Tighting Vinyl Windows

Once the window has been adjusted give each of the 8 screws that you previously loosened a full turn clockwise to tighten them.

Tighting vinyl windows. If your double hung windows are too loose they may rattle in the wind admit street noise and leak large volumes of air causing drafts and wasting your precious energy dollars. Too tight and you ll find them difficult or impossible to open and close. Rotate the sash lock at the top of the lower sash to unlock the window. If the spring becomes too loose and worn the window may begin to slowly close on its own after having been opened.

They control the tension when opening and closing the window. Many modern replacement windows are vinyl and run on a spring system. The upper sash can lower while the lower sash raises and both sashes can tilt out of the. A double hung window consists of a movable top and bottom sash.

Vinyl windows require a bit more in terms of adjustment but the job still is relatively easy. The springs are located on the sides of the window in the frame. Then shut the window a few times to confirm that it opens and closes properly. Finding the right balance is easy.

Tighten the 8 screws once the sash has been adjusted.