Window washing in Wheaton, IL
Residential Window Washing in Wheaton
The #1 Window Washing Company in Wheaton
Window washing in Wheaton is not a one-size job. The city covers everything from late 1800s and early 1900s homes near the downtown core and the Wheaton College area to mid-century cottages, 1980s subdivisions, and newer construction toward the city limits. The work is different on each. A modern fixed pane and a wood sash divided-light window from 1910 are not cleaned the same way. Prime Time hand washes both, along with screens, sills, frames, storm windows, and tracks. 23 years of Chicagoland service backs every job.
A Wheaton window washing service is usually called for when:
- The home is on the Wheaton Register of Historic Places or in one of the older neighborhoods, and the windows need careful work.
- It has been more than a year since the last full clean.
- Exterior storms or older sash windows look hazy from the inside.
- Pollen, sap, and tree debris from mature DuPage County tree cover have settled in.
- A real estate listing, family event, or photo session is coming up.
Get a free estimate | Call (800) 480-1360
Where to reach us
Prime Time Window Cleaning 1806 W Cuyler Ave #3A, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (800) 480-1360
Hours: Monday: 7 AM to 8 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM to 8 PM
Wednesday: 7 AM to 8 PM
Thursday: 7 AM to 8 PM
Friday: 7 AM to 8 PM
Saturday: 7 AM to 8 PM
Sunday: Closed
Wheaton sits on a regular DuPage County route for our crews. Trucks dispatch out of the Chicagoland headquarters above, which is how we keep scheduling tight on Wheaton appointments even during the busy spring and fall stretches. The phone number you see here is the same one Wheaton homeowners have been calling for years, and it still gets a real person on the line.
What makes window washing in Wheaton its own job
Wheaton is one of the older communities in DuPage County, and the housing reflects that. The city maintains its own Register of Historic Places, with two qualifying tiers: buildings 50 to 99 years old, and buildings 100 years or older. There are homes in Wheaton that were standing before half of the surrounding suburbs existed.
That history shapes the window washing work.
Original wood sash windows are common in the older neighborhoods. Homes in and around the downtown core and near Wheaton College often still have their original wood sash windows, sometimes with true divided lights, sometimes with storm panels that have been on the home for fifty or more years. These windows clean differently than modern vinyl. The frames need careful hand work, the glazing should not be flexed, and the storm units have to come off without forcing them.
Newer construction in the same zip code needs the modern playbook. Wheaton also has 1990s and 2000s subdivisions, custom newer builds, and infill construction with large fixed panes, sliders, casement windows, and triple-pane glass. The work on these is faster but it requires different equipment and different cleaning solutions to avoid damaging seals or coatings.
DuPage County tree cover means heavy seasonal debris. Mature trees throughout Wheaton drop pollen, leaves, sap, seed pods, and cottonwood fluff onto windows year-round. Spring and fall hit the windows hardest. Annual or twice-annual cleaning keeps the buildup manageable; longer gaps require restoration work.
Real estate dynamics drive spring demand. Wheaton homes, particularly the historic ones, list well when the windows show their original character clearly. Spring listings in late March, April, and May concentrate window washing demand significantly.
What we clean on a Wheaton home
The full range of services for Wheaton homes.
Exterior window washing. Hand cleaning of all exterior glass. We adjust method by window type. Older sash windows get full hand work. Newer fixed panes can take pure water on extended runs followed by hand finishing where it counts.
Interior window washing. Hand cleaning of all interior glass and frames. Special care for older homes with original woodwork, plaster, or vintage finishes around the windows.
Screen cleaning. Every screen comes out, gets hand washed, and goes back in. Older Wheaton homes sometimes have original wood-framed screens that need extra care during removal.
Storm window cleaning. For homes with traditional storm window systems, including older homes where storms have been on the same frames for decades, we remove, clean, and reinstall properly. If a storm window or frame is damaged before we arrive, we tell you before touching it.
Wood sash and divided-light window cleaning. Antique and historic sash windows with true divided lights get careful pane-by-pane hand cleaning that does not damage glazing or muntins. This is a specific job we have done across DuPage County for years.
Sill and frame detailing. Sills and frames hold buildup that the eye notices even when the glass is clean. We hand clean these as part of every service.
Hard water spot treatment. For homes with sprinkler systems, we treat hard water deposits on the lower exterior glass.
Post-construction and post-renovation window cleaning. Wheaton homes going through restoration or remodeling end up with paint, plaster, drywall, and grout residue on the glass. We book these jobs separately because they take longer than a standard wash.
Non-Abrasive
Environmentally Safe
Doesn’t Leave Streaks
We Provide the Following Services:
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Inside & Outside Cleaning
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Storm Window Cleaning
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Screen Cleaning
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Sill & Frame Cleaning
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Skylight & Mirror Cleaning
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Gutter Cleaning
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Service for Any Size Home
Free estimates, clear numbers
Wheaton window washing pricing depends on the number of windows, the era of the home (historic homes with sash windows and storms take longer than modern construction), whether interior or exterior or both is scheduled, and whether storm window work is included. We provide free estimates by phone for most homes and a site visit for larger or historic properties.
Call (800) 480-1360. A live customer service team member walks through the details with you. The estimate is the price. No upsells when the crew arrives.
How To Count Your Windows
Double Hung
Count as 2
Casement
Count as 1
Arch
Count as 1
Transom
Count as 1
French
Count as 1 each pane
Door
Count as 1
Sliding Door
Count as 1 each side
Door Side Lights
Count as 1 each side
Picture, Bay, Bow
Count 1 ea section (1, 2 or 3)
Why Wheaton homeowners hire us
A Wheaton homeowner with a 1908 home and the original wood sash windows is not handing the keys to a brand-new crew. We get that, and our credentials match it.
Prime Time has been hand washing windows across Chicagoland for 23 years, with more than 40,000 jobs completed. Our crews have spent the bulk of those years working in DuPage County, including extensive hands-on experience with original wood sash windows, true divided lights, antique glazing, and storm window systems that have been on the same frames for decades. That experience does not come from a class. It comes from doing the work.
The company and every technician on the truck are fully insured. For Wheaton homes with antique features, interior valuables, or simply a homeowner who has been through one too many vendor disappointments, that coverage and the live customer service phone line are usually what move the conversation forward. The trucks are branded, the crews are uniformed, and the satisfaction guarantee is written. If the work is not right, we come back to fix it. If we cannot, you owe nothing.
What every Wheaton appointment includes
What every Wheaton appointment includes
Standard Wheaton window washing service from Prime Time always includes:
- Hand washed exterior and interior glass where booked.
- All screens removed, hand washed, and reinstalled.
- Sills, frames, and tracks detailed.
- Storm windows removed, cleaned, and reinstalled where present.
- Special handling for original wood sash and divided-light windows at no additional charge.
- Final walk-through with the lead technician before the crew leaves.
For homeowners interested in a steady schedule, recurring service is available on a twice-a-year cadence (typically spring and fall) with a third visit option for homes under heavy tree cover or with extensive grounds. Recurring customers get the same crew on repeat visits, priority booking, and seasonal reminders.
What to expect on appointment day
Here is what a Wheaton window washing appointment looks like from the first call to the final walk-through.
Step 1, the call. Call (800) 480-1360 or submit a request online. A live customer service team member confirms the address, the home type (historic or modern matters), and your timing preference.
Step 2, the estimate. For most homes, a clear estimate over the phone. For larger historic properties or homes with extensive storm window systems, we recommend a brief on-site walk-through before quoting.
Step 3, scheduling. Same or next day service whenever the calendar allows. Recurring customers are scheduled automatically.
Step 4, the appointment. A uniformed Prime Time crew arrives in a branded truck. We walk the home with you, talk through any specific concerns (original windows, fragile frames, interior valuables), and start the work.
Step 5, the clean. Hand washing of exterior and interior glass, screens out and washed, storms removed and cleaned, sills and frames detailed, special care for historic features as needed.
Step 6, the walk-through. The lead technician walks the home with you before leaving. Anything that needs adjustment gets addressed before the truck leaves the driveway.
Step 7, the follow-up. Office check-in to confirm the work held up. For recurring customers, the next visit is already on the calendar.
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What Wheaton customers say
Four to five reviews from Wheaton customers to be selected by the marketing team. Pull from Google Business Profile and website testimonials. Ideally reviews that mention Wheaton, historic homes, or DuPage County window service specifically, are within the last 12 months, and include a customer first name with last initial plus a neighborhood reference if available. If no Wheaton-specific reviews exist, use general Chicagoland reviews and flag for SEO follow-up.
“Excellent communication from start to finish. Work was done exactly as specified and the veteran professionalism was obvious. He showed up on time and did a very thorough job and we will definitely use this company again!”
“I’ve been using this company for several years to clean my two-story house gutters and they consistently provide quality service at competitive prices.”
“They did a great job cleaning my gutters on my home and it was something I could not do safely at 32 feet. They were on time-fast-cost effective and provided me a great peace of mind when it rains again. I would use them again without question”
“From the beginning they were very communicative. Gave an upfront cost on services and constant updates. My technician Matt also did a great job kept me informed through out the cleaning process and made all the needed recommendations. Will be using again!”
“Joaquin was the best! We recently moved into our house and the windows hadn’t been cleaned for years. He worked extremely hard, communicated great and I would recommend him to anyone. This was a tough job and I would choose him again. Thank you.”
