Save Energy Company provides and installs energy-efficient windows and doors for residential clients throughout Marin, San Francisco, and Sonoma Counties. The family-owned and operated company is celebrating its 42nd anniversary in 2025. It continues to offer the industry’s top brands—such as Simonton, Milgard and Marvin—and friendly, clean, expert installation crews. Save Energy Company is also HealthSafety Qualified and has earned Diamond Certified for 23 consecutive years.
Owners John and Pat Gorman established Save Energy Company in 1983 to provide energy-efficient solutions for their community. Since then, the firm has completed more than 25,000 projects and continues to be named one of the Top 500 Remodelers in the United States annually by Qualified Remodeler magazine. “We’re also the only company in our area to offer free one-year checkups after window installations upon request,” says Mr. Gorman.
Save Energy Company’s website is full of valuable information and video presentations about how new windows and doors will transform a home to enhance energy efficiency, comfort, and visual appeal. “We do all we can to help our customers make informed decisions about these improvements,” says Mr. Gorman.
“We strive to make the replacement window purchasing process easy and hassle-free. Our products come with lifetime warranties and installation workmanship guarantees, which ensure our clients receive products that perform to the highest standards. Ultimately, we want to help our customers select the right windows and doors to complement their homes.”
Find out how you can avoid costly mistakes and have the best possible experience when working with a window contractor.
"When looking for a window contractor, get personal references whenever possible," says John Gorman, owner of Save Energy Window Company. "Window Contractors should also provide references. It's also a good idea to use a third party that has certified and/or evaluated window contracting companies. Check with the Better Business Bureau, the State Licensing Board, and further online sources."
John recommends that once you're comfortable with a few different contractors, get at least two or three bids. "This will give you a feel for each company," he says. "How do they answer their phone? How do they present their work and estimate costs? Look closely at the quality of products and materials they use, and what their installation methods are. Find out about warranties." This is a good time to get at least three recent references from the company. John continues, "Many companies are likely to only refer happy customers, so ask for a list of clients in your neighborhood, some of whom you may know. Take a look at their job if possible. If you don't know them, you may want to be brave enough to knock on their door and ask how the company performed!
"Once you decide on a company and sign a contract," John says, "know that you have three days to cancel. This is a state law called the Right of Rescission. If for any reason you change your mind, there is no penalty to cancel within this three-day period." This is useful information as you may be sifting through last-minute bids or dealing with budgeting or scheduling issues.
Before you begin your project, get a schedule of when the work will begin and end. "Hold the company to this schedule," John advises. "You should have all of their contact information, including cell numbers since contractors are often away at job sites. If they don't show up as promised, let them know you're expecting them promptly.
John's final point is about down payments: "Another state law is that you should only pay 10% of the project upfront, up to $1,000. So if the job is bid at less than $10,000, you should pay 10%. If it's $10,000 or more, you should pay $1,000 as a down payment."
As you can see, a small investment in time and effort is a worthwhile step forward in finding the right window contractor for your home. You should feel that your business is appreciated and your time and budget is respected.
Save Energy Company maintains four distinguishing standards in working with customers and installing new and replacement windows. Each one is a benchmark that ensures a satisfying customer experience.
Communication. Owner John Gorman believes the key to a successful construction investment is to meet and exceed the homeowner's expectations through a clear and concise understanding of what each customer requires and why. This is vital to a precision job completed on time and on budget.
Quality. Save Energy's installers are always Save Energy employees. They arrive on time, in uniform, fully prepared to complete each project as scheduled, with only the agreed-upon high quality brand name windows and materials to fit each customer's needs.
Cleanliness. Each employee is fully trained to leave the job site impeccably clean. No trash, no footprints in the flowerbeds. Ever.
The Golden Rule. This is Save Energy's guiding principle: to treat others as they want to be treated. From answering the phones and showing up on schedule to their consistent courteous and professional behavior, Save Energy Company practices the Golden Rule in all they do.
Save Energy Company utilizes a replacement window system that allows homeowners to upgrade existing aluminum or wood windows. Most installations can be completed in one day without damage to stucco or drywall. Upgrading is completed at a substantially lower cost than that of conventional (tear out) methods. All windows and doors can be factory painted or stained, eliminating the need for any additional contracting after installation. Dual glazing for energy efficiency and sound deadening, as well as beveled and tinted glass, is also available.
Save Energy Company provides everything you need, including free expert design consultation (includes measuring and estimates), custom craftsmanship, local manufacturing, local service department, factory finishing, Diamond Certified licensed and trained installers, Certified Contractors NetWork membership, factory direct pricing, a lifetime guarantee, and bonded and secured employees.
Save Energy offers replacement windows and doors made by the most trusted names in the industry. They buy only from manufacturers who value craftsmanship and have proven their dependability through the years. Manufacturers such as Simonton, Empire Pacific, Milgard, and Marvin offer windows and doors in a wide array of shapes, styles, and options. They also carry retractable screens from ClearView and pet doors from Pet Door Designs. Their representatives are trained and knowledgeable in helping select the style of windows, doors, and options that will benefit and complement each customer's home.
Save Energy offers a 10-year guarantee on each installation. Their customers' 100% satisfaction is their only goal.
