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Discoloration between dual pane windows

springers — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:02:13 GMT

My bathroom window has discoloration. Researching it seems like it can be from moisture eteeen panes ( makes sense bathroom).
Anyone have this problem? Replacement is expensive. They are about 15 yrs old.

Re: Discoloration between dual pane windows

kitcat51 — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:13:03 GMT

The seal on the window is broken, it can be repaired...call a few window repair companies to get estimates. I live in a small town & costs run $75. - $100. depending on what has to be done. Good Luck.

Re: Discoloration between dual pane windows

springers — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:30:38 GMT

Thanks
I read that also about seal. Good to know it can be repaired.

Re: Discoloration between dual pane windows

Still Raining — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:35:56 GMT

Yes, sometimes the settling of a house can do it. Not just in a bathroom.

Mine seem to be the type that can be sort of popped out and replaced without disturbing the surroundings. So it is not too expensive.

Re: Discoloration between dual pane windows

BarbiHollywood — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:48:55 GMT

This happened to me, too, recently, but my house is 4 years old so I had a warranty to fall back on. If there is even a teeny tiny hole in the seal, moisture will get in and discolor the inside panes making them look smoky. It was an easy enough fix for me - window people came out to replace the lower panes. What you need to do is flip down your windows and look for the codes on the stickers. Give those codes to the window people so they know exactly what size windows you have so they can get you the right size panes. I had four windows that were fixed, guys were here about 45 minutes.

Hope this helps, good luck.

Re: Discoloration between dual pane windows

J Town Girl — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:35:18 GMT

@BarbiHollywood Do you know if they can replace the glass in a patio door without having to replace the entire door?

Our patio door has gotten moisture in between the panes and the cost to replace the entire door is outrageous. It's a very large door and other than the discoloration in one half, the door works perfectly.

Re: Discoloration between dual pane windows

ROMARY — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:28:42 GMT

Just walking around the neighborhood, I've seen a few hazy windows.

The newer types (double panes).

The older, single pane, none that I've noticed.

It's probably a good idea, now-a-days, to find a window company that guarantees windows for several years.

Re: Discoloration between dual pane windows

springers — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:01:10 GMT

Thanks for the info on codes on underside. I will update after some calls are made.

Re: Discoloration between dual pane windows

Lilysmom — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:04:41 GMT

@springers , just replaced the glass in one of my garden doors. Seal was broken. My home is 15 years old. Much cheaper than total door replacement. Look for the manufacturer of your window if you know what it is. Good luck! LM

Re: Discoloration between dual pane windows

Mominohio — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:10:55 GMT

Many multi pane windows have argon (I think that is it) between the glass panes for insulation properties, and if something breaks the seal, it leaks and this foggy kind of discoloration spreads.

The window needs to be replaced when this happens, and depending on the type/style/brand can need complete replacement, or a new insert put in. Usually you have to know the company/brand and have info on the window to replace just the part.

At least this has been my experience in the past.

Re: Discoloration between dual pane windows

jellyBEAN — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:16:23 GMT

I've had this happen. It's my understanding this cannot be a quick repair and the window must be replaced. Windows typically do have a warranty, but you still have to pay for the labor.

These double pane windows seem to have their drawbacks, although they are good for insulation I guess. I grew up with regular windows and then we had screens and storm windows.

As another poster mentioned, look at the label on the window which will give all the info for replacement size, etc...

Re: Discoloration between dual pane windows

BarbiHollywood — Sat, 05 Sep 2020 18:05:00 GMT

@J Town Girl wrote:
@BarbiHollywood Do you know if they can replace the glass in a patio door without having to replace the entire door?

Our patio door has gotten moisture in between the panes and the cost to replace the entire door is outrageous. It's a very large door and other than the discoloration in one half, the door works perfectly.

@J Town Girl Hi! I'm not sure. I don't work for any window company or anything like that, just based my reply on my experience. My guess would be to contact the company/place you bought the patio door from and ask. In my case, I was directed right to the manufacturer and they were easy to work with. As a matter of fact, I just recently noticed two more windows that are now hazy that were not hazy a few months ago when I had some of the others replaced. Anyway, see what they say, but I'd imagine they'd do the same thing for your patio door(s) that they would for a window, just the glass is larger. Totally guessing.

Re: Discoloration between dual pane windows

RedTop — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 16:42:08 GMT

Our house was built with single pane wooden sash windows, and storm sashes. 16 years ago we replaced them with double pane nsulated windows. The company we dealt with has gone out of business, so our "lifetime" warranty is non-existent.

The top sash in the kitchen window broke it's seal and is all fuzzy. Rather than deal with the hassle of replacing the glass, we traded that sash with the top sash in a bedroom window.