Foggy Double Pane Window Fix!
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Published 2021-04-23
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In this video I demonstrate how you can potentially repair a double-pane window with a bad seal. There is no way to permanently fix a window seal failure like this without replacing the whole window, but this method may help you get a few more years out of your broken window! Thanks for watching!
PERFORM HEATING CAREFULLY AND SLOWLY OR THE WINDOW COULD CRACK!
Update: This window is still 100% clear and fog free as of October 2021. The original repair filmed here was done in May 2020.
All Comments (21)
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Not your fault, but i cracked my window, got impatient and warmed it up too much while not moving the heat around enough. Oh Well. Slow and steady wins the race here, don't be like me lol.
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Great video. Here's a little tip we use when we replace a window on an airliner. You take a small cup and put a little hot water and dish soap in it and mix it up with your finger. Don't get it all sudsy but mix it up well. If you now dip your finger in that soapy water you'll be able to run your finger along that bead of sealant and mold it perfectly without the sealant sticking to your finger or making a mess on your window.
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This should be shown everywhere not just for the tip, but a demo for all DIYers who share on YouTube. Obviously some projects take longer, but this exemplifies an excellent video… to the point, articulate, informative, easy to follow and well-filmed. Not chit chatty - most of us are in a bit of a hurry when looking for help - but a brief pan to the dog followed by a quip was perfect for connecting with viewers, most of us dog lovers as well. Great job.
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air compressor with a fine point tip would work better for exterior.. also just set up a space heater on a stand
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Great video.... but be careful if you think about doing this. Using a hairdryer heats up the window and although the moisture started to disappear when I tried this, the window cracked from the hairdryer. You've been warned! Approach this method with caution....
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I gotta admit it brought a smile when you showed the leaf blower. I immediately grabbed my trusty leaf blower and my hair dryer and it worked! Thank you!
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The molding (or glazing bead) is not part of the window (IGU) seal. If the IGU seal has failed, the trim might contribute to moisture accumulating around the leaking seal. The window trim is not really the cause of the window fogging. If an IGU is submerged under water, the inside of the IGU should remain moisture free. When a seal fails, air and moisture will get inside the window, condense and fog.
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Nice job! I watch you tube videos for anything I can't figure out and 99.9% of the people making the videos either don't know what there doing or don't take there time and explain what there doing and why. You need to make all you tube videos! Thank you
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Thanks, this was very useful. I put a strip of masking tape over the glass, applied the silicone, and then used my finger to smooth it out. Took the tape off before it dried. This gave a perfectly straight and even line across the bottom of the glass. It really looks like it was part of the window.
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Thank you so much I will try this on one of the window panes at my new house. I ran a dehumidifier upstairs when one was condensed like this and the water evaporated. But the one downstairs doesn’t seem to budge. I’ll be trying this out 👍🏼 😊
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Very helpful thanks!
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Thank you for posting this, I have a huge recess window in my Living room that is double Payne and has moisture, definitely want to try this before replacement.
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I have a basement window that needs fixing. Looking forward to trying out your solution!
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Short n smart. Thank you for sharing lovely video and especially mentioning the time frame of repair and result. As it realy helped.
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Great solution. I'm glad it worked for you. I intend to try it next summer!! 😀👍
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Love your Corgi pup! I have four dogs of my own (not Corgis, though) who give me the stink eye when I’m working around the yard…. 🥰😂🤣
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I use acrylic paint in a old vaping bottle to seal the outdoor windows cracks. Really work well and it's cheap
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You just saved me hundreds of dollars, thanks.
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Your dog is a cutie pie.🧡 Thanks for this helpful video.👍🏼
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You said the magic word right off....Plygem! Put them in our house when we built and I literally hate them. Several fogged up the first year or two & none of them open, close, or latch like they should
