How do you get condensation out of a double glazed window?

Answer 1

It will probably have to have the panes repalced because somewhere there is a leak in your frame and the gas that was inbetween your panes has escaped and allowed water to enter in and condense.

Mena
Architectural Building Technologist

Answer 2

If there is condensation inside the double glazed window that means that there must be a crack in the window somewhere that let the moisture in. The window probably had some sort of gas in there at one point that reflected the sun's heat and since the moisture got in the gas got out. You will probably need to replace the window.

Answer 3

torch or bricks... lol....

Ok, as mentioned by some others here... what has happened is the seal between the panes of glass has broken, and allowed moisture in. This in itself is more bothersome visually, than structurally, but it does mean that the insulating gas between the panes (usually argon, harmless by the way) has leaked out. So, the window is no longer insulating as it should. You need to replace the sash that has the broken seal.

You can take the sash to a glass shop, and they can order the proper product for you, and install it, or you can call a repair person to do it. A normal insulating sash pane, will run almost as much to replace it, as it does to replace the whole window, lol, just a little heads up there.

Now, there is something else you need to be aware of... moisture in the pane had to come from somewhere...and this is potentially a structural problem.
If there is a floor vent below the window, then a deflector over the vent, to change the air to flow into the room, instead of up across the window, will prevent condensation on the inside of the window... which, if it builds up enough, it will run down the window to the wall, and cause problems there.
Another source of moisture build up, is from under the home. If you have a basement, you should install a dehumidifier there. If you have a crawlspace, then you should put down a layer of plastic sheeting, under the whole home, to prevent moisture buildup, under the home. This isnt hard to do... simply cut the plastic so that it will lay around any supports under the home, and overlap it from one sheet to the next. I use rolled plastic, about 6 mil thick to do this (it's about $6 to $8 per roll). Simply unroll it, then spread it out (it comes folded)

Most folks don't believe how much moisture can come up under a home, until they actually throw a piece of plastic down, and see for themselves, lol

So, fix both problems... not just the glass. Moisture build up in a home can cause your wood supports to warp, twist, or even split, as they change moisture content...leading to much more expensive repairs down the road.

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Answer 5

If the seal is not broken.... you can't. But if you heat the window up with a blow torch you may be able to evaporate the condensation.As long as its in vapour form you probably won't know its there.

Answer 6

The seal between the glasses will be defective. This probably will occur over time. Check the guarantee.

Answer 7

My next door neighbour had same problem.Hers were under guarantee so they replaced the glass.Hope yours have a guaranee.If not measure up & surf the web for the best price

Answer 8

well, first thing, you have a leak inside your window. only thing you can do is, buy a new window, and replace it, or you can have a specialist come in, and he/she will clean it, and make sure its fixed so it wont happen again.

Answer 9

Throw a brick through it lol

Answer 10

you can't. you'll have to call a glass specialist to have it repaired and fixed so you can get it out. Sorry.