A glass shower door can add a sense of space and light to the bathroom, especially a small room. But if the glass is cloudy or cracked, it can make the whole room look a mess. Don’t put off shower door repair or replacement, as compromised glass may be dangerous. The following are signs that it’s time for an upgrade or repair.

When It’s Time for Shower Door Repair

1. Cracks & Chips

A crack in the door or chips out of the glass need prompt repair as the entire door can shatter, which is a significant hazard. A shower door repair service may be able to fix or fill the damage, but it may be a better, safer decision in the long run to replace the door.

2. Cloudy or Discolored Glass

The glass in your shower should be crystal clear. Glazing becomes cloudy or discolored from mold, mildew, hard water mineral stains, or soap scum. Often a combination of all of these factors is the culprit. Give the door a good scrub; if the clarity can’t be restored, it’s time for a replacement. Discolored glass is unsightly and detracts from a pleasant look in the bathroom.

3. Water on the Floor After a Shower

While it’s always possible that a little water will get on the floor after a shower, a full glass door is designed to keep water in the stall. A quantity of water suggests that the door is no longer fitting correctly, or there may be a crack somewhere. Call a shower door repair service to inspect and refit the door.

4. Corroded or Rusty Frame

If the tracks and frame around the door are rusty and corroded, this could prevent the door from operating smoothly or closing fully. The track for the doors is also an ideal location for mold to grow. If you’ve got an old, rusty shower frame, consider upgrading to a frameless glass model to update the look of the bathroom and eliminate frame issues and maintenance.

A glass shower door should last for years, but eventually may need to be repaired or replaced, especially if it’s cracked. Glass Doctor of Middletown NY serves Orange County, NY, with complete home and auto glass installation and repair services, including shower door repair and replacement and custom glass solutions. They serve commercial clients as well. For window or other glass repairs, call (845) 343-4611 or visit the website to see a full range of services.