The condensation you see on your windows is more likely to occur where the outside temperature is much lower than the inside temperature. Everything you do in your home that involves water, like mopping the floors, contributes to the problem. There are many common things that generate indoor humidity such as your heating/air unit, humidifier, showers, etc. Again, windows do not cause condensation, instead they prevent humidity from escaping and provide an easy surface for condensation to collect. Now that your new windows create a much tighter seal, the excess moisture is unable to escape and therefore collecting on your windows. It’s simple really, your old windows were drafty and allowed humidity to escape. You may be wondering why you see more moisture now that you have replaced your old, drafty windows with energy efficient ones. This is an indication that you may have a moisture problem that needs to be addressed. We tend to notice condensation on window and mirrors first because they are not porous and moisture cannot penetrate these surfaces. Keep in mind that excessive window condensation, frost, peeling paint, even moisture spots on ceilings and walls can be signs of excessive condensation and possibly damaging problems in your home. This is perfectly normal and all homes will occasionally have some condensation on their windows. Household condensation, or “sweating”, on windows is a result of humidity comes in contact with a cold surface such as a mirror or glass window, it turns to water droplets and is called condensation. If the instructions listed above do not correct the problem, please contact us for further assistance.To correct this situation, please refer to the section on “How To Fix Dropping Windows.” If the balance shoe becomes disengaged from the sash, the window will not lock because it is misaligned. This should align the sash and allow the window to lock properly in place. Push both sashes firmly back into place in the window channel. Tilt each sash in as if you are cleaning the windows. The sashes are not aligned correctly in the channel.This should allow you to engage the window lock. NOTE: You may need an extra person to aid you. Push the upper sash all the way to the top while pushing the lower sash down at the same time. The top sash has dropped from its pocket.Once both sashes are in their proper positions you will be able to engage the lock. Push the upper sash upward, as far as it will move and pull the lower sash to the bottom of the window. To fix this, unlock the window completely. Please review the scenarios listed below to correct your locking problem. There are many several reasons why you could be having an issue with your window locks.
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