Glass Replacement

[Art Rigsby]

Yesterday, without any apparent reason, the outside pane on the fixed section of our patio door started cracking. The cracking continued for about 10 minutes and then the glass fell out. The door is dual pane and I would like to know if the pane can be replaced or do I have to buy a new door? We have a Silvercrest MH.

Thanks
Art

[Art Rigsby]

The dual pane glass insert has to be made at the factory and then installed in the door frame.

Art

[rmurray]

It is cheaper to replace the whole door assemble Art..

[Art Rigsby]

Murray,

You could very well be right. I did not investigate replacing the whole door assembly, just the dual pane section. That is going to cost around $300 installed. I think I might be able to replace the entire door for that but I am an old dude and don't feel like messing with it.

Art

[Galen]

The glass pane can EASILY be replaced by any glass company without replacing the entire door. Contact the door manufacturer, they will sometimes ship you a glass free if you find an installer (even if your home is out of warranty). This sounds like a stress crack and SHOULD be covered under warranty. You may find that you can buy a door cheaper than buying a glass, but you will have to foot the bill for installation. In the end it evens out pretty close. Good Luck!