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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. Please try to contact Marvin Windows Doors Customer Service directly prior to posting any complaints on this site.

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Anonymous		 Marvin Windows Doors - Marvin windows disintegrate

Just like the last successful class action suit the custom marvin window disintegrated -of course they won't stand behind their product buy pella or anderson.the wi...

#275580
Nov 17, 2011
 389

Anonymous		 Marvin Windows Doors - Don't buy Marvin Windows: They don't care if it rots!

We had the unfortunate experience of having to replace all south-facing wood windows (Weathervane) in our remodel after less than 10 years because they rotted-and the manufacturer...

#261208
Sep 11, 2011
 690

Peachgal		 Marvin Windows Doors - Marvin Windows - rotting wood on several bottoms of exterior windows

This house was built in 1989. Just letting those looking for windows that one day your windows will need replacing but if you buy Marvin it will be sooner than later. The lower ext...

#257294
Aug 23, 2011
 796

Anonymous		 Marvin Windows Doors - Marvin Windows - the BEST becomes a nightmare

We purchased Marvin Windows in 1997, metal clad outside and pine inside thinking they were the best. So far we've replaced a number of windows over the years due to different prob...

#256000
Aug 17, 2011
 996

Anonymous		 Marvin Windows Doors - Marvin windows

I have a house full of Marvin windows & doors with wood finish on the interior & not very happy.The wood starts to rot at about 10 yearsRetailers are reluctant to provi...

#255732
Aug 16, 2011
 581

Anonymous		 Marvin Windows Doors - Windows are junk

I too would Never recommend Marvin windows, I unfortunately own them, the wood is cheap, which rots. The seals around the glass are terrible (foggy) and the hardware is made of som...

#235911
May 04, 2011
 999

Anonymous		 Marvin Windows Doors - Non operable sliding doors and leaking windows.

We selected Marvin windows for our retirement home and have had the rep come out several times and adjust the sliding doors. This adjustment does not hold on two of the seven slid...

#229970
Mar 31, 2011
 1088

Dewitty		 Marvin Windows Doors - Stay away from these windows

Don't waste your time OR money! This company sells Alside products. Alside tried to hide under a different name, Associated Materials inc, aka AMI. They only make two products, win...

#227148
Mar 16, 2011
 1669

Anonymous		 Marvin Windows Doors - Marvin windows poor performance

I too have been taken in by Marvin windows. But in this case, over 200 windows. 80% of the windows leak air and water at the bottom corners and along the sides. Its not the install...

#218679
Jan 28, 2011
 2118

Tom in M...		 Marvin Windows Doors - Problems with Marvin Windows & Doors Leaking

My wife & I are in a nightmare. We bought and remodeled our dream home two years ago and installed all Marvin windows & doors. They began leaking almost immediately. After fighting...

#205200
Nov 01, 2010
 3207

Anonymous		 Marvin Windows Doors - Deteriorating Marvin Windows

I have Marvin windows circa mid 90's that have completely deteriorated. They are true divided light windows with a type of vinyl/plastic over wood. The bonding between the pl...

#203024
Oct 17, 2010
 1448

Anonymous		 Marvin Windows Doors - Marvin Windows Don't Last

Only 15 years after installation, 5 of my 8 Marvin windows need to be replaced because the frames, sills and even some sashes, have rotted. The only 3 that don't need replacem...

#202698
Oct 14, 2010
 1422

Wendy Co...		 Marvin Windows Doors - Purchases in 1997 - clad casements - shot!

Built a 6500 sq. ft. home in 1997. Payed big money upgrade to use Marvin windows, we wanted the best. Over $60,000. in Marvin Windows. Five are shot....rotten wood under the vin...

#199546
Sep 22, 2010
 1678

Wood ID		 Marvin Windows Doors - Pine Rots - Window made with pine fail quickly

Yes indeed, Marvin has a problem with their sash and sub-sash on all non-clade windows and doors, and some clad product, with improperly built bottom drains and seals. Yes, someti...

#195159
Aug 22, 2010
 2068

Vonsr		 Marvin Windows Doors - Marvin would not stand behind faulty product.

I purchased a whole house of Marvin Wood windows in 1987, approx 24 windows and two patio doors. Two years ago I had to replace 14 window sills that rotted and the 2 patio doors ro...

#191792
Jul 30, 2010
 1685

Anonymous		 Marvin Windows Doors - Marvin does not honor their warranty

I purchased 2 Marvin "French Casemaster" windows, with supposedly a 10-year warranty. The locking mechanism on both windows was difficult to operate from the start, and one of the...

#155485
Aug 19, 2009
 5168

Dlanney		 Marvin Windows Doors - Marvin won't stand behind problems

We purchased and entire house of Marvin doors & windows when we built our house February 1992 - amounts to 8 single & 8 double hung windows and a 2-door french outside/pati...

#132619
Aug 24, 2008
 5575

Bkullma		 Marvin Windows Doors - Marvin Windows - Not Worth the Money

I paid top dollar for Marvin Windows! Thirteen years later I have had nothing but problems with their windows! I've had three window crack, one window sash rot, an...

#122594
May 30, 2008
 9535
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