Over time, any actively used system, even the most reliable comes to a non-corresponding state, loses functionality and requires urgent immediate replacement of spare parts, and in extreme cases and thorough repair. It also directs and repair plastic windows. After all, we exploit them daily, thereby subjected to subsequent wear, and as a result, the need to repair window fittings, the main internal mechanism, locks and other elements.

For frequent, we used to contact in the event of a breakdown or problem in repair service, but many malfunctions in the plastic windows system you can eliminate yourself, spending a small amount of money.

Repair of plastic windows

The most operated part of the plastic window is his handle: it can easily be overwhelmed or thoroughly break from sharp frequent movements, its internal mechanism can also be jammed.

To eliminate the problem, when the handle is loosened, you just need to pull it down:

• pattail a rectangular overlay under the handle for the upper and lower edges with your fingers (do not uphold the plastic plate with a screwdriver or another tool, because you can scratch it and involuntarily deform the edge of the plug);
• turn the entire part 90 degrees;
• tighten the two bolts using the cross screwdriver.

When installing a new window handle follows:

• puff a plastic plate;
• turn it at 90 degrees;
• unscrew two bolts using a crust screwdriver;
• slowly shook the handle in the connector and remove it;
• insert a new handle in the same position as the old one;
• secure it with bolts and put the rectangular plug back.

When jeaning the window of the window opening system:

• dismantle the window handle;
• through a rigid brush and vacuum cleaner, clean the system from possible contamination (if necessary, use a small amount of means for washing glass surfaces);
• lubricate with oil all movable parts of the mechanism (it is recommended to use to lubricate WD-40 with a pipe-tube);
• mount the system in place.

When repairing and maintaining plastic windows, there is a situation where the plastic window is seized with incorrectly triggering the locking mechanism that does not allow to change the position of the window in the open state, it is necessary:

• independently take the lever (clip) of the block from the handle on the end of the sash;
• release the possibility of movement of the handle.

When repairing plastic windows, prices for the necessary accessories depend on the manufacturer's company installed earlier window system and the quality of the fitness itself. Carefully select new details, mechanisms and accessories, because it depends not only by the appearance of the plastic window, but also its useful service life.

Repair and adjustment of plastic windows

A rubber band-seal around the perimeter of the plastic window sash with time decreases in the volume, forming unwanted gaps. At the same time, the system loses hermeticity, passes the air, the overall sound insulation deteriorates. Also, the tightness deteriorates through the effects of thermal deformation.

When adjusting the closing of the plastic window sash for greater sealing, turn a more protruding part of the pin (eccentric) - the protruding cylinder of the rounded form in the slots of the metal plugs; In the inner side of the window, for weakening - to external. Also, the tuning of the effort is performed and moving the response hooks on the frame in which the troughs enter when turning the handle.

Depending on the firm manufacturer of accessories, there are several ways to set it up when repairing plastic windows with your own hands:

• eccentric with a slot turn the spike (flat) screwdriver;
• with the help of the passage or hand, the TSAF is removed from the surface of the end and scroll;
• eccentric scrolls with a slight force of passage.

Adjusting windows in these methods experts advise at least twice a year. Such prevention will provide a smaller stress in the design of the window fittings and will increase the useful life of the sealer gum.

Repair of the mechanism of plastic windows

Repair of the mechanism of the window system depends on which of its parts came into disrepair or failed. When breakdown in a separate part of the mechanism, replace it only, and if the entire mechanism is broken, it is not subject to repair and requires a complete replacement. The necessary mechanisms and their components are better to purchase in specialized stores, where you will help you choose by the appropriate configurations and characteristics of your plastic window.

Also followed twice a year to lubricate the visible mechanisms of the system by specialized lubricants.

Repair of plastic windows

To secure your child from an accident, many modern parents when installing a window system, choose accessories with locks that close the key.

Most often in plastic windows, maintenance of locks must be carried out in several situations:

• low quality lock or defective mechanism;
• there was a breakdown.

The timely replacement of the castle will cost much cheaper than the replacement of the entire fitness, and will return the window to the former safe functionality. After all, the locks are installed with window handles, which means the operational repair will allow you to normally use the window.

If you are going to start repairing plastic windows yourself, the video will be useful for viewing.