New windows and doors improve comfort, cut energy bills and add long-term value to your home. Hale Windows San Antonio pairs proven product lines with our own installing crews for lasting performance - and a price we put in writing.
Choose your installer
The unit is half the job - the install is the other half. Our own background-checked crews measure, set, seal and insulate every opening, and they know the lines we quote inside and out because they install them every week.
Select the right products
Compare styles, materials and glass packages side by side until the fit is right for your rooms, your budget and your goals. The product-line comparison below is the place to start.
Prepare your home for install
Before install day we walk you through a short checklist - furniture pulled back, treatments down, a clear path to each opening - so install day is watch-it-happen, not scramble.
Compare the Lines We Quote
Every project is priced on the same lines, side by side - the price indicators below are relative, and your consultant shows exact numbers on your actual openings.
PGTThe line homeowners arrive naming - the most impact certifications in the industry$$$
- More impact certifications than any other line we quote
- WinGuard, EnergyVue and ClassicVue Max systems built for every wind zone
- 99% on-time delivery keeps your install date on the calendar
CGIThe heavyweight impact line$$$$$
- Large-missile impact ratings for the strictest wind zones
- Architectural-grade aluminum with commercial-depth frames
- The line we quote when protection is the whole point
CWSThe value pick$$
- Vinyl systems built to strict wind codes
- Strong energy packages at the friendliest price point
- The smart start for whole-home replacements on a budget
ESWSlim lines, big glass$$$$
- Narrow-sightline aluminum for modern elevations
- Oversized openings and floor-to-ceiling glass
- Impact-rated without the bunker look
ECOThe aluminum impact workhorse$$$
- Factory-built aluminum impact systems
- A strong price-to-protection ratio for coastal homes
- Proven inventory lines with short lead times
Why San Antonio Homeowners Choose Mr-Glass Windows & Doors
We provide San Antonio Mr Glass service for windows and doors repair and installation across the city, from King William historic homes to newer builds around Stone Oak and Alamo Ranch. As an independent Mr-Glass service provider, we are not affiliated with or authorized by the manufacturer, but our technicians work on these impact-rated frames daily and know the exact roller, hinge, balance, and seal kits these units require. When you call Hale Windows San Antonio at (361) 348-8929, you get a written price before any work starts and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every job. A window that leaks air in July is costing you money every single day – let’s just fix it.
Mr-Glass impact windows and doors are common in San Antonio because they hold up to the heat, humidity, and the occasional hail storm better than standard units. But they fail in predictable ways, and we have seen every one of those failures on local homes. Our techs have pulled apart Mr-Glass frames in triple-digit summers and after February ice storms, and we know what breaks, why it breaks, and whether it is worth repairing or replacing. This page is written by techs who have disassembled Mr-Glass impact frames in San Antonio heat and humidity. We cover the roller, balance, and lock fixes no generic Mr-Glass page mentions.
Why Trust Hale Windows San Antonio for Your Mr-Glass Windows & Doors?
Spencer Odell, the owner of Hale Windows San Antonio, picked up his trade fundamentals at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and spent two decades measuring, installing, and troubleshooting windows and doors across the Southwest. His crew has served San Antonio homeowners for several years now, logging jobs everywhere from quiet Alamo Heights bungalows to newer builds out on the city’s north edge. Spencer is known for catching hidden frame rot and failed glazing seals that other installers walk past – problems that matter a lot in a climate that swings from triple-digit summers to surprise ice storms.
What that means for your Mr-Glass windows is practical. Our technicians can identify a failing roller assembly on an HRI slider before the window starts dragging. We recognize a cracked balance shoe on an SMI single hung before the sash slams down on someone’s fingers. We work on these specific product lines week in and week out, so the diagnosis is fast and the repair is done with the right parts the first time. Every technician who arrives at your door is background-checked, identity-verified, photo-badged, and pre-announced by name and photo before the visit. You will know exactly who is at the door before you open it.
Common Mr-Glass Windows & Doors Problems We Fix in San Antonio
- Roller assemblies binding or cracking on HRI horizontal rollers and 3LS sliding doors. San Antonio’s fine caliche dust and summer grit work into the tandem roller wheels, wearing the nylon down until the sash drags or the roller housing cracks. We replace the full roller assembly, not just the wheel, and re-shim the frame if the original install was out of square.
- Balance shoes snapping on SMI and DMI double hung units. The balance shoe is the small plastic component inside the jamb that connects the sash to the counterbalance spring. Over years of raising and lowering in San Antonio heat, the plastic becomes brittle and snaps, causing the sash to drop hard or refuse to stay open. We stock replacement balance shoes for the SMI and DMI series and replace them in pairs so both sides wear evenly.
- Weep hole covers disintegrating on impact frames. The small plastic covers over the weep holes at the bottom of Mr-Glass impact frames break down under intense UV exposure. Once they are gone, dust and debris clog the channels and water pools in the track after rain, eventually corroding the roller hardware. We clear the channels, replace the covers, and verify drainage before we call the job done.
- Interlocking meeting rails warping and leaking at the center seam. On sliding Mr-Glass units, the two meeting rails interlock to seal the center. Years of thermal expansion in direct sun can warp the extrusion slightly, and you get an air leak at the seam. We can often correct this by adjusting the interlock and replacing the weatherstripping with an appropriate profile. If the frame itself is twisted, we tell you honestly instead of sealing a damaged extrusion.
- Lock alignment problems on 3LS 3-lite sliding doors. San Antonio’s clay soil expands and contracts with moisture, and over time the foundation settles. Doors shift, and the lock strike plate no longer lines up. We re-shim and adjust the frame so the lock engages cleanly, rather than forcing it and damaging the hardware.
Mr-Glass Parts & Our Repair-vs-Replace Approach
When OEM Mr-Glass hardware is available, we install it, especially for rollers and balances. Aftermarket versions often have slightly different profiles, and a roller that is a millimeter off causes the sash to drag. For glass replacement, we use laminated impact-rated units meeting the strictest impact standards, matching the original glazing so your Mr-Glass frame keeps its impact rating. We also offer our Window Replacement services when the frame itself is beyond repair. If the frame is compromised – a cracked extrusion, significant warping, or rot around the opening – we say so directly. Sealing a damaged frame buys a few months, not a real fix, and we are not going to take your money for that.
We keep common Mr-Glass parts in local stock – rollers, balance shoes, weatherstripping profiles, and strike plates – so most repairs do not wait on a shipment. Call (361) 348-8929 for an exact diagnosis and a written price; estimates are free.
Our Mr-Glass Service Process – Step by Step
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Diagnosis and written price. We inspect your Mr-Glass unit, identify exactly what failed and why, and hand you a written price before any tool comes off the truck. This is the number you pay – no change orders, no surprise line items.
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Repair or replacement with the right parts. We use OEM Mr-Glass hardware where it matters most – rollers, balances, and locking components. For glazing, we match the original impact-rated laminated glass spec. We shim, adjust, and align instead of forcing parts.
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Testing and adjustment. We operate the window or door through its full range, check the lock engagement, verify drainage on impact frames, and adjust until it operates correctly. On sliding units, we confirm there is no drag and the center seal is tight.
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Written warranty and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Every repair carries a written guarantee. If the same repair fails, your second visit is free. And it sits under our 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it is not right, we make it right, no argument needed.
Mr-Glass Products We Service & Install in San Antonio
We service and install the full Mr-Glass impact-rated product range common in San Antonio homes and nearby communities, including Mr Glass in Boerne. That includes the Single Hung Impact Window (SMI series), the Double Hung Impact Window (DMI series), the Horizontal Roller Impact Window (HRI series), and the 3-Lite Sliding Door (3LS series). We work on hurricane impact windows, horizontal roller and sliding impact windows, and single hung impact windows. We stock rollers, balance shoes, and weatherstripping profiles locally for these lines, so most repairs happen in a single visit.
We Also Service These Brands
While Mr-Glass is a significant part of our work, we also install and service PGT, CGI, CWS, and ES Windows products. That multi-brand depth means we will never push you into a Mr-Glass part when another product genuinely fits the job better. We recommend what the house needs, not what we happen to have on the shelf.
FAQs – Mr-Glass Windows & Doors Service in San Antonio
A broken roller usually makes a grinding or clicking sound and the sash feels heavy on one side but still moves. A bent frame causes consistent resistance through the travel and often shows a visible gap at one corner. We diagnose both on-site and give you a written price before any repair begins. Call (361) 348-8929 to schedule a free estimate.
Yes – Mr-Glass impact windows use laminated glass units that meet the strictest impact standards, and you cannot swap in a standard single-pane replacement without destroying the impact rating of the whole unit. We source the correct laminated glazing matched to your SMI, DMI, or HRI series. Call (361) 348-8929 for a quote on glass replacement.
That is almost always a snapped balance shoe inside the jamb, common on SMI and DMI series units after years in San Antonio heat. The shoe connects the sash to the balance spring, and when it breaks, nothing holds the sash up. We replace the shoes in pairs so both sides wear evenly – call (361) 348-8929 and we will get it fixed.
Yes – this is one of the most common calls we get in San Antonio, and it usually comes down to foundation settling on clay soil throwing the door out of square. We re-shim the frame and adjust the strike plate so the lock engages without forcing. The fix is fast, and the written price is in your hands before we start.
It depends on whether the frame is warped or just the weatherstripping has failed. We can often fix a leaking meeting rail with new weatherstripping and an interlock adjustment. If the extrusion itself is twisted, repair money is wasted – we will tell you directly and quote replacement. Get an honest assessment by calling (361) 348-8929; estimates are free.
Roller and balance repairs on Mr-Glass units in San Antonio typically run $120 to $280 per window, glass replacement runs $350 to $800 depending on the size and glazing spec, and full door frame re-shimming and lock adjustment runs $180 to $400. We will give you an exact written price after inspection, before any work starts. Call (361) 348-8929 to schedule your free estimate.
Book Your Mr-Glass Service in San Antonio, TX
Whether it is a dragging HRI roller in Stone Oak, a slamming SMI sash in Alamo Heights, or a job needing Mr-Glass Windows & Doors in Live Oak, TX, we will put the fix in writing before we start and stand behind it with our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (361) 348-8929 to schedule your free estimate.
Written by Spencer Odell, Owner at Hale Windows San Antonio, serving San Antonio with independent Mr-Glass window and door service.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Hale Windows San Antonio
Laminated glass and reinforced frames hold up to wind-driven rain, hail and flying debris, so your openings stay sealed when the weather turns.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Tighter seals and insulated glass even out hot and cold rooms and stop the drafts at the frame.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.