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Double-glazing repair

If your double glazing needs repairing; your first step should be to find the manufacturer’s guarantee. Most double glazing companies have a minimum five year guarantee and most manufacturer’s have a similar period of insurance for all factory sealed units (so even if you have installed the windows yourself; you should still be covered). If can’t find the original guarantee it’s still worth phoning the supplier and asking.

Some companies ‘specialising’ in double glazing repairs seem overly keen on condemning your old windows and offering to fit replacement windows. Take any such claims with a healthy pinch of salt and go elsewhere for a second opinion. Reputable operators should provide a free estimate for any necessary repairs and there’s no harm in asking for three or four different quotes. Also don’t be afraid to ask for proof of their expertise.

Common problems with double-glazed windows are misted sealed units, broken hinges and damaged locks. If your sealed units have broken and are ‘misting-up’ then you might need to replace them, but most often the damage is repairable. Sometimes scratched or damaged glass can be repaired rather than replaced. If you’ve been burgled you’ll probably need the windows secured quickly and you may also have to order replacement locks.

Make sure that replacement parts and glass are of the same standard as the originals and that they meet safety standards. Locating some parts can be tricky (and some will be obsolete), in which case you are probably better off going straight to one of the major suppliers.

Locating a double-glazing repair company is a relatively straightforward process and you shouldn’t have to look much further than your local telephone directory. Most of the well-known double-glazing installers offer a repair service; otherwise you could get in touch with the people who originally installed the units. Personal recommendations are worth their weight in gold. Whichever path you decide to tread don’t confuse cost and value. Any short-term financial gains are usually paid for (over and over again) in the long term.

 

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