Window Repair & Impact Window and Door Installation in North Miami Beach

Window Balances • Window Springs • Impact Windows • Impact Sliding Doors • Impact Entry Doors

Window won’t stay open, falls shut, or is hard to lift? We replace window balances and springs on regular and impact windows — and install new impact-resistant windows and doors when replacement is the right call.

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Removed window balance rods and replacement balance assemblies laid out side by side — Window balance components and replacement assemblies from Universal Sliding Door Window & Glass.

Start with the symptom

What is your window doing?

What this can point to

Won’t stay open

A sash that won’t hold its position usually means the balance can no longer support its weight.

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Window balance / spring replacement

What is a window balance?

Window balances are mechanisms that help counterbalance the weight of an operable window sash, allowing the sash to move and stay in position. When a balance becomes worn or damaged, the window may:

Feel heavy
Be difficult to lift
Slide back down
Refuse to stay open

Window styles use different balance systems, so we identify yours before recommending parts.

Diagram: the balance system in the side jambs supports the sash. When it wears out, the sash may slide shut or refuse to stay open.

Regular window balances

We evaluate the window and replace compatible balance components so the sash lifts easily and holds its position. Balances can be under spring tension, so we don’t recommend removing them yourself.

Impact window balances

Impact windows can develop the same balance and operating-hardware problems. We use replacement components matched to the window design.

The key distinction

Repair the window, replace the glass, or install a new unit?

These are three different jobs. Knowing which one you need saves time and money.

01
Window repair
Frame and glass stay
Operating components such as balances are repaired or replaced.
Balance replacement →
02
Glass replacement
Frame stays
Damaged glazing is replaced with a suitable product.
Glass replacement →
03
Full window / door installation
Entire unit replaced
A new complete window or door assembly is installed.
Impact installation →

New impact installation

New impact window installation

When you’re upgrading or a unit is beyond repair, installation follows a clear sequence.

Step 1Opening assessmentWe inspect the existing opening and conditions.
Step 2Product selectionChoose an impact-resistant product suited to the opening.
Step 3MeasurementsPrecise measurements for the new unit.
Step 4Permits & approvalsApplicable permitting and product approvals are addressed.
Step 5InstallationThe new assembly is installed appropriately.

We review the selected product’s specifications and available approval documentation, along with the installation requirements for your opening.

Impact sliding doors

Impact sliding glass door installation

A new impact-rated sliding glass door is a complete door assembly — not just new rollers or new glass. Proper fit, system compatibility, and correct installation all matter.

If your existing sliding door just needs to move better, sliding glass door repair may be enough.

Sliding glass door panels viewed from a living room with a balcony and skyline beyond — Residential sliding glass door project by Universal Sliding Door Window & Glass.

Impact entry doors

Impact entry door installation

We install new impact-rated exterior entry doors. We’ll review options suited to your opening and property during the estimate.

Side-by-side views of white-framed and wood-toned glass double doors beside a pool — Exterior glass door project by Universal Sliding Door Window & Glass.

Our service and project photos

Explore our door, window, and glass projects, along with a closer look at the parts we work on.

Window balance and spring replacement

Residential window replacement project

Two exterior views of a house with different window assemblies and removed frames outside — Residential window replacement project by Universal Sliding Door Window & Glass.

Exterior glass door project

FAQ

Window repair & installation questions

Why won’t my window stay open?

Most often the balance — the mechanism that counterbalances the sash — is worn or has failed, so it can no longer hold the sash in position.

Can window balances be replaced?

Yes. We evaluate the window and replace compatible balance components. We don’t recommend DIY spring removal; balances can be under tension.

Can you repair balances on impact windows?

Yes. Impact-rated operable windows can develop balance and hardware problems too. Repair uses components appropriate to the window design.

Do I need a full new window?

Not necessarily. If only the balance is worn, or only the glass is broken, the existing window may be repaired. A new unit makes sense when the frame or assembly is damaged, or when you want to upgrade.

When can just the glass be replaced?

When the frame and operating parts are sound and only the glazing is damaged. See broken glass replacement.

Do you install new impact windows?

Yes. We install new impact-resistant windows.

Do you install impact sliding doors?

Yes. We install complete impact-rated sliding glass door assemblies.

Do you install impact entry doors?

Yes. We install new impact-rated exterior entry doors.

Do replacements require permits?

Many window and door replacements in South Florida require permits, and requirements vary by jurisdiction and project. We review what applies to your property during the estimate.

How do I arrange window service?

Call (954) 516-6468 and tell us what needs repairing or what you’d like to install.

Service areas

Window service in nearby cities

Window not working, or ready for impact windows?

Call and tell us what the window is doing or what you’d like to install. We’ll help you figure out the right path.