When a window in your home has a constant foggy appearance it means that the seal has failed. Once this happens there are three options for the homeowner: replace the entire window unit, replace the glass in the window, or repair the existing window pane. There are several factors taken into account when deciding which is best for you, and often the first thing to consider is the cost.
Since the foggy window repair process is a fairly new idea, many people facing thermopane seal failure don’t even consider this solution. At a price of about $90 it is the most cost effective, can be completed in about an hour and since we aren’t disposing of the old glass, it’s also the most environmentally friendly method. But if you wait too long after the seal fails, the moisture will permanently stain the inside of the glass giving it an opaque or mottled look – then the foggy appearance cannot be repaired.
Even if the glass has been permanently fogged you can replace the glass in the window at a cost of about $150 – $170. It it cheaper and easier than full window replacement – but we still have to create waste, making it not nearly as green as repair. If you have a qualified glass technician come look at the damage as soon as you notice the fog, this can be avoided.
For most people with vinyl windows there is no need to replace the entire window, which not only costs about $300 but also can be quite hassle to the homeowner. As long as your windows were installed after 1975 and you don’t have any serious problems with them then the expense of this project can be prohibitive.
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