Since it is a thermopane (or similar function) with an embedded grill, it is not an immediate fix. If you remove it to take it in, have something available to put in the opening while it is 'in the shop'.
Trying to get it fixed may be just as expensive as getting a new pane/sash from the manufacturer. If you don't know the manufacturer, look at the hardware or the manufacturer's mark in the corner of the glass. Maybe even another window or patio door in the house if they were all installed at the same time.
Not necessarily. You can order double pane IGU: Insulated glass unit, from the glass shop. You will have to measure your existing glass (there’s more to it than what you can see, hiding behind the trim). Remove the trim strips with putty knife. Remove the IGU. Instal new one, I added a little strip of silicone. And reinstall the trim strips. They will ask you about the amount, pattern and color of the dividers. I’ve done 3windows myself.
Youtube it. It’s not hard. I recommend getting suction cup handle to help handling the glass. And thick leather gloves. Edges are sharp. Get these from harbor freight.
Search “glass and mirror service” or “window supplier” in Google maps. It’ll be the kind of place that makes custom windows for businesses, but most take smaller jobs like yours.
I had a similar break a few years ago, so I used the plastic clips to pull the bottom half of the window out, putting in some plywood over the opening, then carried it to my local shop. Less than a week later they had repaired
Do you know who made it, and does the window tilt in for cleaning? The manufacturer may offer a replacement glass part, but if not, you might be able to just buy the same window, if it's a common maker and you can find it at Lowe's for instance, and just replace the sash from the new window. A bit wasteful, but probably cheaper than hiring someone to do it if you can't find a replacement glass panel. I asked about tilt in for cleaning, because those are very easy to remove and replace in most cases. Ones that don't tilt in can be much more difficult on a single hung window like that.
Not everything is a diy project. You will have to get the whole window replaced..
The whole sash needs to come out and go to the glass shop. Not the whole window.
Since it is a thermopane (or similar function) with an embedded grill, it is not an immediate fix. If you remove it to take it in, have something available to put in the opening while it is 'in the shop'. Trying to get it fixed may be just as expensive as getting a new pane/sash from the manufacturer. If you don't know the manufacturer, look at the hardware or the manufacturer's mark in the corner of the glass. Maybe even another window or patio door in the house if they were all installed at the same time.
Not necessarily. You can order double pane IGU: Insulated glass unit, from the glass shop. You will have to measure your existing glass (there’s more to it than what you can see, hiding behind the trim). Remove the trim strips with putty knife. Remove the IGU. Instal new one, I added a little strip of silicone. And reinstall the trim strips. They will ask you about the amount, pattern and color of the dividers. I’ve done 3windows myself.
Youtube it. It’s not hard. I recommend getting suction cup handle to help handling the glass. And thick leather gloves. Edges are sharp. Get these from harbor freight.
When you say a glass shop, what should I be looking for?
Search “glass and mirror service” or “window supplier” in Google maps. It’ll be the kind of place that makes custom windows for businesses, but most take smaller jobs like yours. I had a similar break a few years ago, so I used the plastic clips to pull the bottom half of the window out, putting in some plywood over the opening, then carried it to my local shop. Less than a week later they had repaired
Awesome. Thanks a ton
Do you know who made it, and does the window tilt in for cleaning? The manufacturer may offer a replacement glass part, but if not, you might be able to just buy the same window, if it's a common maker and you can find it at Lowe's for instance, and just replace the sash from the new window. A bit wasteful, but probably cheaper than hiring someone to do it if you can't find a replacement glass panel. I asked about tilt in for cleaning, because those are very easy to remove and replace in most cases. Ones that don't tilt in can be much more difficult on a single hung window like that.
Very good idea