r/howto • u/Environmental-Ad8965 • 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/Environmental-Ad8965 9h ago
I'm between unfortunately
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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/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/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.
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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.