Our Experiences….

Why do Power Windows Fail?

Why Power Windows Fail does not have a straight forward answer.  It depends on where you live and the manufacturer of your vehicle.  Honda vehicles fail in different areas than Nissans. Range Rovers fail in different areas than General Motor vehicles.  The Power Window Doctors™ specialize in Power Window Regulator, Motor and Switch Repair. Since we do 1000’s of repairs each month, we see most vehicles.

Power Windows are a standard feature on Most Modern Vehicles.  Manual Windows (those older crank type) are an Option.  Granted the Nissan and some Toyota’s are available with Manual Windows, but that’s not the norm.

A lot of websites claim power windows fail because of “cheap plastic parts” or, “they’re designed to fail”. Here at The Power Window Doctors™  we look at all aspects for “why power windows fail” and we don’t play the blame game.

Plastic originally meant “pliable and easily shaped”. It’s now used to describe a whole range of polymers. Polymer meaning “of many parts” and are made of long chains of molecules.

Modern Power Windows are designed to be lightweight. This saves a few ounces to, in some cases, pounds for vehicle weight.  When manufactures take into account all the areas they can save on weight, it results in lower cost to purchase and operate.

4 reasons Why Power Windows Fail.

Reason 1: “Oxo-degradable” Plastics

These are the kinds of plastics that eventually breakdown into smaller particles. The formulation of the Plastic has changed in the last 25 years and it will determine the Structurally Safe Life of that particular part/product. This is why Child Car Seats and Tires have an “expiration date”.  The Structurally Safe Life of Tires and Car Seats is 6 years.  As conscious consumers we don’t want plastics to last forever in the landfills.

The Power Window Doctors™  have addressed this issue.

Modern Power Windows have several plastic parts.  If they were made entirely of metal, they would weigh more. Are they “designed to fail”? Not necessarily, everything eventually breaks, power windows are no exception. The Power Window Doctors™ have specific reinforcing techniques that mitigate future breakage due to plastics “expiring”.  No other Shop or Dealer takes the time to do this.

Reason 2: Manufacturing defects

During the manufacturing process weak spots are possible.  Spot Welds fail, cables pull out of the cable stop and places with stress eventually bend.

Reason 3: Environmental

Depending upon where you live, will affect why your power window fails.

Hot Dry Climates: The heat affects the plastic parts significantly.  The hotter it is, the hotter it is inside your door.  This softens the plastic parts as well as any fused cable stops.  Since Power Windows are 90% in the UP position, they’re MOSTLY in 100% Tension. Heating and Cooling eventually leads to breakage.  Power Window Motors are also affected by heat. Every power window motor has a safety built in to keep from overheating. Environmental heat has a similar effect.

Humid Climates: Higher Humidity causes its own set of issues.  Condensation can collect in the Motors as well as at the bottom of the window regulator. We’ve seen the motors rust on the inside and cables snap due to rust.

Ice & Snow: Freezing temperatures cause the rubber around the windows to harden, therefore the window doesn’t freely go Up and Down.  This puts a strain on the window regulator &  glass carriers causing breakage. In these areas it’s very possible you’ll need to replace the Regulator AND Glass (Because the Window Sash that holds the glass to the Regulator Snaps).

Reason 4: They just wear out.

After awhile parts just wear out or burn out.  It’s the natural life of Automotive Parts.

When most people have a power window repair problem they think of the dealer first or their local auto shop.  It’s also assumed that these repairs are expensive.  That is no longer the case.

What’s the Solution?

With [cwd ref=”Company”] / The Power Window Doctors™, you have found an affordable, dependable and professional solution.

You have also found a solution that lasts.  Most new power window regulators are made with the same plastic or worse. We have seen them break within weeks after install.  With our reinforcing techniques, power window regulators are reinforced to be stronger than OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). We use all metal parts, bearing pulley wheels and specific repair techniques that you won’t have to worry about this again.

How you benefit:

Specialization: (Read More)

The Power Window Doctors™ specialize in power window repair.  From Acura to Audi, Buick to BMW,  Chevy to Cadillac, Ford to Ferrari and more.  We have the expertise for your vehicle. We also do 10-20 power window repairs per DAY.  Most shops and dealerships do that in a month or even a year.  What takes one person 3 hours to repair a window, takes our techs a lot less (Most repairs are done within an Hour).

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Affordability:

Shops charge by the hour and markup the parts.  Dealerships have their own pricing structure.  We specialize in power window repair so your cost is low and so is ours.  We quote all our power window repairs specifically towards the problem and price it accordingly. Depending on your vehicle, you could expect to pay $300 to $800+ for each window repair at a Shop or The Dealer. We typically save our customers 20 to 40% off their pricing and our repairs are also designed to last, saving you even more time and money.

Convenience:

We come to you.  That’s right. One call and we’ll do the rest. No need to take your vehicle to the repair shop or dealership and drop it off.  You no longer have to wait for hours while your power window is being fixed. We’ll come to your home or office in the Los Angeles / Inland Empire/ Orange County & Portland Metro areas. Don’t let a power window problem ruin your day. Continue on with your life and work.

Environmentally Friendly

We re-manufacture and reinforce most of our power window regulators.  With our repair techniques, window regulators are quickly returned to service.  No need to continually purchase all new parts when the only thing that breaks is a simple plastic piece.  It takes skill and expertise to recycle a power window regulator.  Those that can’t be re-manufactured are properly disposed of to make the least environmental impact.

So, what are your options?

1. Pay $300 to $800 or more at the Dealership or Auto Repair shop.  Spend your time waiting in the reception area or doing without your vehicle for a couple of days.  You may have to face this problem again in the near future because the new window regulator will fail again.
2. Buy your own power window regulator and install it yourself.  This will also fail again and you’ll have the same hassle of putting it in. You also take the risk of breaking something while taking off the door panel and releasing the glass.
3. Call [cwd ref=”Company”] / The Power Window Doctors™ and we’ll come to you.  You make a simple phone call, we quote you over the phone, schedule a repair time frame and you continue with your life.  Your power window repair problem is solved.

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The Service Areas of The Power Window Doctors™.

When your power windows are acting up, it can be confusing about where to take your vehicle to be repaired.  Most people think of the Dealer first, or possibly their local mechanic (shop).  The Power Window Doctors™ specialize in Power Window Regulator, Motor and Switch repair.  The Dealership and Local Shops may see 5-6 power window repairs a month.  Our Journeyman Technicians see that many repairs in a day.

The Power Window Doctors™ back up all their repairs with a 1 Year Parts & Labor Warranty.

We know what the components of the power window system are.  We’ll diagnose it over the phone and provide an estimate for repair.  This comes complete with mobile service.  We’ll come to you.

The Power Window Doctors™ first. 

You’ll be glad you did.

Call for an Estimate

626-788-0766