If you already have installed aluminium or UPVC double glazed windows, you probably know that they come with a long warranty and if they are of good quality, they should last for many years. Yet eventually, just like anything else, there will be minor issues that crop up, and with that in mind, here are a few common problems with replacement double-glazed windows.
- Sliding Door Tracking – This can be caused by dirt and grime that builds up along the door track, plus the tiny wheels can malfunction, which makes the sliding action very laboured and at times, impossible to move. A google search will take you to Sydney’s leading sliding door repair specialist and they can repair the door within minutes, rather than hours.
- Hinge Malfunction – The cantilevered hinges that are used with double glazed windows are quite robust, yet if there is additional weight bearing down on the window, this can cause the hinges to bend or buckle. In such a case, replacing the damaged hinges in the only solution, and there are window and door repair specialists in most places and they can best be found with an online search.
- Broken Locks – Every window opening would have its own locking system and these can break, especially after 5-10 years, and rather than calling out the window company who installed the units, find a local window repair specialist, who would be much cheaper for exactly the same service. Leaving a broken lock to a time in the future is never a good idea, as it could lead to a break-in, which would be devastating.
- Condensation Appears on the Interior Window Surface – There are two main causes for a condensation build-up on your windows; the first is that the seal is broken on the double-glazed unit, which would be accompanied by the interior glass misting up. The other reasons for condensation is a metal frame that does not have a thermal break, which will result in condensation on the metal frames. Any faulty sealed unit must be replaced, which is something any glazier can handle, and ask for toughened safety glass.
- Broken Glass – While it is difficult to break a double-glazed window, a well-hit cricket ball would do the trick, as would a heavy football and if you have kids, you can never rule out a broken window. A local company that repairs replacement windows are the best people to call and they would simply replace the broken unit with a new one.
- Loose Gaskets – Thick neoprene gaskets are used to keep sealed units in place and if they work loose, this would cause movement and likely a loss of heat. If the gasket isn’t damaged, it is quite easy to push it back into place, using a small piece of wood.
As you can see, there are quite a few things that can go wrong with double-glazed windows and with a local company that specialises in such repairs, the problem will soon be resolved.
