About AWS
About AWS: American Window Systems
Family-owned. Pittsburgh-rooted. Built on four decades of doing the work right.
Meet The Owner
Richard Hildenbrand
Owner & Founder
Richard Hildenbrand founded AWS: American Window Systems with a simple commitment — give homeowners honest advice, quality workmanship, and dependable service.
With more than 40 years of industry experience, Richard knows what proper installation looks like, what shortcuts to avoid, and how to treat every customer fairly.
At AWS, you work directly with the owner from your first call to the finished install. No layers of salespeople. No upsells. Just real expertise and real accountability.
Our Values
What we stand for.
Honest Communication
Straight answers, fair pricing, and recommendations based on what's right for your home.
Quality Workmanship
Every install is done with the care and precision four decades of experience demand.
Personal Service
Talk to the owner — not a call center. Your project gets Richard's direct attention.
Respect for Your Home
Clean job sites, careful work, and a finished project you'll be proud to show off.
Our Commitment
Our Commitment to Quality
We measure quality by how a window seals after a Pittsburgh winter, how a door swings after a decade of use, and whether a customer would call us back for their next project.
That long-term standard shapes every decision — which products we install, how we prepare an opening, and how we leave a home when the work is done.
Why Homeowners Choose AWS
Twelve reasons to call AWS.
- Over 40 Years of Industry Experience
- Family-Owned & Operated
- Fully Insured
- Certified Professional Service
- Direct Access to the Owner
- Honest Recommendations
- Free Estimates
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Workmanship
- Personalized Service
- Respect for Your Home
- Local Pittsburgh Expertise
Free Estimates
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're replacing one window or planning a complete exterior upgrade, AWS is ready to help. Request your free estimate today and speak directly with owner Richard Hildenbrand.