match the other side. The patio door was put in approximately in 2013. Eddie, a painter, talked to our salesman, Chad, that he could look our address up and get the style number for the Pella door and find possible find a brown door handle or we might have to buy one. That was around Thanksgiving. I have left messages, but no response.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2026
Pella was willing to do the job in a place that the competitor thought was too difficult. I have a breezeway, and the initial contractor came and decided they would not install a door in the breezeway. Pella's team was professional and clear. They went through all my options, and explained why some were and were not available. I had them install double-hung windows and a rear door. It was a slightly difficult installation but it went smoothly. There was limited interior access to some of the window places. They adjusted to the requirements of the job. Quality is fine. It's just they didn't clean up some of the installation taping. So, I had to get outside the windows and take that off myself throughout the second floor. There were also some pieces of stuff in my yard.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2026
My house has Pella windows, so the replacement was staying within the same style and brand. Pella's reps were very competent, capable and friendly. Also, the installation went fine. They replaced the windows for the better. You get what you pay for. I'll do it again.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2026
The installation went very smooth. I am very happy with the new windows. This is my third experience with Pella of Wisconsin. I am very happy with them. Do not hesitate to do business with them. Top notch all the way.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2026
Great for the first 80%, then once project was installed we needed an state inspection that Pella was suppose to can and set up. Call never came, called in multiple times to get it set up, told I would receive a call but the calls never came. Had a 12 foot tube in my garage during this time which myself and my daughter tripped over. In total it took about 6 weeks to get installation completed. Not the premium service I expected or paid for. I am a repeat customer who had an incredible experience the first time. If this was the first time I would have gone with someone else. I would still recommend because of the product quality, but would warn about the horrible after installation service.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2026
A Pella sales representative discussed options, helped with choices and measured for our new windows. He returned about one week later with another Pella employee to assure accurate measurements and review all our choices. The installer arrived promptly and did a great job, adding insulation around each window, answered all our questions and cleaned up all traces of his work. This is the second home that we’ve had new Pella windows installed and couldn’t be more pleased. We plan to have the patio door replaced in the near future.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2026
The installers were through and courteous. Left my home in great shape! Answered all my questions and concerns. Happy with the results of the installation! I would recommend giving Pella an opportunity to give a price quote before deciding on another window installation company. Thanks.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2026
My new windows are beautiful, and much more energy efficient. The installation team was very good, and took care of the removal of the old windows, and installation of the new ones, in a timely manner. They also took care to cover my furniture when the job was going to get dusty & dirty in each room.
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2026
We ordered a sliding glass door. It was very expensive with installation costs so we expect close to perfection. This was not the case. The installation crew did a bad job of placing the black screw plate crooked and broken on threshold and there were cracks in the door portion that moved. also the outside kick plate was not explained to be bright white when we paid extra to have grey trim to match the siding on the house on the outside. No option to change this or paint.
The new door was ordered and delivered but the new crew could not unscrew the black plate that was installed incorrectly in the first place to get the door out. The old crew had to be scheduled to come back and tried to talk us out of even needing to do the replacement. Why would we go through the hassle of asking for a new door if we didn't want it? Overall the whole installation process left a bad taste in our mouth on Pella. the second door itself is much better, and the handle doesn't wiggle and slides better now.
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2026
When we were visited by our salesman we were looking to replace our front door which is a standard door and our rear door which is the same Fixed/Active French style door. We were told that to do the rear door the same would be a complete custom job and would be very expensive. He never mentioned the Fixed/Active French door in the catalog. He talked us into a sliding door, which from the start my wife did not want. This is our main entry to the house and it would be more difficult with a sliding door. She complained about them being heavy and harder to open. Our salesman said that they are not made that way anymore, that was old style and have come a long way and they are easy to open. Spoiler, it is hard to open and heavy.
After the install my wife noticed that the corners of the main door where they joined the casing was not smooth. Ugly and actually sharp enough to cut. We made sure the installers and salesman knew of this that day. After a day or two we also noticed that the grill that was shown in the pictures of the door were not correct. They are in between the Pains of glass and not exterior which most of the time you can't even see if the Sun is out. We have contacted our salesman and another representative to get this resolved. Measurements were taken to fix an exterior Grill on the inside and outside but have yet to be installed. They also want to charge us for the install which is unacceptable as this is not what we were sold. The salesman never made mention that the grills were not exterior to the glass but in between the panes or we would not have picked that door.
I also feel that we were extremely misled by not giving us the option to price out the same type of door we already had that we liked and were coerced into a sliding back door which we absolutely hate. After a phone call with the salesman and one of the Reps they had come up with some other kind of door with three panes to replace the sliding glass door which is going to cost me over $12,000. I have yet to receive any paperwork on any of this even after emailing our salesman multiple times. The only thing that will fix this issue is to have those exterior grates put on my front door with no charge to me and have the fixed/active style French door put in to replace the sliding glass door abomination at no cost to me.
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2026
I had a great experience with Pella Windows & Doors from start to finish. The sales representatives, Mr. ** and Mr. Antonio **, were extremely professional, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the entire process. They took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure all my questions were answered. The installer who came to install the sliding patio door did an excellent job—very skilled, efficient, and detail-oriented. The final result looks beautiful and works perfectly. Overall, my experience with Pella was outstanding, and I am very satisfied with the quality of both the product and the service. I highly recommend Pella Windows & Doors.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2026
We love our door. We replaced a 16 year old patio door that was okay but no comparison to the quality of the Pella sliding door. Extremely happy with our choice and how well the door is made. The installation was quick, professional, and quality work. We will definitely recommend Pella products.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2026
I am glad I chose Pella. I priced them against their biggest competitors. The entire team was responsive and knowledgeable. They met my requirements and we agreed on pricing. I like the final product and was pleased with the process to decide, buy and install.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2026
My master bedroom window is hard to open. I got new windows to address this issue. These are almost as bad. The exterior looks noticeably worse than before. I had to take about 10 days off work to get to done. Would not work with this company again. They really only care about the sale. After that you don’t matter.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2026
This is our second door in 3 months with Pella. We came for the second door because everything with the first door was great, from sales (thanks, Carolyn!) through installation. The second door is great and the process is as good and thorough as the first!
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2026
First, I will say that I am satisfied with my new windows. However, the installation did not go as smoothly as I would have liked. The installers were fine, but had to stay well after dark (my front porch light was not working at the time which caused some inconveniences for them and for me). Some items in my gardens were damaged/broken. A more realistic timeline and appropriate number of workers would have caused less anxiety.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2026
I'll start off by stating Pella in Michigan are terrible to do business with. They cancelled on me 3 times, delivered a broken window, had to come back to fix rushed work, and still haven't contacted me back about the so-called compensation they were going to give me because of all the trouble. I had 6 windows installed in my home and I wish I would have never done it. I have drafts coming through the windows, even worse than the ones I had before. I am stuck paying for a horrible product with even worse installation.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2026
Our salesman was very knowledgeable, and our price for 6 windows was acceptable. The installers were efficient and clean. They didn't stop for any breaks and worked through the project. Our home is 40 years old, and when one piece of outside moulding broke, they replaced it with a better quality replacement. When the home was built, I used Pella windows, and the replacements match perfectly!

Reviewed Jan. 29, 2026
I am very disappointed and would NOT recommend the “new” sliding door that opens the opposite of how they used to open. So the moving door is on the outside and in the winter snow and ice accumulate on the runner because it is on the outside and you can’t open the door. Plus, if the lock should break? Well you can’t stick a stick down there now because it’s on the outside. If I would have known the door came that way I would never have bought it. Even our contractor asked us if it was made wrong. I just can’t understand how any one could think this was a good design. It gets no stars from me but it wouldn’t take the review so I had to give it one.

Reviewed Jan. 27, 2026
Called Pella to gain information regarding a storm door lock that is stuck inside the side panel. I’ve obtained do it yourself instructions…first from Lowe’s, the store I bought the original door from…spray the lock and the jamb then slide a flat screwdriver into the opening where the lock bolt is… didn’t do a thing. Called Pella and here’s their advice. Break the glass panel on the storm door then you can get in and out by walking over the door frame…. I thought she was kidding…but nope…She was dead serious. Still doesn’t address the lock that’s frozen in the frame of the side panel.
Reviewed Jan. 25, 2026
We were extremely happy with our installation team!! They were wonderful!! I would not work with sales rep again, Ali **, he recommended NOT replacing trim on a handful of our windows (not sure why) and we are VERY unhappy with how those windows look!!! He also recommended a two panel window where are three panel kitchen window is (so glad we did not go with that recommendation- it would have looked ridiculous). He said old trim around kitchen windows couldn’t be replaced without cracking tile- our installers said that was not true!! He said soffit work by bow window was our responsibility and installers said they could EASILY fix it, and thank goodness they did. Ali mislead us on several items! I have no faith in his ability as a sales rep and ability to tell us the truth.
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2026
My experience with Pella had some issues that made me feel disappointed. The Solar Heat Gain coefficient (SHGC) that was suggested and applied to the contract by the salesperson did not meet the 0.21 or less requirement for windows in Central Florida, according to Duke Energy. This issue came up after the windows were installed, and when Duke Energy's rebate was denied.
When I contacted Pella about it, the explanation of the sales manager was that he would bring this issue to one of their corporate technicians to go over the glass options for my next windows. I purchased nine windows in Phase 1 of the remodeling. For these windows, I did not received solution for the SHGC that was over 0.21(SHGC) even though it was a Pella representative who advised me what to buy for saving energy and hurricane protection. Additionally, the condensation issue continues with the new windows. Pella offered me a discount on the next windows for phase #2, but no solution at all for the 9 windows I just bought in September 2024.
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2026
I am very happy with the Pella Lifestyle Series window and door products that I received. However, my interactions with the Pella sales people were not so good. The first salesman that came to measure the windows and develop a cost estimate attempted to leave without even discussing glazing options. When I stopped him, he said he assumed I wanted the standard double pane product. When I told him I wanted the triple pane option, he tried to convince me that the double pane was good enough.
For other reasons I put the project on hold for a couple of years. My next interaction was to place an order for windows and a patio door with a sales person at a Pella showroom. This person was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with information on topics such as mulled window details, egress size standards, Pella’s “standard” window sizes, and necessary jam extensions. However, I would have liked to have had more discussion on the glazing options since I ended up ordering “Advanced Low-E” by mistake when I really wanted “AdvancedComfort Low-E”.
My last interaction was with another salesman I met at a Pella showroom regarding my intension to purchase a second patio door. It became apparent to me that he did not know the product line very well. For example, he told me incorrectly that hinged glass panel products must be ordered with blinds or shades. He did not know that the ‘Ultimate Performance Package” uses “Advanced Comfort Low-E” glazing. He was unaware of the “Energy Efficiency Package” that I was interested in. Even though I requested STC glass, some of the initial options he gave me did not include this. I believe the Pella sales people need to be better prepared and willing to discuss the product options especially glazing.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2026
Windows look good overall. Not very happy with the caulking. They caulked onto my shutters, so if I ever need to take those off for repainting or replacement, I'm going to rip the caulking off. We also had a 2-day replacement scheduled for the windows and adjusted our work schedules to accommodate. At the end of day one, they said they had to come back 4 days later, which would not have been convenient. They did adjust their schedule and came back on the scheduled day, but the work was rushed & that's why we now have the caulking problems. Pella did send someone out to try and fix the caulking, but they only applied more, which didn't solve the issue. Again, windows look great, but experience was sub par.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2026
We ordered windows in April. Not completed until December. Window grates were the wrong size three different times. Hard time getting people to call me back. I had to initiate the conversation. Finance company was calling in August because Pella told them work was completed. 3 months before they were installed. Supposed to be 3 month job but took 8!!!!
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2026
Had 2 patio doors installed on October 10, 2025. Installation went smoothly and the installer reported an issue with one of the doors (foot control lock not working). I followed up with my salesman on October 27, 2025 who indicated he sent it to his project manager and would let me know when he had information about a resolution. I have not heard anything since that date.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2026
I am very happy with the windows themselves, it's the installation I'm not happy with. The flashing on the bottom of the window will not even hold a cup of coffee without collapsing. There is no support under outside window sill, just the silicon sealer holds it up, with a good deal of space underneath. Made the mistake of putting my coffee cup on deck window sill, and it collapsed and fell off. I could STAND on my old sills. All windows are the same. Hoped for better trim work, instead of Nylon flashing with nothing behind it.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2026
The windows were put in very well from what we can tell. However, the cleanup could have been better. There was no cleanup on our back porch at all, once the sliding glass door was installed. We had to ask someone to return to fix a shade that was put back in incorrectly and we still have another shade that was put back wrong.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2026
We love the new custom door system, however, on install large slices were accidently made in the adjacent siding J-Molding. The installer had me provide him the color specifics and numbers for the J so he could order, receive, and return to fix the molding. It has been several months and the J-Molding is sliced and cut through as it was on the installation date. The Pella doors are fantastic and of the highest quality.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2026
We had a new front door installed. We are very happy with the look as well as the hardware. They delivered the door the day prior to installation as we were told and came the next day for installation. The installers were amazing and did a fine job cleaning up afterwards. They were respectful of the surroundings in the foyer and replaced the edging when completed. Our only complete were the finance staff. We paid the first half prior to installation and mailed the second half once installed to the address provided. We continued to get emails and calls for the second half for a couple months Some from Illinois. We finally called our sales rep and told him we had the cancelled check. He had us call an office in MN and discuss with a female. She finally said she had put it on the wrong account. The order #was in the memo on the check. Frustrating for us as all our doors and windows are Pella and expected to have no issues.
Pella Company Information
- Company Name:
- Pella
- Company Type:
- Private
- Year Founded:
- 1925
- Address:
- 102 Main Street
- City:
- Pella
- State/Province:
- IA
- Postal Code:
- 50219
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.pella.com
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