If you’ve invested in replacement windows from Renewal by Andersen, you’ve made a decision that will pay off for decades. But what happens to your window warranty if you decide to sell your home before the protection runs out? It’s one of the most common questions Wisconsin homeowners ask, and the answer is good news.
Yes, the Renewal by Andersen limited warranty is fully transferable to the next homeowner. And unlike many warranties in the home improvement world, ours transfers the easy way: no further action is needed from you when you sell, there’s no transfer fee, and there’s no reduction in coverage. Here’s exactly how it works and why it matters when it’s time to sell.
The short answer: your warranty goes with the house, not with you
When you sell your home, the limited warranty on your Renewal by Andersen windows and doors stays right where it is. The new owners step into the same coverage you had, for whatever time remains on the original terms.
No further action is needed from you when you sell your home, and there’s no transfer fee to pay. The protection simply continues for the home’s next chapter. That’s a meaningful difference from a lot of window warranties on the market, and it’s worth understanding why.
Why “transferable” isn’t a given in this industry
A surprising number of window and door warranties either can’t be transferred or come with strings attached when they are. Some of the common catches you’ll find elsewhere:
- Transfer fees that the seller or buyer has to pay to keep coverage active.
- Coverage reductions that cut the remaining warranty period down when ownership changes, sometimes dropping a 20-year term to 10 years or less.
- Paperwork requirements that void the warranty if a transfer form isn’t submitted within a narrow window after closing.
- Outright non-transferability, where the warranty simply ends when the original buyer moves out.
Renewal by Andersen takes none of those approaches. The coverage is non-prorated, meaning it doesn’t shrink over time or at the point of sale, and it carries no maintenance conditions that a new owner would have to prove they kept up with. What was covered for you is covered for them.
What actually transfers: a quick breakdown
The fully transferable limited warranty covers parts, labor, and original installation services. Here’s the structure that carries over to the next owner for the remainder of each term:
- Glass (including Low-E4®, SmartSun™, and other factory-glazed options): 20 years from original installation
- Fibrex® material components (frame, sash, exterior grilles): 20 years from original installation
- Components other than glass and Fibrex® (weatherstripping, locks, lifts, balance systems, hinges, handles, insect screens): 10 years from original installation
- Exterior color finish: 10 years from original installation
- Professional installation workmanship: 2 years from original installation
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.)
Why this matters more than you might think when selling
A transferable warranty isn’t just a technicality buried in your closing documents. It’s a genuine asset that can make your home more attractive to buyers.
Think about it from a buyer’s perspective. Two similar homes are on the market in Green Bay, Appleton, or anywhere across Greater Wisconsin. One has windows with a warranty that ended the moment the previous owner moved out. The other comes with replacement windows still under a fully transferable, non-prorated limited warranty from a brand backed by Andersen Corporation, a company with more than a century behind it. That second home offers something the first can’t: documented, lasting peace of mind that the windows are protected and professionally backed for years to come.
In a competitive market, that kind of confidence can be the detail that helps your home stand out. You’re not just handing over windows. You’re handing over the assurance that comes with them.
Wisconsin weather makes lasting coverage especially valuable
This benefit carries real weight in our climate. Wisconsin windows live through brutal winters, humid summers, and the constant freeze-thaw cycles that stress lesser windows and their seals year after year. A warranty that stays strong through ownership changes means that protection holds up against exactly the conditions our homes face.
It’s worth noting how durable these products are in the real world. Renewal by Andersen tested double-hung units more than 20 years after installation in the harsh Upper Midwest climate, and the windows still opened and closed as easily as the day they went in and still looked like new. That kind of long-term performance is what stands behind the warranty you’re passing along.
What the new homeowner should know
If you’re buying a home with Renewal by Andersen windows already installed, here’s what’s reassuring: the coverage is yours for the remainder of each term. You don’t need to register or take any action to keep it in force.
One thing worth knowing as a new owner: the installation portion of the warranty covers work done by the original Renewal by Andersen installer or an authorized Renewal by Andersen contractor. If non-RBA work is later performed on or adjacent to the windows, that work isn’t covered, so it’s best to go through Renewal by Andersen for any future service.
The bottom line
The Renewal by Andersen warranty is built to do exactly what a good warranty should: protect the homeowner, whoever that happens to be. It transfers fully when you sell, with no transfer fee and no loss of coverage, and no further action needed on your part. For you, that’s added resale value and one less thing to worry about at closing. For the next owner, it’s the same confidence you enjoyed from day one.
If you’re considering replacement windows or doors and want coverage that protects your investment for the long haul, the team at Renewal by Andersen of Greater Wisconsin is here to help. Schedule your free in-home consultation today and see what industry-leading, fully transferable protection looks like.
