Kathryn Y Ntg

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| map-marker Anaheim, California

Broken glass and faulty doors

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The interior pain of one of our sliders spontaneously burst at 4am. There is no contact point with anything.

The break originated under the frame.

I spoke to customer service who informed me that "we" probably broke the window and it's our responsibility to fix it. There's a 1-year warranty on broken glass. Our glass spontaneously broke in the middle of the night under the frame and they won't even consider dealing with it. We have eight sets of Marvin sliding glass doors in our house, at almost $80,000.

Are they all going to spontaneously shatter??

Not to mention, the doors need real arm strength to open. The lock mechanism is difficult for most people to figure out and the screen doors are so incredibly inferior.

They won't stay on the tracks and the screen barely stays in its frame.

The local Marvin dealer said there's no recorse for our problems other than calling an outside company to come and fix the problems.

Was it worth paying that much money for this quality? I don't believe so.

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Pros:
  • Good looking
Cons:
  • Poor function and customer service

Preferred solution: Repair

Anonymous
map-marker Grand Marais, Minnesota

New window installed, damaged and company does not stand by the product

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Company sent out a technician and a 2nd person to review. They concluded the window was damaged in transit, dropped on a corner, and insisted "someone else" was responsible.

They suggested my husband was responsible, the construction carpenters were responsible, the local lumber yard that ordered and received shipment was responsible, or perhaps the delivery people responsible, etc.

Everybody else but Marvin is responsible for their BRAND NEW UNUSED WINDOW. the solution was put some caulk and wood putty on it, fix it yourself.

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User's recommendation: DO NOT buy Marvin, and tell your local provider - lumber yard, sales outlet, what they may be in for. Not only were they happy to tell my husband he was the problems, they were happy to bad mouth the local business selling their product.

Anonymous
map-marker Berwyn, Illinois

Improper installation of flashing. I asked for English speaking person on site. Instead got supervisor barely understanding and spoke broken English. Screens are very cheap! Many not flushed to bottom

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Screens are very cheap. Many do not flush to bottom.

They have 4 little tabs where some do not fit in. Screen fell out of window on top floor! Some appear to look warped. I have called at least three times about the screens.

I am told manufacture. I say so what get another manufacturer that will produce a better screen! Problem tilting windows forward for cleaning! Also, these windows are not so easy to open and close.

I thought I would go with a stronger window frame than vinyl. I paid for 14 windows by a good vinyl company and had excellent installers. No issues with windows. No problem with screens!

Marvin 14 windows, many issues.

I have 13 windows left to be replaced. I will not be using Marvin.!

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User's recommendation: Their trucks say”Next Door & Window “. They have many companies on their trucks, including Marvin, and claim all their installers are Marvin train I don’t think so! Dodge a bullet.

Anonymous
map-marker Berwyn, Illinois

Cheap screens, Poor installation

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Ive called several times about screens you can see sunlight from bottom they do not flush they require four tabs were some do not fit, causing one screen to fall out from top floor. I requested an English speaking person instead supervisor had little knowledge of English and spoke broken English.

Supervisor and One particular installer installed flashing on top of debris where vacuum cleaner was steps away.

At least three calls about screens and told different manufacture I said, so what get a better manufacture for better screen. window difficult to move tilt forward for cleaning, when returning to original position, was not easy.

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User's recommendation: Dodge a bullet use Anderson, the very expensive or a good vinyl window by Feldco.

Anonymous
map-marker Harrisonburg, Virginia

Poor quality for the price

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Purchased 2 new doors for $5,000+ each. Aluminum trim panels are not flush at seams, sealant sloppily applied, door latch needed repair (by great service tech), gasket buckled on fixed panel, sharp edges at top and bottom (may cut dogs feet), gaps between aluminum clad and wood.

Build quality does not match price. NOT HAPPY!

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User's recommendation: shop other brands

1 comment
Guest

This is how they build them. I had similar issues, I identified 30 imperfections that would make most people complain too.

They replaced my sashes & astral. There are some scuff marks on the frame that I decided to accept.

The alternative was wait another 5 months. I will not buy from them again.

Wil Kfd
map-marker Notasulga, Alabama

Poor experience with customer service

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Marvin has terrible customer service. I was told that they only make the product and it is the responsibility and questions about installation or issues adjusting doors is on the builder; not Marvin.

Marvin makes a good product but I would not purchase them again.

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User's recommendation: Do not purchase Marvin products if you care about customer service.

Anonymous
map-marker Glen Head, New York

My sliding door leak!!!

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My doors leak every time we have rain with high winds. Customer Service is awful...

6 weeks and no resolution. Buyer Beware

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| map-marker Chicago, Illinois

Delivery issues

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Marvin Windows And Doors - Delivery issues
Updated by user Oct 18, 2023

After 7 months we received the window but the trim made by Marvin was wrong. Waiting again.

Updated by user Oct 03, 2023

Still no contact

Original review Oct 03, 2023

I ordered and paid over $11k for 3 Marvin windows in March 2023 and after 6 months (although was told 4-5 months) received 2 of the windows. My third window, now at 7 1/2 months has still not arrived and cold weather is coming.

I have called Marvin multiple times and been told several stories, and the Marvin dealers is also in the dark.

I was guaranteed my window was scheduled for delivery finally a week ago and when it did not arrived I called and was told oops it was taken off the truck, no explanation and no one,. even my dealer, was told.

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User's recommendation: I WOULD EXPECT TO WAIT IF YOU PLAN TO BUY MARVIN AND EXPECT NO SUPPORT FROM MARVIN

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| map-marker Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

Never received windows ordered 29 weeks ago (more than 6 months)

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We paid up front as required in March for 3 windows from Marvin. We were told by Marvin's dealer delivery was running about 8-12 weeks.

As we got close to the 12 week (giving the farthest date presuming we would be told if it was later) we started to set up our carpenter and painter. After numerous calls we were told it would be more like 16 weeks so we told our tradesmen. As we approached 16 weeks were were told told after we called numerous times again that now it would be more like 20-22 weeks. I then spoke with Marvin's regional supervisor, Paul, for our dealer.

Paul said although the dealer was in his region since April he had never spoken to or been in contact with our dealer. I explained the issue to Paul who said he really could not help as he had no control on deliveries and I should call Minnesota. I spoke with Gary multiple times in Marvin's Minnesota location and was told that actually it would be more like 26-28 weeks. We received 2 of the windows in the 26 week time period but the 3rd never arrived.

I again spoke with Gary and expressed frustration and wanted the window. Gary checked with manufacturing and was assured the window would be on the truck for delivery 9/26 (a 28 week delay) We are now going into week 29, no window was delivered and Gary said oops the window was taken off the truck but "no one was told". For a company that claimed repeatedly they communicate all delays I think this was evidence that was untrue and may have been untrue all the way along. I plan to file complaints with the state and federal agencies governing interstate commerce and online purchasing and payments requiring informed delays.

I am now unsure when or if my window was ever manufactured and or delivered. DO NOT BUY FROM MARVIN.

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User's recommendation: The Marvin Companies, Inc.

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| map-marker Wixom, Michigan

Poor customer service

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Marvin Windows And Doors - Poor customer service
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Replaced slider for Marvins Coast Line French doors January 2023. Took five months for doors to arrive.

Installer from window company( not Marvin) was fantastic and noticed the holes that came drilled from factory were too large. Marvin sent rep out, he was rude to the point he put a nick in the glass of one door. Marvin factory sent new side rails, only for holes to be too large again. Here we are at June 2,2023 and service guys are here putting new side rails on the doors without checking to see if holes will be covered by handles.

Theyve put nothing up to cover opening and already its been over three hours.

So our whole house is being flooded with mosquitoes. Marvin only cares about the money not the customers.

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Pros:
  • Good product
Cons:
  • Very poor customer service

Preferred solution: Discount from Marvin for inconvenience

User's recommendation: Think twice

Paul O Vse

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| map-marker Edmond, Oklahoma

Installed Incorrect Color Doors Windows and thresholds

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Updated by user Sep 29, 2023

Marvin customer service was absolutely most helpful when I mentioned the incorrect colr of the windows, doors and thresholds was incorrect. They will launch a "thorough" investigation and report back to me.

Original review Sep 29, 2023

Amazing Exteriors ordered the incorrect color of windows and doors and thresholds. After attempting to correct this for 3 years, now they said that Marvin Window Corp. refuses to manufacture and replace the correct color.

I would like to launch a formal complaint.

Paul Orcutt m.d.

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Loss:
$12
Pros:
  • Great product
Cons:
  • Wrong color delivered with no resolution

Preferred solution: The correct exterior color of the windows and doors as well as the correct threshold color that matches the current windows and doors. I would like Marvin to conduct a thorough investigation that would answer the questionable leaders of the vendor.

User's recommendation: Stay away from Marvin Windows. They do not back the guarantee,

Anonymous
map-marker Laporte, Minnesota

Bad management

Marvin windows 2 years ago ordered 4 windows for basement ,waited 2 months they came to small reodered got 2months later could not install do to winter. We finally had them installed within the month screens started to come off.

Husband order 3 more windows and they didn't fit waiting to here what's next. Couldn't believe he order through you again.

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User's recommendation: Don't buy.

Velinda Wvg
map-marker Westerly, Rhode Island

Great windows unless you need to open and close them

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Impossible to easily open and close. My 70 year old mother cannot open or close these windows. Terrible choice and expensive!!

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User's recommendation: Go with Andersen 400. Much better product

Carmen B Hvi
map-marker San Jose, California

Faulty locking mechanism on new door

Marvin Windows And Doors - Faulty locking mechanism on new door

I need a service technician lock will no engage two photos attached please confirm and advise scheduling

If more information is needed please cal me at 832-236-****

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Anonymous
map-marker Carlsbad, California

Ultimate windiws

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I never complained as I love Marvin doors and now planning to buy 7 windows. I asked about options on Trims .

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User's recommendation: Buy

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| map-marker Waterford, Vermont

New windows lesk

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Marvin Windows And Doors - New windows lesk

New construction elevate windows. Weather stripping is a train wreck.

Thermal image pics show these new windows leak. I have 28 windows installed and they all look similar.

Anyone else get a resolution to this?

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Cons:
  • Leak air

Preferred solution: Send an engineer out fix my windows!

2 comments
Guest

I’m having same exact problem. I installed same time as you. Completely a disaster.

Guest

I have had the exact same issue with entire house of fiberglass all ultrex Integrity Marvin windows. Tech has been out three times.

Marvin has now thrown in the towel and basically told me to upgrade if I want better. Said there is nothing they can do. Meanwhile my house is freezing and drafty. Should have kept my old vinyl windows.

Very upset. I want a different brand. Not to pay Marvin more money for more Marvin windows, plus installation costs. Very very disappointed as a MN native and customer.

Essential / ultrex / integrity should NOT be sold into cold weather climates. Period.

Avoid at all cost. Please.

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Marvin Windows and Doors Company was started in Minnesota in 1904 by George G. Marvin. Today it is a family business. It began with the Marvin Lumber Company. After the World War II George Marvin's company began to produce windows to create jobs. 1961 the fire stroke the factory. The company is the largest manufacturer of made-to-order wood windows and doors in the world. Marvin Windows and Doors provides its customers with entry, sliding and swinging doors, windows of different form and shape. Installment and replacement are also available services. The Wm. S. Marvin Training and Visitor Centre, Warroad, Minnesota, is an exhibition that presents its visitors with the history of the company.

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