Window Repair
 

Hi, I've got aluminum sliding windows, one of them is frosting up in between
the two panes of glass. Can these be repaired.Isn't there supposed to be
some sort of gas in between them? If they can be repaired where would I
look, a glass shop, hardware store or what? Thanks

Stone

Gary:

My understanding is you have to replace the glass. I have not
heard of anyway to reseal a window. Once the seal is gone it is gone.




"Gary Stone" wrote in message
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Hi, I've got aluminum sliding windows, one of them is frosting up in
between the two panes of glass. Can these be repaired.Isn't there supposed
to be some sort of gas in between them? If they can be repaired where
would I look, a glass shop, hardware store or what? Thanks

Stone

"Gary Stone" wrote in message
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Hi, I've got aluminum sliding windows, one of them is frosting up in
between
the two panes of glass. Can these be repaired.Isn't there supposed to be
some sort of gas in between them? If they can be repaired where would I
look, a glass shop, hardware store or what? Thanks

Stone



Unknown is correct. You don't repair them. You replace the double pane
glass unit.

The glass unit is removed by removing the retaining clips and breaking the
seal on the exterior.

Most cities of any size have a glass company that can make you a new one in
about a day. If the problem is with the lower removable sash, you can just
take the whole thing in to them to measure and replace. I think I would
wait till Spring.

Colbyt

Look carefully around the 4 edges of the window for a brand name. Some
windows have long guarantees if you can find out who made it. Usually on
the glass very light etching.


"Gary Stone" wrote in message
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Hi, I've got aluminum sliding windows, one of them is frosting up in
between the two panes of glass. Can these be repaired.Isn't there supposed
to be some sort of gas in between them? If they can be repaired where
would I look, a glass shop, hardware store or what? Thanks

Stone

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"Gary Stone" wrote in message
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Hi, I've got aluminum sliding windows, one of them is frosting up in
between
the two panes of glass. Can these be repaired.Isn't there supposed to be
some sort of gas in between them? If they can be repaired where would I
look, a glass shop, hardware store or what? Thanks

Stone



Unknown is correct. You don't repair them. You replace the double pane
glass unit.

The glass unit is removed by removing the retaining clips and breaking the
seal on the exterior.

Most cities of any size have a glass company that can make you a new one
in
about a day. If the problem is with the lower removable sash, you can
just
take the whole thing in to them to measure and replace. I think I would
wait till Spring.

Colbyt

Ok, thanks guys.

Stone

Is it likely to be cheaper to get new glass put in a failed Andersen
window (out of warranty) than to replace the unit? Would it be better to
get a new unit?

Perce

On 02/13/05 05:10 pm Colbyt tossed the following ingredients into the
ever-growing pot of cybersoup:

Hi, I've got aluminum sliding windows, one of them is frosting up in

between

the two panes of glass. Can these be repaired.Isn't there supposed to be
some sort of gas in between them? If they can be repaired where would I
look, a glass shop, hardware store or what? Thanks

Unknown is correct. You don't repair them. You replace the double pane
glass unit.

The glass unit is removed by removing the retaining clips and breaking the
seal on the exterior.

Most cities of any size have a glass company that can make you a new one in
about a day. If the problem is with the lower removable sash, you can just
take the whole thing in to them to measure and replace. I think I would
wait till Spring.

"Percival P. Cassidy" wrote in message
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Is it likely to be cheaper to get new glass put in a failed Andersen
window (out of warranty) than to replace the unit? Would it be better to
get a new unit?

Perce


My use of the word unit referred to the two panes of glass stuck together
with the sealing flange around the edges.

This is commonly referred to as an IG (insulated glass) unit.

You are correct that in almost all cases it is cheaper just to replace the
glass unit portion of the window than it is to buy a complete new sash.
Whether the cost is cheaper to order a factory replacement or buy from a
local fabricator varies from market to market. In my area the cost is about
the same but the 1 day turn around time for local fabrication wins even if
the cost was a few $ higher.

Colbyt

Andersen glass warranty is 20 years plus it comes with instructions (also
downloadable). You might call them to see if they will give you a
replacement if you are slightly over warratny


"Percival P. Cassidy" wrote in message
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Is it likely to be cheaper to get new glass put in a failed Andersen
window (out of warranty) than to replace the unit? Would it be better to
get a new unit?

Perce

On 02/13/05 05:10 pm Colbyt tossed the following ingredients into the
ever-growing pot of cybersoup:

Hi, I've got aluminum sliding windows, one of them is frosting up in

between

the two panes of glass. Can these be repaired.Isn't there supposed to be
some sort of gas in between them? If they can be repaired where would I
look, a glass shop, hardware store or what? Thanks

Unknown is correct. You don't repair them. You replace the double pane
glass unit.

The glass unit is removed by removing the retaining clips and breaking
the
seal on the exterior.

Most cities of any size have a glass company that can make you a new one
in
about a day. If the problem is with the lower removable sash, you can
just
take the whole thing in to them to measure and replace. I think I would
wait till Spring.

This one is 30+ years old. They won't replace it free. I tried. A
genuine replacement from a local supplier is approx. $200.

Perce


On 02/14/05 12:31 pm Art tossed the following ingredients into the
ever-growing pot of cybersoup:

Andersen glass warranty is 20 years plus it comes with instructions (also
downloadable). You might call them to see if they will give you a
replacement if you are slightly over warratny