Clean Up, Lubricate and Smoothen Casement Windows, Sliding Rods, Cranks and Gears
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The hardware on the casement windows sometimes needs adjusting so that the window can operate smoothly. Some windows open with a rod sliding through pivots mounted on the sill and window. Other windows have a metal bar (called a sliding shoe) mounted on the sill; a rod slides through a channel in the middle of the shoe. Still others open when you turn a crank that’s attached to a gear.
All three mechanisms need fine tuning periodically — basically cleaning and lubricating the windows. Here’s what to do with sliding rods:
1. Clean off all dirt and built-up paint on the rod, using steel wool.
2. Lubricate the rod by rubbing it against a bar of soap or paraffin.
3. Tighten screws and lubricate them with WD-40.
Here’s what to do with rods and sliding shoes:
1. Take out the screws on the channel.
2. Clean the channel and the sliding shoe.
3. Use paraffin wax or soap to lubricate the channel. Wax is the best choice.
4. Screw the channel back into the sill.
5. Tighten all other screws.
6. Use WD-40 or a similar lubricant on pivot points.
Here’s what to do with cranks and gears:
1. Clean the track after you open the window. Use a stiff brush to clean it.
2. Spray inside the track with silicone or petroleum jelly.
3. Lubricate moving parts on the crank handle with WD-40.
4. Wipe off all excess lubricant.
That’s all you have to do. This should take care of your problems for a while.
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