The Good Housekeeping Seal is more than just a symbol—it’s a guarantee of excellence that inspires confidence in homeowners and building professionals alike.
The Good Housekeeping Institute is an internationally recognized authority with over 125 years of product testing experience. And its seal is a promise that provides peace of mind when making any home purchase.
Products that earn the seal undergo hundreds of hours of product review and lab testing at the Good Housekeeping Institute—so you can be confident they meet the highest standards of craftsmanship and performance.
A highly accredited team of engineers, scientists, analysts and product experts have objectively reviewed the product and independently verified its claims.
Good Housekeeping is so confident in the quality of the products it chooses to endorse that its seal carries its own two year warranty, providing an additional layer of assurance on top of the Lifetime Limited Warranty issued with every Simonton product.
The Good Housekeeping Seal confirms what Simonton customers have known for over 75 years—Simonton windows meet the highest standards of performance, safety and efficiency.
Simonton premium vinyl windows are proudly crafted in the USA and are designed to deliver steadfast durability and effortless operation and upkeep over decades of continuous use.
AAMA Gold Label Certification
As part of the AAMA Gold Certification Program, Simonton windows are tested and meet high standards for air leakage, water penetration, design pressure, structural strength, vinyl performance, operational reliability and forced entry resistance, ensuring their ability to withstand strong winds and structural pressure.
Simonton premium vinyl windows offer superior weatherability and resistance to forced entry, giving homeowners peace of mind that their home is secure and protected from the elements.
Smooth and seamless corner welds create a clean, polished appearance while enhancing resistance to wind and rain.
10 degree triple-stepped, sloped Simonton Sill protects against air infiltration while quickly whisking water away from the window even in heavy rain.(5500 and 6500 Double Hung windows only).
Multi-chambered profiles maximize insulation and interior comfort.
The AutoSense lock self-latches the window when it is closed-increasing security and surpassing the nation's strictest forced entry code requirements. (DaylighMax and 6200 Sliding windows only).
Optional impact-resistant laminated glass provides security and noise reduction while blocking up to 99% of damaging ultraviolet rays.
Simonton premium vinyl windows deliver the ultimate in energy efficiency and interior comfort with advanced regional Low-E glass options that can meet ENERGY STAR® 7.0 for all climates, helping to reduce heating and cooling costs and keep homes in every climate comfortable all year long.
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2024
Select 5500 and 6500 Collection triple-pane windows have been recognized as the Most Efficient of ENERGY STAR in 2024, a designation identifying the best-performing ENERGY STAR windows available.
“With Simonton windows, consumers have a superb option for their next window project, the double hung and sliding windows that earned the Good Housekeeping Seal underwent rigorous evaluation by our experts to ensure the highest level of performance, safety and efficiency.
Through extensive operations testing in the Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute, our experts also verified construction quality of the units, for example checking the fusion welding on the one-piece frames, as well as usability and convenience features like the tilt-in sashes on the double-hung windows. Given the huge impact windows have on the look of the home, it helps that the Simonton units are beautiful too.”
Dan DiClerico Director, Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute
Simonton windows and doors are sold through our large network of trusted contractors, retail stores and distributor locations.