Completed Project

Foggy Window Glass & Crank Repair in Etobicoke

The customer had been advised to replace the windows because of foggy glass and broken cranks that prevented full closing. We found the windows were in good condition and could be repaired. On August 25, 2026, we replaced the affected sealed glass units, crank mechanisms and hinges in Etobicoke, Toronto.

All five photos show the condition before repair. Photos of the completed work are not included.

Window condition before repair

Fogged window glass before sealed-unit replacement in Etobicoke — **Before repair**Fogged sealed glass unit in the existing window before repair.

Broken window crank mechanism with the handle removed before repair in Etobicoke — **Before repair**The affected sealed unit and crank mechanism before repair; the crank handle is removed in this photo.

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Project Details

Service Foggy Window Glass & Hardware Repair

Location Etobicoke, Toronto, ON

Completed August 25, 2026

Problem Fogged sealed glass units and broken cranks preventing full window closing

Components Insulated glass units · Window crank/operator mechanisms · Window hinges

Work Completed Replacement sealed glass units and functioning operating hardware in the retained windows

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Replaced affected sealed units, crank mechanisms and hinges; retained the existing windows

The Problem

The customer faced two problems: fogged sealed glass units and failed operating hardware.
Broken crank mechanisms prevented the windows from closing fully.
Although complete window replacement had been recommended to the customer, our assessment found the existing windows were in good condition.

How We Fixed It

We replaced the fogged insulated glass units and the broken crank mechanisms and hinges.
The existing windows and frames were retained.
Addressing the glass and hardware separately allowed us to repair the affected components without replacing the complete windows.

Before repair: a closer look

Existing window crank and support hardware before replacement in Etobicoke — **Before repair**Close-up of the existing operating hardware before replacement.

Existing glazed window and frame before repair in Etobicoke — **Before repair**The existing window before repair. We retained the windows and replaced the affected glass and hardware.

Window crank arm being measured before replacement in Etobicoke — **Before repair**The existing crank arm being measured before replacement.

Final Result

The windows now work and close properly, with the fogged sealed units replaced. Keeping the existing windows saved the customer the expense of full window replacement.

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What This Project Included

Fogged sealed glass units replaced

We replaced the affected insulated glass units within the existing windows.

Broken cranks and hinges replaced

We replaced the failed operating components so the windows could work and close properly again.

Existing windows retained

The windows were in good condition. Retaining them avoided the expense of complete window replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did these windows not need to be replaced completely?

Our assessment found the existing windows were in good condition. The problems were with the fogged sealed glass units and the crank-and-hinge hardware, so we replaced those components and retained the windows.

What did this Etobicoke window repair include?

We replaced the affected fogged insulated glass units, broken crank mechanisms and hinges on August 25, 2026. The windows now work and close properly.

How did this repair save the customer money?

We retained the existing windows and replaced only the affected glass units and hardware. This avoided the expense of replacing the complete windows.

Do the photos show the finished repair?

No. All five photos show the window condition, operating hardware or measurements before repair. Photos of the completed work are not included.