Are the original windows in your home failing? Leaking seals? Won’t stay up? Here are some solutions!
With many of our homes reaching 20 years of age, many of them are beginning to fail. You can choose to have entire windows and frames replaced or repair them. Below are some solutions for repairing then.
Failed/ Blown seals (e.g. moisture accumulating between the glass layers)
There are several glass companies in the area that can just replace the glass using the original frames. Depending on the location, size and shape of the window glass, the cost can range from $350 to $500 each to have replaced.
One supplier in the area that has replaced windows and screens in our neighborhood is provided below. If interested, please contact them directly.
Mid Valley Glass & Service
110 Railroad Street
East Dundee IL 60118
Contact Greg: (847) 426-4111
Defective Springs (e.g. windows won’t stay up)
Again, there are several glass companies in the area that can replace or repair the parts. The cost appears to range from $65 to $100 per window to replace the “Pivot Shoes” assuming the springs do not have to be replaced.
However, if you are a Do-It-Yourself person, you can do it yourself very inexpensively (i.e. replacement Pivot Shoes – $1.55 each). Some homeowners have ordered parts from SWISCO.COM and made their own repairs.
HOA Board member, Tom Wolfe (twolfe@foxvalley.net) has replaced several of his and would be pleased to walk anyone interested through the process. Below are some links to show you more information,
- How to adjust the Spiral Balance: http://www.swisco.com/guides/view28
- Replacement Spiral Balances: http://www.swisco.com/cl/Spiral-Balances-for-Tilt-Windows
- Replacement Pivot Shoes: http://www.swisco.com/Pivot-Shoe-3_8-inch-Thick/pd/Tilt-Window-Replacement-Pivot-Lock-Shoes/15-045