How to adjust plastic windows yourself

Plastic windows are valued for their reliability and durability. But even they sometimes fail and require adjustment. Experienced personnel of firms engaged in the installation of PVC windows will quickly eliminate the problem, but it turns out that the manufacturers of window fittings have provided the possibility of self-adjustment of the window.

Door handle does not rotate, the window does not close. There are cases when in the open position of the sash, its handle accidentally turns out to be turned down. All efforts to return the handle to the standard position are vain, since the handle rotation block has worked in the open window. To independently remove the blocking of the turn, you need to know the brand of window fittings. Its name is written, as a rule, on the metal layout window.

If the accessories of the AUBI brand, then you need to find a slightly protruding thin plastic with a spring at the level of the window handle. Tight pressing of this plate to the seal and sharp, but the soft rotation of the knob must remove the lock. If it did not work, pay attention to the accuracy of the vertical position, if the sash is slightly rejected from the vertical, then besides the rotation blocker, the upper block of rotary-folding position can work. Exactly pressing the window to the frame and adding the plate to the seal, you can turn the handle to the position when opening and close the window.
If the accessories of the Roto, Gu, Winkhaus brand, etc., the metal tongue will help in removing the swivel lock, which is slightly lower than the handle. It is necessary to push the tongue to the tongue down and translate it from the angular position towards the frame to the position parallel to the rubber seal. This action should help without effort to translate a blocked handle to the standard position.

The handle turns hard, not until it stops. The reason for the difficult turning of the handle can be a sash savings or no lubricant. To eliminate this phenomenon, you need to use silicone lubricant or universal penetrating lubricant WD-40. If the abundant lubrication of all the movable elements of the window does not give effect, it is required to adjust the screws of the windows loops. Adjustment is performed by a hex key. Remove the decorative plug on the bottom loop and lift the shutter, twisting the screw inside the loop.

Replacing a broken handle, setting a lock knob. Nothing is eternal. And then the effort that is attached to the window handle daily can reduce the service life of the handle at times. To replace the broken handle of the plastic window, you will need a new knob and the regulator plate of the ventilation. They can be purchased in stores specializing in the sale of door handles. The cost of imported products is higher than domestic, but quality justifies the price. To remove the broken handle, you need to turn the plate at the bottom of the handle by 90 degrees. It is not necessary to pressed much, as the plastic can burst and the appearance of the window will be sought. After turning the plate, unscrew the screws securing the handle to the window. Install a new one in the place of the old handle, not forgetting under the bottom of the handle put the inspection control plate. By the same scheme, you can replace the usual handle on the lock knob or install the opening limiter.

Replacing a broken glass. Replace independently broken double glazing is quite difficult, it is better to resort to the services of specialists. One thing must be known for sure: the broken glass can not be sealed for further use of the glass. After all, in shiny plates between the glasses there is a powdered Selicel, which is strongly dried air. When depressurizing the SelicoLel absorbs moisture from the environment and when installing a new glass can cause fogging of glass. It is better to change the damaged double-glazed windows to a new, manufactured in the factory.

The breakdown of the window is always not pleasant, and especially when in the yard of winter. An independent solution to the problem will not only save time and money, but also will increase your self-esteem. The main thing is not to panic and think it all prettier.