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Removing Moisture from Double Pane Windows

Doors and Windows, Ask Danny Published 11/27/2007 by Danny Lipford

Danny,

My house is 35 years old and the double pane windows are original. A few of them have begun to lose their seal and are taking on an almost opaque look. I’ve heard that I can have a professional put air in and reseal these windows? Any credence to that? Thank you, Kristen

Kristen

As double pane windows age, moisture can breach the seal and condense between the layers of glass. A company called Crystal Clear Window Works can remove this trapped moisture by drilling a small hole in the glass. After the moisture has been removed and the glass cleaned, a tiny one-way valve is installed in the hole to prevent it from reoccurring. The service is performed at your home with the window in place and costs significantly less than replacing the glass.

You can see how the process works in the (629) World of Windows episode of Today’s Homeowner with Danny Lipford®

Crystal Clear Window Works has dealers in many areas of the U.S. and Canada. They offer free estimates and provide a 20-year warrenty with their service. Check their website to find a dealer near you or call 1-800-436-4688 for additional information.

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2 Comments to “Removing Moisture from Double Pane Windows”

  1. Don Grassl Says:
    January 19th, 2008 at 10:52 am

    Do you have any recommendations for the removal and refinishing of moisture stained wood on the inside of a Kolbe double pane aluminum clad casement window ? The moisture is from condensation from cold weather .It has turned the wood black over about a 3 inch long area in the corners of the window .

  2. Wendy Says:
    July 5th, 2008 at 8:21 am

    Hi Danny,

    Our house is 5 years old and we are having a problem with a window in our bedroom. I dont know what brand of window it is, but it’e the kind that the bottom opens in so that you can clean it and the top part will lower. Something is wrong with the tracking in the bottom part of the window. It’s very hard to raise and there is a scraping noise. I cant seem to find one that looks like it. Can you help or have any suggestions as to what might be wrong? Thanks!

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