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Choosing the Right Windows for San Diego’s Coastal Homes

By: ClearMax Staff
Posted on: November 3, 2025

Okay, here’s the thing about living by the coast: it’s gorgeous, obviously. Ocean breeze, sunsets, all that. But that same salty air that feels amazing? It quietly ruins your windows. You don’t notice it at first. Then one day you go to open a window and it sticks. Or you see fog inside the glass […]

The Complete Cost & ROI Guide to Replacing Windows and Doors in San Diego (2025 Edition)

By: ClearMax Staff
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You’ve probably noticed it — that sticky sliding door, that window that fogs up no matter how often you clean it, or that faint draft that turns your living room into a wind tunnel.If you live in San Diego, sooner or later, replacing your windows and doors isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about comfort, energy […]

A Real Homeowner’s Guide to Window Replacement in San Diego (2025 Update)

By: ClearMax Staff
Posted on: October 29, 2025

What to Know About Permits, Costs, and Energy Savings Before You Start Ever looked at your windows and thought, “Maybe it’s time”?You are not alone.  The combination of salty ocean air, bright California sun, and occasional Santa Ana winds have their toll on San Diego houses over the years. And even though vintage windows might […]

Ultimate Checklist for Coastal San Diego Homes: What to Ask Before Replacing Windows and Doors

By: ClearMax Staff
Posted on: October 27, 2025

Being a resident of the coast, you can definitely experience the ocean’s changeable character. What about the view – Priceless. What about the wind – Perfect. The salty air coming from the ocean? Not so much. It gradually creeps in everywhere: door hinges, window seals, glass and before you know it, the windows and doors […]

How to Actually Save Energy with New Windows and Doors in Coastal San Diego

By: ClearMax Staff
Posted on: October 24, 2025

If you’ve lived near the coast for a while, you already know how the ocean has a mind of its own. One week it’s calm and perfect, the next it’s throwing salty air at your house like it’s in a mood. That same salt, sun, and breeze that make living here amazing also beat up […]

How Much Can You Really Save with Energy-Efficient Windows in California?

By: ClearMax Staff
Posted on: October 22, 2025

If you live anywhere in California, you’ve probably noticed it — energy bills that seem to climb no matter what you do. You turn off the lights, run the AC less, and still, that number creeps up every month.So here’s the question a lot of homeowners are asking lately: Are new windows really worth the […]

Comparing Frame Materials: Vinyl vs. Aluminum vs. Fiberglass Windows in San Diego’s Climate

By: ClearMax Staff
Posted on: October 20, 2025

Living in San Diego means you get sunshine for days, ocean air that always feels fresh, and mild weather that makes you wonder why anyone lives anywhere else. But that same mix of salt, heat, and humidity can do a number on your home’s exterior — especially your windows. When your old windows are beginning […]

San Diego Home Makeover: Real Before & After Window & Door Projects — Costs, Energy Savings, and Lessons Learned

By: ClearMax Staff
Posted on: October 17, 2025

The Starting Point: Old Windows, Old Problems One of our recent clients in North Park had a charming 1950s home, beautiful, but drafty. The original aluminum-frame windows let in street noise, dust, and summer heat. The AC worked overtime, and the electricity bill showed it. This is a pretty common story across San Diego’s older […]

Window Rebates and Tax Credits Every California Homeowner Should Know (2025)

By: ClearMax Staff
Posted on: October 15, 2025

If your windows are older than your car, chances are they’re wasting energy — and money. The good news is that in 2025, there are a few solid ways for California homeowners to get rebates and tax breaks when they replace their windows. A lot of people don’t realize this, but these programs aren’t just […]

Replacing Windows in San Diego: What You Should Really Know Before You Do It

By: ClearMax Staff
Posted on: October 13, 2025

There’s this funny thing about living in San Diego. You get up in the morning and it’s sweater weather. By lunch, you’re looking for shade. Then by evening, that ocean breeze sneaks in again. It’s beautiful — but it’s murder on old windows. I didn’t realize how much energy my house was wasting until I […]