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Customer Comments

At Fresh Air Sash Cord Repair, our goal is to provide outstanding client service. Read what some of our satisfied clients say about us.

"Thank you for your kind, generous and expeditious service."

Jim R. - NE Portland

"I really value the way you worked with us, how you worked around an impossible snow storm, were extremely sensitive to when we had kids in the house and how detailed and professional you guys are. Also the fact that you did as much work as you did and still came in under budget was simply fantastic."

Geoff K. - NE Portland

"Oooh, I LIKE it!"

Ivy, Geoff's toddler

“Patty Spencer of Fresh Air Sash Cord Repair was a "life-saver" for us.  She fixed 14 of our old, non-functioning windows in our 1929 English Cottage Portland home and restored them all to their original condition.  They now all have new sash cords and slide up and down smoothly, as though they were brand new like they were back in 1929.  We are VERY happy and receive lots of nice comments about them from friends and family.  Thanks, Patty!!!”

Peter O. - NE Portland

“We bought a 1923 home in Laurelhurst with the goal of restoring it to its original state. Much of the work involved stripping layers of paint from base, picture and window trim. Patty has been an invaluable help in our work. She was able to free our double-hung windows from their prisons of paint. After we stripped and stained the windows, frames and sills, Patty reinstalled the windows, tying them to the weights. Our windows, top and bottom, now lift with the touch of a finger. Patty worked efficiently and left our home spotless after each visit. We felt comfortable with Patty in our home and trusted her with our project. We could not have accomplished what we have without her expertise and help.”  

Jean P.M. - Laurelhurst Neighborhood, NE Portland

“It doesn’t even look like you were in there.  It’s amazing!” 

Caitlin P. - NE Portland

“After 9 years away, it was time to return home to Portland.  Before coming back home I bought a 1910 house in North Portland.  The original windows were in desperate need of work. Cords cut, dry rot, weights out of balance, windows sealed shut by decades of paint!  I was determined to restore rather than replace.

I met Patty during a brief trip to Portland, and identified every problem we wanted to resolve. She and I worked long distance by phone.  My renters thought she was wonderful, and I do too. She'll answer all your questions.” 

Kim S. – North Portland

“Thank you so much for repairing our windows and making them work so effortlessly!”

Rebecca E. – SE Portland
Nice photo of a double hung window. Close up photo of Patty's hands working on a counterweight and a sash cord. Close up photo of Patty's hands delicately nailing a sash cord in place.