How do you stop moisture from forming between window panes?

Question

There's a build up of moisture inside my windows. It is getting hard to see out of them. How can I clean them and stop this from happening anymore?

Judy Riley · Answer

The seal between the double glazed windows that prevents the inert gas has broken and allowed outside air in. Unfortunately, the only solutions are to hire a company that fixes the windows or replace the window.

Jewellmartin · Answer

That's the same answer we got from a pro.  The argon gas has escaped through a crack somewhere.  The only solution is to replace the window. Leaving it will possibly cause water damage to any wood or drywall near the window.

Nancy Trout · Answer

Something I do is to keep the blinds off the sill (leave them up slightly).  It helps it from not fogging up

Johnchip · Answer

I would first check any guarantees of manufacturer or installer. Then consider: This kind of 'faulting' in these windows can occur due to settlement or other structural changes or events. Check with your homeowners insurance, it may be covered.

William · Answer

My local Ace Hardware sells and installs replacement double pane glass. Since I can do it myself, I order the glass from them. I also install replacement windows. The cheaper ones always fail.

Chubby58 · Answer

Agree with Jewell. My french doors have the same problem. The seal is broken and all the gas has leaked out. It's a pricey fix, so for now I just have to live with it.

Redcatcec · Answer

Same problem here with our patio doors, only it is working to our advantage. These doors (4) look into an indoor inground swimming pool, their cloudiness gives us privacy. But that aside, we had a porch built and 1 of the double paned windows developed a seal leak, you got it! cloudiness appeared because the gas barrier was compromised. Have to get it fixed by the installing company.

Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure · Answer

Double glass windows are gas filled and sealed. Double pane glass is one solid piece. There is a seal between two panes of glass keeps the inert gas inside. The pane of glass would need to be removed/replaced not the window necessarily.

The seal has been broken.

Condensation will buildup between the panes and leaves stains that you can't get to. Coming from someone that loves clean windows that now has to get used of foggy stained ones. The whole thing needs to be replaced. Wishing you the best.

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