Moisture in window-ever had a window repaired?

[vintner Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close vintner]

I have a half round/arch window (or what my wife calls a palladium window). I have moisture between the glass panes.

Anyone have experience having a window repaired where they fix the seal, or is it best to spend bucks and put in the new sealed window?

And on a similar but different topic, any experience with Window World? They gave me quotes on some window replacements but wondering if anyone had any knowledge of them or their windows.

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

I have replaced many windows because of this. You do not need to replace the frame only the glass part. You need to take the glass part of of the frame to measure and get a replacement. I currently have 2 windows with mosture in it.
I just looked up some info on it there may be another way "Defogging" Double-pane Windows .... A Gimmick?? - General Discussion - DIY Chatroom - DIY Home Improvement Forum

[wackymother Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close wackymother]

I have a window that is fogging like this.

I've read different opinions, both that you need to replace the window or it will not insulate like a double-pane window anymore, and that it is strictly an aesthetic issue and it's mainly the two panes of glass and the air between them that do the insulating, so a small "leak" isn't making any difference.

When I stand by my foggy window, I don't feel a draft, so I'm thinking it's basically okay, and the improvement in insulation with a new double-pane window would be marginal. The fogginess I can live with since it only happens at certain times of the year.

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I recall the name used to replace the window glass is replacing the sash

[vintner Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close vintner]

This window is pratically wet inside, drops of water that just stay in place year around. It would probably be in the $500 range to replace the glass, so if I could do it for a few hundred dollars less, I would do it. Otherwise, I may just let it sit as a messy window.

[vinolover Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close vinolover]

We've had to replace several windows like this. We were told that the only way to have an insulated energy efficient window (i.e. with the gas between the panes) is to replace the glass panes with sealed glass panes (you don't need to replace the window frames). But you cannot just take apart the current windows and fix them because there is no way to insulate them. But as stated, if you just want it to look better (and not be energy efficient) you can do that.

[Jeanne Sz Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Jeanne Sz]

White Bear Glass used to replace this type of glass. We had them take care of a couple several years ago. I don't know about Window World; we got several estimates and ended up using Pella Replacement windows. That was right after the '98 tornado hit our house. The windows are still clear and we're still happy. Some companies that do auto glass replacement also replace sealed window panes.

[vintner Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close vintner]

Completed 2 online forms yesterday for quotes on the repair. In 1-1/2 business days, no one has replied. Business must be good that they don't need mine.

[oc24 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close oc24]

Depending on how old the window is and who made it, there may be a warranty on it and it would be replaced for free due to the broken seal on the insulated glass. Check the silver spacer between the inside & oustide pane of glass - that's where the manufacture date will be stamped if there is a warranty on the glass.

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[rdcigc Member Find all posts View Profile Close rdcigc]

We have two standard windows and two of our bathroom block windows that are fogged. The block windows got hit on the outside. Replacement cost for all $835. Ouch