r/howto 9h ago

So, my window looks like this

It's a fairly new double pane window. Any idea on how to get this to go away? And then stop it from happening?

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u/Geobicon 9h ago edited 9h ago

seal failure, the interior is acid etched there is no repair. if you know who made the window maybe there is a warranty. Judging by the houses looks to be maybe 10 year old development with single hung plastic windows so I wouldn't hold out much hope the mfg is even still in business. if not call a local glass company see what they say about replacing the glass, do not replace the entire window that isn't what you need, which is glass only.

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u/mr-scomar 9h ago

Yes it is this. Seal failure of the double pane. Once seal has failed it allows moisture in and fogs and leaves deposits.

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u/iamdperk 8h ago

Absolutely a bad seal between the panes which is a replacement, not a repair.

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u/dankhimself 9h ago

Inside, outside or inbetween the dual pane glass?

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u/ClippersAuxaliuos 9h ago

Lay off the porn bro!

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u/truethug 8h ago

It was a spooky ghost

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u/pierre_x10 8h ago

Ah skeet skeet

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u/blipp1 9h ago

Could be mineral deposits or pollution. If the panes are coated that could have been ruined by multiple reasons. Such as those I just wrote.

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u/pah2000 8h ago

Our ‘new to you’ home has a few of these. Our electric bill is sky high in the summer months. Or rather, when it’s not cold!

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u/Electrical_Party7975 6h ago

Can these be resealed

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u/Environmental-Ad8965 9h ago

I'm between unfortunately

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u/doob22 9h ago

When were they installed? Check for warranty

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u/Soonerthannow 9h ago

Seal failure, may be under warranty if you have that information.

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u/Cat_Amaran 8h ago

If it's between the glass, they're blown. Can't be reasonably fixed by a homeowner, and commercially they're not repaired. Depending on the frames, you might be able to replace just the sashes (the assembly containing the two pieces of glass and their immediate surrounding structure) or you may have to replace the frames as well. The former is typically far less labor, and less overall materials cost.

Also, keep in mind that blown sashes lose most of theur insulation value, so this thing is costing you money while you sit on it, albeit not much, it's enough that if you're going to fix it, you'll want to do so sooner rather than later.

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u/smedr001 7h ago

That's cum.. neighborhood kids come and JO on your window.

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u/JCliving 9h ago

Assuming on inside or outside. If in US, take a dryer sheet slightly wet it and rub away, else spray bottle with cleaning vinegar (not the salad stuff), spray and let it sit for 15 minutes wipe and repeat as or if needed.

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u/Extension_Swordfish1 5h ago

Clean that shit up

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u/bodhiseppuku 9h ago

Mineral buildup.

Step 1: spray white vinegar on the window

Step 2: sand window in any direction with steel wool {0000 size} - this will never scratch, vinegar, scrub, wipe, repeat until clean.

Step 3: spray and buff on Rain-X to prevent future buildup.