-- Florida homeowners are carrying one of the heaviest insurance burdens in the country, and it keeps climbing. According to a report covered by WLRN, Florida homeowner insurance premiums rose 75% between 2021 and 2025, more than double the national average increase of 38% over the same period. Florida now holds the highest share of household income spent on homeowner insurance in the country, at 4.4%. The pressure doesn't stop at premium bills. Homes with aging, non-impact windows and doors carry greater storm damage risk.
There is a financial case for acting. According to the Hurricane Safety Program, windstorm mitigation can lower a Florida homeowner's insurance by hundreds of dollars per year. For households that have already absorbed years of premium increases, this reduction is meaningful. The barrier for many families remains the upfront cost of a full window replacement even when the long-term savings are clear.
This access gap is something Reece Windows & Doors has been working to address through its annual Free Home Makeover Sweepstakes. Each year since 2021, the company has awarded one Florida household up to $25,000 in replacement windows and doors at no cost and with no purchase required. No sales presentation is required to enter.
Winners who have already purchased eligible products prior to the drawing may receive a refund of installed product costs up to the maximum award. The program sits alongside the company's affiliation with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as an expression of a community commitment that has been part of the company's identity since its founding.
Reece Windows & Doors was established in 1972 by Michael Reece Sr. in Saint Petersburg, Florida, and is now led by his son, Randy Reece, making it one of the longest-running family-owned window and door companies in the state. Every installation is carried out by in-house employees, not subcontractors. Before any team member enters a customer's home, the company conducts background checks and drug testing.
Products include impact-resistant windows and doors engineered to meet Florida's hurricane exposure requirements, reducing the risk of storm damage and the insurance claims that follow. Energy-efficient options address year-round cooling costs, giving homeowners a measurable return on investment beyond storm protection. Every installation carries a double lifetime guarantee that transfers to a new owner if the property is sold.
Additionally, the company serves homeowners across Florida, and free consultations are available. For homeowners weighing window replacement as a way to address rising insurance costs, the consultation covers product options, installation timelines, and the mitigation benefits that may apply to their coverage. The Free Home Makeover Sweepstakes is open annually.
About the company: Reece Windows & Doors is a family-owned window and door company serving Florida homeowners since 1972. Founded by Michael Reece Sr. and now led by Randy Reece, the company provides impact-resistant and energy-efficient windows and doors through eight Florida locations.
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Name: Chris Garner
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Organization: Reece Windows
Website: https://reecewindows.com/
Release ID: 89207377
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