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.

Check out our site for more info about repair or replacement of fogged resiential window glass in the Charlotte, NC area or to get an online quote.

Before Picture - Foggy Window

If you are at home, looking out at the world through a fogged or leaky window, you could be gazing through a $1,500 tax credit for 2009.

The new stimulus package signed by the president, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, offers tax credits for making your home more energy efficient.  That generally means buying more high efficiency heating and cooling systems and appliances, or installing new energy efficient windows and doors, any of which is usually a high cost and long running project.  But this credit also applies to replacing the glass panes in your existing fogged or leaky windows.

The new package makes it more financially beneficial than ever for homeowners to fix residential windows.  The percent of total cost credited has gone up from 10% offered in 2007 to 30% for 2009, with the $200 dollar cap for windows removed.  This means window glass replacement is now included in the $1,500 total cap per homeowner for improvements.

After Replacement - Clear Glass

Replacing the just the glass in your vinyl windows is much easier on the budget, and the homeowner, than replacing the windows themselves. And can sometimes offer the same amount of savings on monthly energy bills.  Rather than ripping the siding off the exterior and creating a hole in your home,  you could have the glass panels replaced, in a relatively painless procedure.  Once windows are measured, glass is ordered and received in about 3-5 days, then installed by a trained glass technician in just a few hours.  You can go from estimate to efficiency within a week.

Deals Glass Services can provide residential glass replacement for foggy windows anywhere in the greater Charlotte metropolitan area.  Check our website for more detailed information about our Piedmont, North Carolina service area.