Foggy Glass • Broken Cranks • Failed Hinges — Fixed Properly
If your home was built with Decora Windows, you’re not alone — and you’re definitely not imagining the problems.
We see entire subdivisions across Ontario filled with Decora windows suffering from the same repeat issues: fogged-up glass, windows that won’t open or close properly, and cheap hardware that failed far too early. Many homeowners experienced problems within just a few years of installation.
The good news?
Your windows can almost always be repaired — no full replacement required.
Decora Foggy Glass Replacement
Tired of looking through cloudy, misted-up glass?
Foggy glass happens when the seal inside the insulated unit fails — and unfortunately, this was common with Decora windows. The vinyl frames themselves are actually very good quality, so replacing the entire window is usually a complete waste of money.
Mr Cranky replaces only the failed glass unit, restoring:
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Clear views
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Proper insulation
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Energy efficiency
Same frame. Same window. Clear glass again.
Decora Windows Hard to Open or Close?
If your Decora window is:
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Stiff
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Dropping
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Grinding
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Refusing to lock
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Or just plain fighting you
We already know why.
Decora used low-quality copycat cranks and hinges that simply weren’t up to the job. They wear out, bend, strip, and fail — even though the window frame itself is still solid.
We replace:
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Window cranks
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Window operators
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Window hinges
…with proper, heavy-duty parts that actually last, making your window operate like it should have from day one.
Decora Window Parts — Yes, We Have Them
Before replacing any parts, we:
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Diagnose why the failure happened
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Correct alignment or binding issues
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Then install the correct replacement hardware
That way, the new parts don’t just fail again.
In many cases, once repaired, Decora windows work better than when they were new.
Don’t Replace Your Windows — Repair Them
Window salespeople love to say “they don’t make parts anymore.”
That’s rarely true — and even when original parts are discontinued, we carry compatible replacements that outperform the originals.
If your Decora windows are foggy, stiff, broken, or frustrating:
Call Mr Cranky before you replace anything.
We Repair Decora Windows In:
Burlington • Oakville • Hamilton • Milton • Beamsville • St. Catharines • Ancaster • Grimsby • Stoney Creek
Outside our area?
Give us a call anyway — we may still be able to help or point you in the right direction.