Wood Windows Inc is not an authorized Anlin dealer. We service, repair, and replace Anlin windows and doors throughout the Treasure Valley.
Specifications & Testing Data
| Frame material | Multi-chambered vinyl with fully welded frame and sash; foam-insulated chambers (Comfort Core) and reinforced meeting rails (Inner Core) |
|---|---|
| U-factor (NFRC) | 0.22 – 0.3 |
| Solar heat gain coefficient (NFRC) | 0.2 – 0.3 |
| Design pressure (DP) rating | Varies by style and size — verify against the NFRC label or Anlin's published performance data for your configuration |
| AAMA performance class | Certified to AAMA/NAMI standards; class varies by unit |
| ENERGY STAR zones | Northern (select configurations) |
| Glass options | Infinit-e triple-layer Low-E, Infinit-e Plus with argon, Sound-reduction package (standard on Del Mar), Tempered, Obscure |
| Available styles | Single-Hung, Single Slider, Casement, Awning, Picture, Bay & Bow, Geometric shapes, Sliding patio doors |
What the Anlin Del Mar Is
The Del Mar is the flagship dual-pane vinyl window from Anlin Windows & Doors, a replacement-window manufacturer founded in 1990 and headquartered in Clovis, California. Anlin sells exclusively through a dealer network across the Western U.S. — strongest in California, Arizona, and Nevada — and some of those dealers have sold into Idaho over the years, which is why Del Mar windows turn up in Treasure Valley homes even though Anlin has little local presence.
It's a genuinely well-built vinyl window. The frame is multi-chambered and fully welded, with foam insulation (Anlin calls it Comfort Core) in key chambers and reinforced inserts at the meeting rail (Inner Core). Del Mar units come standard with a sound-reduction glass package and Anlin's Infinit-e triple-layer Low-E coating; the Infinit-e Plus package adds argon fill.
Wood Windows Inc is not an authorized Anlin dealer. We service, repair, and replace Anlin windows and doors throughout the Treasure Valley.
The Numbers
Anlin publishes performance data for the Del Mar line, and the figures are strong for dual-pane vinyl: with Infinit-e Plus argon glass, published ratings reach roughly U 0.22 and SHGC 0.22 on common styles, with low air-infiltration numbers. Exact ratings vary by style, size, and glass package, so treat those as the best case and verify per unit against the NFRC label. Either way, most Del Mar configurations clear the U ≤ 0.30 target we recommend for zone 5B Idaho homes with room to spare.
The warranty is Anlin's headline feature: the True Double Lifetime covers parts, labor, and shipping for the original owner and transfers once to the next owner. On paper that beats most vinyl warranties. The catch for Idaho owners is execution — warranty service runs through authorized dealers, and the nearest one may be several states away.
The Idaho Owner's Problem: Service, Not Quality
Most Anlin calls we get aren't complaints about the window. They're practical: a fogged glass unit, a slider that won't roll, a lock that stopped catching — and no local dealer to call. That's the gap we fill. Our employee installers (never subcontractors) handle IGU replacement, roller and balance repair, weatherstripping, and hardware on Anlin units, and full replacement when a window is genuinely done.
When replacement makes sense, the closest carried equivalent we install is the Milgard Tuscany — a premium vinyl peer with a full lifetime warranty and, importantly, factory and dealer support that actually lives in this region. We'll quote a repair and a replacement side by side and show you the honest gap.
Talk to a Local Shop
Wood Windows Inc has served the Treasure Valley for 46 years. If your home has Anlin windows and something's wrong with them, call (208) 376-2200 — we'll tell you whether it's a $200 repair or a replacement conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who services Anlin windows in Idaho?
Anlin sells through a dealer network concentrated in California, Arizona, and Nevada, and that network is thin in Idaho — which leaves owners here without an obvious service contact. Wood Windows Inc is not an authorized Anlin dealer, but we service, repair, and replace Anlin windows throughout the Treasure Valley: fogged glass units, rollers, balances, locks, weatherstripping, and full replacement when a unit is past repair.
Does Anlin's True Double Lifetime warranty cover my Idaho home?
Anlin's published warranty covers parts, labor, and shipping for the original purchaser and transfers once to a second owner — one of the stronger vinyl warranties on paper. In practice, warranty labor is performed through Anlin's authorized dealers, so coverage is only as convenient as the nearest dealer. Contact Anlin directly to confirm coverage and the servicing dealer for your address; if that path stalls, we can handle the repair independently.
How do Anlin Del Mar windows compare to the Milgard Tuscany?
They're honest peers — premium dual-pane vinyl aimed at the same replacement buyer. Published Del Mar figures with Infinit-e Plus glass reach the low 0.20s on U-factor, at or better than the Tuscany's typical 0.25–0.31 range, and both carry strong transferable warranties. The practical difference in Idaho is support: Milgard is stocked and serviced locally, while Anlin's dealer presence here is limited. We install the Tuscany and can put a side-by-side quote against keeping or matching your Anlins.
My Anlin windows are fogging — repair or replace?
Fogging is insulated-glass seal failure. On Del Mar frames, which are usually structurally sound, an IGU swap is often the economical fix, though sourcing glass to match Anlin's coatings takes care. If several units are failing, hardware is worn, or you want current glass technology throughout, whole-window replacement often costs less per year of service. We inspect, price both, and let the math decide.
Sources & Testing Data
Last reviewed 2026-07-05 by Wood Windows Inc — (208) 376-2200
