Causes of Window Fogging
Looking through a foggy window is an inconvenience. In some cases, it can be a safety hazard. One example of this is when your car windows are foggy and your vision is obstructed. In some cases, you may save money by correcting the cause of the fogging instead of replacing the window. Does this Spark an idea?
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Car Windows
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Car windows may fog due to condensation and hot air in the car reacting with cold air outside. To combat this, try lowering the temperature in the car and opening a window slightly.
Single Pane Windows
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Single pane windows may fog up due to the humidity level in the house. One possible solution is to purchase a dehumidifier and use it in the room with the foggy windows---if all of the windows are foggy, use the dehumidifier in the lowest level of the home.
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Double Pane Windows
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Fogging in double pane windows is due to a broken or worn seal. In most cases, replacing the window is the best solution, although some companies will simply replace the seal.
Exterior Fogging
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If the outside of your glass is what is fogging up, it may be because the exterior surface of the glass has been worn away by the elements. To combat this problem, apply an anti-fog product to the exterior of the glass.
Plexiglass
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When fogging occurs in a Plexiglas window, such as a deer stand window, the cause is usually a film or small scratches on the surface of the glass. Using a scratch repair liquid for eyeglasses may alleviate the problem.
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