ServicesWindow Repair
Window Repair in Lynnwood
A window that fogs, sticks or leaks air does not always need replacing. We fix the glass, the moving parts and the seals, give you a real arrival window for each visit, and tell you right away if a part or date changes.
Fix what's broken, keep what works
Most window trouble comes down to a few parts. A glass seal fails, a balance spring wears out, a crank gear strips, or the weatherstripping goes flat. If the frame is solid, swapping those parts costs far less than a new window and keeps your home looking the way it does now.
We look at the whole window before we suggest anything. If repair makes sense, we say so. If the frame is rotted or the parts are no longer made, we tell you that too, and window replacement becomes the honest option. You decide.
Some repairs are done on the first visit. Others, like new insulated glass, need a part made to size. When that happens we give you a realistic date for the second visit, not a hopeful one.
What our window repair covers
Foggy or failed glass units
An insulated glass unit is sealed at the edges. Once that seal gives out, damp air works its way inside and leaves a haze you can't clean off. We measure the opening, order a new sealed unit to size, and set it into the frame you already have. Only the glass changes.
Cracked or broken glass
We replace single and double panes, including tempered glass where code calls for it, like near doors and in bathrooms.
Balances and sash cords
Single-hung and double-hung windows that slam shut or won't stay open usually have a worn balance or a broken cord. We match and replace them so the sash holds where you leave it.
Cranks, locks and rollers
Stripped casement operators, loose locks and flat-spotted slider rollers are common and quick to swap. A slider that grinds in its track often just needs new rollers and a clean track.
Weatherstripping and seals
Worn weatherstripping lets in drafts and rain. We pull the old strips, fit new ones, and reseal where the frame meets the wall if the caulk has cracked.
Signs a window needs repair
- Haze between the panes
- If you can't wipe the fog away from either side, the seal has failed. It won't clear up on its own.
- It won't stay open
- A sash that drops or needs a prop stick has a balance problem. That's a safety issue as well as an annoyance.
- The crank spins but nothing moves
- The gear inside the operator has stripped. The window may be stuck partly open, which matters once the fall rains start.
- Drafts or whistling
- Feel for cold air at the edges on a windy day. Flat or missing weatherstripping is the usual cause.
- Water on the sill
- Some condensation in winter is normal. Water that shows up during rain, or wood that stays dark and soft, points to a seal or drainage problem we should look at.
- Sliders that drag
- Worn rollers and dirty tracks make sliders hard to move and can chip the frame over time.
How a repair visit works
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You call, we ask questions
Tell us what the window is doing. We ask about type and size so we bring the right tools and, often, the right parts on the first trip.
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Look-over with a set arrival window
We give you a time range for the visit and keep to it. If we're running late, you hear from us before the window closes, not after.
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Fix now or order the part
Hardware, rollers and weatherstripping are often done that day. Glass units and older-brand parts get measured and ordered, and we tell you when they're expected.
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Return visit and cleanup
Once the part arrives we schedule the install with you. We test the window open and closed, clean the glass and take the old parts with us.
What moves the price of a window repair
Repair pricing depends on the part, the window and how hard it is to reach. We give you the price on a free quote before any work starts. Flexible payment options are available if you need them.
- Glass size and type
- Larger units cost more. Tempered glass, low-E coatings and gas fills also add to the cost of a replacement unit.
- Part availability
- Common balances and cranks are easy to source. Parts for older or discontinued brands can take longer to find and may cost more.
- Access
- A ground-floor window is quicker than a second-story one that needs a tall ladder or work from inside.
- Number of windows
- Fixing several windows on one visit costs less per window than separate trips.
- Frame condition
- If we find soft wood or a bent frame, we show you before doing anything more. Sometimes that changes the answer from repair to replace.
Window repair questions
- Should I repair or replace my windows?
- If the frame is sound and parts are available, repair is usually the better value. If several windows are failing, the frames are rotting, or you want better energy performance across the house, replacement may make more sense. We'll tell you what we see and leave the choice to you.
- How long does it take to get a new glass unit?
- Sealed glass units are made to order, so it depends on the size, the glass type and the shop's schedule. We give you an expected date when we order and call you if it moves. Installing the unit itself is usually quick once it's here.
- Can you fix older aluminum windows?
- Often, yes. Many homes around Lynnwood still have aluminum sliders from decades back, and rollers, latches and glass can usually be replaced. If parts are no longer made, we'll say so up front.
- Do I need to be home for the repair?
- For the first visit, yes, so we can talk through what we find. For a return visit to install a part, we can work that out with you when we schedule it.
- Will the new glass match the rest of the window?
- We match the thickness and type, and we can match tints and coatings in most cases. Very old glass can look slightly different next to new, and we'll point that out before ordering.
Get that window working again
Tell us what's going on and we'll set a visit time that fits your week. You'll know when we're coming and what happens next.