Foggy windows?
We have 2 windows that only one pane of glass is fogged. The windows come out towards the inside to clean and could be replaced, but I have looked one line for replacement windows and it only shows the entire window. Please help if possible..Thanks in advance.
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Is there any way I can de-fog it? I don't want to buy a new window. Thanks.
Once fogged up, the pane needs to be replaced, the gas inside it has been compromised causing the fogging. You could contact the company that installed them, have them come out and measure and replace.
The fog means the seal is broken between the two panes of glass. A window/glass company can fix this for you.
Peggy,
Call your local glass shop and see if they can reglaze and seal them. If they tilt in, they usually come out fairly easily.
Hello. We’ve had some window seals fail. Our windows have serial number stickers on them —purchased by previous home and we were able to order replacement window glass from these numbers without anyone coming to measure at our home. It was far more economical than new window replacement.I hope you find the perfect solution.
I had a bedroom window that was fogged up. No matter what I did couldn't get rid of that because a seal had been compromised and was allowing moisture inside the two panes themselves.
When that happens the only sure fix is a new window or replacing the individual panes.
Check this out there are lots of place that sell these type of tilt out windows.
https://www.swagbucks.com/?f=11&q=where+to+buy+windows+that+tilt+inwards+for+cleaning
Examine window for a brand name, then start my contacting them. Look for light etching in glass corners, metal band between the glass in the air space, or window lock. Also look at all edges when tilted for cleaning.
that means the seal is broken and needs to be replaced - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeElfqTgxAk
If the windows are a two pane sealed type, then yes they need to be replaced
I believe your seal is broken and unfortunately replacing the entire window is the only thing I've known to be successful. If you are able to get this done, please post the project. Thanks!
If you got them from BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS, THEY HAVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON THE SEALED PANES AGAINST THE GAS IN BETWEEN THE PANES LEAKING. ONLY IF THE GLASS WASN'T BROKEN.
Hi Peggy, I had Crystal Glass come out and replace mine, they measure and manufacture and install, any glass company should be able to do this for you.