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From: Anonymous
Which window is more reliable: Milgard, Simonton, or DP?
Photo, courtesy of Milgard
Hi, I don't recommend particular brands of windows, but today I would look for one that has earned the ENERGY STAR.
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. www.energystar.gov
Here is information from Energy Star pertaining to windows:
Want more from your windows? Ask for ENERGY STAR.
ENERGY STAR-qualified windows, doors, and skylights save you energy and money, increase the comfort of your home, and protect your valuable possessions from sun damage. They are also better for the environment because lowering your energy use means less air pollution from power plants.
Save money and energy. Installing ENERGY STAR-qualified windows lowers energy bills and saves you money over single-paned and even new double-paned, clear-glass windows.
More than just dollar savings. ENERGY STAR-qualified windows protect from the winter heat and summer sun, while also reducing condensation and interior fading.
What makes a window, door, or skylight energy-efficient? Thanks to a host of new technologies, ENERGY STAR-qualified windows, doors, and skylights keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, making you more comfortable.
Purchasing tips to help you buy with confidence. Every ENERGY STAR-qualified window, door, and skylight is independently certified to perform at levels that meet or exceed strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Energy-saving tips. Proper installation, orientation, tree planting, and home sealing can help you save even more energy and money!
Rebates and Tax Credits. Earn up to $500 in federal tax credits and search for local rebates in your area. 
Click here for a link to Energy Star™s Product Manufacture list with over 500 manufacturers, by state.
I hope this information helps you with you decision. Window selection is an important one.
Be sure to read my page on Types of Windows.
Carl