Most of the windows in our home are hard to fully open/close. Our home was newly built in 2000. I'm tempted to try WD40 but don't know if it helps or harms. I have tried manually raising & lowering them repeatedly to try to loosen them - alas no benefit.
I've read the "DogPerson" post from 3 months ago but didn't find it helpful as I'm not able to re-frame, re-align or re-square my windows - I just need a simpler soln. to easy how they glide.
Help.
2007-07-23 06:09:34 · 10 answers · asked by WhartonPM 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Try to rub a little bees wax in the track.
2007-07-23 06:14:18 · answer #1 · answered by Bare B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-23 20:24:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First - WHAT KIND of windows?
What they are made out of will greatly affect what you should use to lubricate them.
And -- are they hard to lift, but fall easily? or hard to move both directions?
If they fall easily, then they probably just need a simple adjustment to the spring.
Ok, back to lubricating -- if you have vinyl windows use a furniture wax (I always carried a can of Johnson's spray wax when out on service calls just for this) DO NOT USE ANY PETROLEUM PRODUCTS! Oil based products, like silicone spray, WD40, and vaseline will ATTACK the vinyl (a plastic product) and eventually destroy it. Vinyl window manufacturers recommend using plain old wax (furniture grade wax) to lubricate their windows. I've found that the Johnson's spray furniture wax works very well for this application. It goes on light, not bulky like wax stick, and hits all the surface of the track... not just one edge.
If you have an ALUMINUM window - then by all means, use an oil based product, they work great for this application.
If you have a WOOD window -- again... stick to the wax products - because the oil products will attack the finish.
Have Fun :)
2007-07-23 06:51:30 · answer #3 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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2016-02-09 21:33:53 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use wax to treat the sides. WD-40 is a good product for some uses but it will attract dust and dirt and make the windows harder to open. It may also eat the seals depending on what material they are made of. You can also use powdered graphite.
2007-07-23 06:17:55 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2015-01-24 10:04:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try rubbing a candle on the tracks. Do not use WD40 because it might get too oily and your windows will not stay open.
2007-07-23 06:14:41 · answer #8 · answered by cookiesheet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try bees wax, a bar of soap, or a candle (rub on track) or silicon spray
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2015-08-04 06:15:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋