How do I repair misted double windows?

Answer 1

Your to choices are repair or replace here.
yes double glaized argon filled windows can be repaired, both for your exact situation where the seal has failed allowing moisture and condensation to form in the interior.
call up your yellow pages or http://www.whitepages.com and search for window repair or window glaziers. Remove the sash and bring it to their shop if you are the handyperson type (saves on a service call) and ask them to refill the Argon gas and reseal. If you are not the handy type it may be worth them me making a field visit to remove it and while they are their have them check the rest of your windows. Have them inspect sashes, adjust ballasts look at the locks and tilt out tabs etc.
When re-installing the sash, If you are doing -it-yourself take a look at the ballasts, these will probably need to be re tensioned, a simple enough task but it requires a tensioning tool

If you are only dealing with a single window and the rest of the homes windows are in good/fair shape this should take care of things.
If multiple windows are showing signs of failure, windows are stiff and hard to operate, mechanical closures and springs deteriorating...might be more cost effective to get a few estimates for whole house window replacement.
All of your windows are the same age, if half are bad the other half are not far behind and you will get a better per unit cost by purchasing more units.

Answer 2

There used to be nitrogen between your panes of glass. the seal is broken and now you have air and moisture in there. you can have the window repaired or get a new one. The repair should be cheaper.
I know they can be repaired because the building I work at has had them taken out and refurbished.

Answer 3

it sounds like condensation - you must have a break in the seal somewhere where the window is letting in moisture. You could try buying one of those boxes you leave on the windowsill to absob moisture to see if this clears it up. I would try this before any costly repairs.

Answer 4

You cant, sounds like the seal between the two Paine's of glass is letting in air. You will have to replace it,cost ? depends on the size of the window but for about 4ft square you will have not much change from £80

Answer 5

you can't repair them but you do have two choices here...replace them or you can drill two tiny holes just below the galss at an angle that will take drill bit into inside cavity between glasses....this will let moisture out and help get rid of the misted look..

Answer 6

Air laden with moisture has entered inside---the average person will have to replace the window.

Answer 7

Condensation betwen the panes of double glazed windows?
Silicone.
Grab some of those little sachets of silicone that get packed with cameras and other expensive toys. The silicone absorbs moisture. If you have to drill a hole through the glass to get them in, do it.

Answer 8

Have the glass replaced, its not as expensive as you think, measure up and phone around for a quote, good luck!

Answer 9

it sounds like the unit seal has broken down you cand repair you will have to replace

Answer 10

you dont ..you replace them