First, I have my actual written warranty for the double-paned windows on my house; and the windows are still within the period that the window manufacturer will 100% replace any windows with seal failures. I've owned the windows for less than 5 years. These are likely less-expensive double-paned windows that the builder installed.
I want to be reasonable with the manufacturer, and so here is what I've done so far.
First, I cleaned all of the windows on my house, and inspected them for different grades of moisture between the panes.
1 - visible small droplets / fog in the window - no ambiquity of seal failure2 - mild streaks of fog with a few small spots of heavier moisture
3 - mild streaks of fog visible between the panes, no visible droplets4 - few streaks of fog visible
5 - window looks fineNow, I went around my home and graded each window.
Question: For the above grades, what do you think is reasonsable to expect the window manufacturer to replace under warranty due to seal failures?
I'm thinking of definitely pushing for all of the 1s and 2s. I'm not as sure about pushing for the 3s and 4s.
Thanks.