Plastic window latch adjustment. DIY repair of fittings and adjustment of plastic windows

In the event of drafts, or when the season changes, residents modern apartments begin to wonder - how to adjust a plastic window?

For these purposes, it is not at all necessary to call a master, because adjusting plastic windows with your own hands is not difficult, and you will not have to spend money on it, if you have the necessary tools.

Plastic windows are designed so that they do not have vents. To ventilate the room, the sash must be moved to a certain position.

V winter time the gap between the frame and the sash may seem too large, because a large amount of frosty air passes into the room.

This problem can be eliminated by adjusting the hinges of the swing lock.

This video clearly shows this process:

First, the window must be opened in the ventilation mode, and then the upper hinge must be pressed. With the onset of spring, the pressure should be returned to its previous state.

It happens that air passes through the cracks of a closed window.

To determine the place where the draft passes, it is worth bringing a lighted match to a closed window.

Where the flame will fluctuate, it is necessary to adjust, while adjusting those loops next to which a draft was detected.

There are two ways to fix this problem.

The first is the adjustment of the eccentrics:

they need to be shifted clockwise;
to turn the eccentrics, you can use the tools: wrench, pliers;
the eccentric should not be turned on long distance, 1-2 mm is enough;
if necessary, the sash can be loosened by turning the eccentric counterclockwise.

Eccentric adjustment process

The second way is to eliminate the draft by adjusting the special clamping mechanism of plastic windows.

It needs to be adjusted by turning the key clockwise. The tongue extends, and the sash adheres to the frame more tightly.

Adjustment of the "winter-summer" mode

Adjustment of plastic windows in the "winter-summer" mode is easily carried out without the help of a master. To do this, the position of the trunnions is changed, weakening or strengthening the pressing of the sash to the window frame.

What does a trunnion look like?

For convenience, you can watch the training video:

Plants that manufacture plastic window structures provide for the middle position of the trunnion.

The sash is not pressed very tightly, but it also does not let air from the street into the room when closed.

Switching the window to the "winter" state

In winter, the sash must be pressed to the frame as much as possible. Changing the position of the eccentric will increase the stress on the seal. The pin is pulled slightly towards itself, moves to the right.

Difference between winter and summer mode

The distance from the fittings to the roller should be kept to a minimum. Correct installation can be checked by the notch on the roller - it should be directed towards the seal.

It is worth considering that windows that have been installed recently are not recommended to be moved to the "winter" position.

Changes to the swing lock during winter will deform the sealing material. In the spring, he may not recover.

Transition to the "summer" state

By the middle of spring, comfortable weather sets in, the PVC window should be transferred to the summer position. For this, the pin is pulled back and moved to the left. The notch will help to translate the roller correctly.

After moving the pin, it should look at the window handle.

Types of pivot positions

After adjusting the trunnion, the load on the sealing material is reduced, as a result of which the air flow from the outside increases.

Troubleshooting plastic window handle

When it becomes necessary to replace the window handle with a new one, install a limiter, fix the loose handle - it is not at all necessary to contact a specialist, because you can carry out repairs yourself very quickly.

Replacing the handle

The handle is not always changed due to its breakage. Small children can independently open the sash on their own. For safety reasons, it is recommended to install a handle with a built-in limiter.

To replace the handle, turn it in the opposite direction. The screws that are under it are unscrewed, the old handle is removed and a new one is installed.

Handle replacement process

A screwdriver can be used to loosen the screws.

What to do if the handle is stuck?

It happens that when the window handle is turned down sharply, it becomes jammed. This situation is not a breakdown. The handle was blocked to prevent the window from breaking.

Sometimes the blocking occurs unexpectedly, but there is no need to call the master. You can easily repair the handle yourself and return it to its original position.

Before taking any action, you need to determine what brand of the hardware. It is indicated on the constipation of the product.

On the fittings with the inscription "AUBI", it is worth finding a metal plate with a spring. Press the plate against the sealing material and turn the handle.

In this case, it is important to observe the vertical position of the sash. Deflection at any angle will prevent the handle from turning, as the top lock will engage.

After bringing the window to a vertical position, the handle will easily turn and you can close the sash.

Video instruction:

If the brand of fittings is "Roto", "GU", etc., then it is recommended to find a metal tongue, it is located below the handle. It needs to be pressed down, so that it is installed parallel to the seal.

The handle will turn to the desired position effortlessly.

Swing lock

If over time the window is deformed as a result temperature regime, then the tongue may not reach the mating element. As a result, the handle will not turn.

Using a screwdriver, you need to unscrew the screws of the counter element, put any material (a piece of plastic, screw) between the frame and the blocker.

The grip of the otvetka with the blocker will increase - the handle will immediately turn.

The handle is hard to turn

Dry lubricant may be causing the handle to turn hard. A penetrating lubricant should be purchased at any specialty store.

Fittings lubrication point

A tube is installed on the bottle with the agent, and all the fittings are lubricated. After such simple operations, the handle will turn easily.

Adjusting the window horizontally and vertically

Deterioration of the hardware operation may be due to the skew of the sash in relation to the frame.

Adjustment of plastic windows vertically, horizontally is carried out independently.

How to adjust horizontally?

Window mechanisms may not function well as the window sags in height and does not close. It is possible to adjust the window horizontally on the window hinges.

On the upper loop, you need to find holes where a special device is inserted - a hex key.

As a result of such actions, the sash will move away from the hinge, and the lower part will drop. The grease on the fittings must not be dry.

With the window closed, you can also adjust the canopy from below. In this case, all actions must be carried out outside the window. It is allowed to displace the sash by no more than 1-2 mm.

Instructions on how to perform such actions are contained in the video tutorials.

How is the vertical adjustment made?

You can adjust the window vertically by adjusting the hinge at the bottom. First you need to open the hinge cap.

Use a hexagon wrench to rotate clockwise if the sash needs to be lifted. Moving against the clock hand will lower the frame.

Frame shift is allowed by no more than 1-2 mm.

How to adjust plastic doors?

Plastic doors are as popular as PVC windows. But in the process of operation, they need to be repaired. The instructions provided in the video tutorials will help you cope with all the difficulties.

Horizontal adjustment of doors

If door leaf clings to the threshold or to the top door frame, then it's time to adjust it horizontally.

To do this, the door is pressed against the hinge part and the longest adjusting bolt is tightened.

The door must be shifted until the door leaf takes a horizontal position relative to the floor and the top of the door frame. The hinge grease must be fresh.

Vertical door adjustment

If it clings to the floor along the entire length of the canvas, most likely the door has dropped and must be raised. Such a defect occurs due to incorrect installation or as a result of temperature influence.

Training video:

You need to find a screw that is located vertically at the bottom of the hardware. To raise the door, the screw needs to be slightly tightened.

How do I change the pressure density?

To increase the tightness of the door clamping on the hinge side, it is necessary to adjust the third hinge screw.

The door clamp on the handle side in some product models is adjusted by turning the eccentrics.

They are located above, below, in the middle.

If there are none, then the doors are repaired by turning the trunnion. By the notch, you can judge whether the turns are correct or not. Lubrication must be present on all mechanisms.

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Plastic window constructions from different companies have similar adjustments. When they are installed, the average values of the pressure density are set. Over time, under the influence of wear or other factors, the sash can sag and begin to cling to the frame or impost. When the temperature drops cold air from the street can begin to penetrate the room. In all these cases, it is necessary to adjust the windows, which can be done independently if you know how to adjust plastic windows for winter by switching the pressure settings from summer to winter version.

What tools are needed to adjust a plastic window

Plastic window systems have become the most popular product that is installed during the construction or renovation of both a simple apartment and a luxurious multi-storey mansion. With all the variety of window fittings used in their creation, all systems use similar mechanisms. Preparation of plastic windows for winter begins with the first cold snap. The main tools you may need to adjust your windows are:

Hexagon L-shaped key 4 mm wide;
flat screwdriver 4 mm;
Phillips screwdriver;
pliers.

How to put windows in winter mode

In order to prepare eurowindows for winter period, a seasonal adjustment of the pressure of plastic windows is necessary, in which it is necessary to carry out the following actions:

Adjust the opening sash vertically and horizontally - it should not cling to the frame and clamping strips.
Adjust the clamping force to the frame. The pressure is adjusted using adjustable pins or eccentrics, the number of which is 4-5 on euro-windows, 6-8 on doors.
If there is a thrust at maximum pressure to the frame, it is necessary to replace the seal. Then check the thrust at the middle position of the pins or eccentrics.

Clamping to the frame is based on the engagement of the sash with the circular elements of the clamping strips when the handle is turned down. These rounded elements, made in the form of an oval, are called pins, and made in the form of a round element with an offset axis of rotation - eccentrics. The pins are rotated with pliers. Their installation vertically creates a minimum pressure, which means summer mode pressing, horizontally - the strongest pressing. By turning the eccentric with the adjusting hex, you can adjust the pressure from weak to strong and vice versa.

Determine the need for replacement rubber seal can be inspected and checked for traction. You can change it in parts - while you save cash... When going to buy a seal, it is worth taking a sample with you and buying a longer piece. It is better to cut off the excess when gluing than to leave a gap. Buy a quality rubber seal. You will need to buy a special glue for it. Before inserting the sealant into the groove, apply glue over the entire area of contact with the sealant, glue it, close the euro window while the glue dries.

Window adjustment and adjustment is made in case of large gaps or when it clings to the frame. It is necessary to adjust the opening sash vertically and horizontally in the following cases:

if it clings to the upper part of the frame, open the sash and the short side L-shaped key slightly extend it on the upper canopy;
if, due to sagging, the sash clings to the lower part of the frame, you must do the same with the lower canopy;
if it clings to the vertical part of the frame or impost (middle vertical part of the frame), it is necessary to slightly push it with the short side of the L-shaped key on both canopies to the side opposite to the place of such contact.

How to adjust plastic windows yourself

Adjustment of windows can be done independently if available the necessary tool... The only parts that can break and need to be replaced are the handle and the sealing rubber. By adjusting the window pressure, the transfer to winter mode... In this case, the handle turns with effort, the sash is strongly pressed against the frame, strongly squeezes the seal. In the spring, it will be necessary to loosen the pressure, since the opening for ventilation occurs often, which can lead to severe wear of the closing mechanism and the seal.

To transfer to winter mode, you must complete the following steps:

Check for pulling in or out around the perimeter with a lighted match - even a slight breeze will deflect the flame.
If there is a draft, it is necessary to open the sash and adjust the locking pins (eccentrics).
There are 3 types of trunnions - oval, round with a slot for a screwdriver or a hexagon.
If the oval trunnions are vertical and the eccentrics are shifted towards the frame, it is necessary to turn them to the middle position with the appropriate tool to increase the downforce.
Then again it is necessary to check the thrust, if it remains, switch the pins (eccentrics) to winter mode. To do this, turn the oval pins to a horizontal position, and move the eccentrics completely away from the street.
If after checking the thrust remains, you need to replace the seal.
After replacing the seal, check the thrust when adjusting the trunnions or eccentrics in the middle position.

How to tighten the hinges on plastic windows

The upper hinge is adjusted using an L-shaped hexagon. On the upper loop there is one adjustment for the horizontal displacement of the upper bar. The process of adjusting the displacement is carried out with the window open with the short side of the hexagon in the adjusting hole, which is located at the end of the sash. The offset range for the top is from -2 to +3 mm. Using a wrench, rotate the screw for a part of a turn and check the ease of closing.

The lower hinge is adjusted with the same tool. The difference is that on the lower hinge, in addition to the horizontal displacement of the lower bar, there is a screw for the vertical displacement of the entire sash. The horizontal displacement is done in the same way for the top hinge. Vertical displacement is performed with the window half open, for which it is necessary to insert the long side of the hexagon vertically from top to bottom into the hole of the canopy with the decorative cover removed. Such a change is possible in the range from -2 to +2 mm.

Setting up plastic windows when the house shrinks

A strong displacement of the load-bearing building elements as a result of the shrinkage of the new building can cause a strong movement of the sash from the frame, requiring the reinstallation of the plastic window. If the opening is badly skewed, you will have to align it or order a new euro window. Internal adjustments of the opening and clamping mechanisms can be used to adjust the horizontal or vertical offset within 2-3 mm. To do this, you need a standard set of tools:

special hex key 4 mm wide;
screwdriver 4 mm;
pliers.

How to set the horizontal and vertical axes

To align the sash horizontally or vertically, it is necessary to adjust the plastic window in the awnings. Horizontal alignment is performed by end adjustments on the upper and lower canopy with the window fully open. Insert the hex key with the short side into the hole. When the key is turned clockwise, the sash is attracted to the canopy, counterclockwise to the impost. The maximum adjustment range is -2 to +2 mm.

It is possible to adjust the offset in the vertical position on the lower canopy in cases where the sash touches the frame or to change the size of the gaps. This requires a hex wrench. It is necessary to open the cap on the canopy, insert the hex key with the long end down into the upper hole. By turning the bolt clockwise, the sash can be raised, counterclockwise - lowered. The maximum height adjustment range is -2 to +2 mm.

What to do if the plastic window won't close

A sash fitted along the gaps at the top, bottom and sides may not close in two cases. The first is associated with a broken handle, the second - with improper operation of one of the trunnion-clamp pairs. To check, you need to open the window and, pressing the double-opening lock with your left hand, turn the handle down. If it has turned to the end position, then there is a closing problem in one of the pivot-clamp pairs. You can determine which pair does not work, one by one, by unscrewing the clamping bars with a Phillips screwdriver.

How to adjust the handle on a plastic window

The device, diagrams and photos of the arrangement of hardware elements, adjusting bolts, moving parts of the euro windows, troubleshooting and prices can be found on the Internet on sites on this topic. The knob adjustment consists in its correct installation in accordance with the given list. The opening handle has four positions:

down - closed;
to the side - open;
up - ventilation mode;
in the middle position between the top and side - partial ventilation.

Replacing a defective

If your handle is broken, you must:

use a screwdriver to unscrew the upper and lower screws (or screws) of the fastening, located perpendicular to the plane of the sash;
insert a new handle in the same position in which the faulty one was removed;
fasten it with two screws (or screws);
return the protective plate to its original position.

If the handle on the window or balcony is loose, you must:

slightly pull back the top and bottom of the protective plate on the handle and turn it to a horizontal position;
use a screwdriver to tighten the handle tightly;
return the protective plate to its original position.

All elements of the canopy and sash closing are located outside the structure. The main actions in case of contamination of the elements of this mechanism are its cleaning and lubrication. If the window has not been opened for a long time, you can remove dried dirt or rust using a cylinder of VD-40 universal penetrating grease. After cleaning, washing, you need to lubricate the fittings, adjust it.

Eccentrics are circular elements that engage with the clamping bars. The axis of their attachment is displaced relative to the center of the circle, therefore, when rotating, the distance from the axis to the point of contact with the clamping bar changes. With an increase in this distance, the clamping of the sash to the frame increases. The eccentrics are rotated using a hex key or screwdriver. The amount of pressure change varies from 2 to 5 mm, depending on the design of the eccentric. It is necessary to adjust the clamping force twice a year when switching from summer to winter mode and vice versa.

What to do if the window handle is stuck

Among possible breakdowns the locking mechanism may jam the handle. It is not worthwhile to apply great efforts to the handle to open it - the fittings must be protected to extend the service life. Jamming is possible in three situations - the window is open for ventilation, open or closed. If the handle wedges in the first two cases, it may be skewed when opening or a special lock may be triggered. If the sash hangs on one lower hinge, the following operations must be performed:

turn the handle up;
pressing the upper hinge to the frame, set the handle to the right;
close the window and turn the handle down;
pressing the sash against the frame, gently turn the handle up and open for ventilation.

The rotation lock can be triggered by a sharp turn of the handle at a large angle when opening. The unlocking is released by pressing the unlocking button or by turning the corresponding lever. You can find out its location on the website of your hardware developer. If you are having difficulty opening it, try pressing the sash firmly against the frame and turning the handle.

Tight turning or jamming of the handle when the window is closed is possible with shrinkage and strong (more than 2-3 mm) subsidence of the window or door opening. This is an extremely rare and difficult case, which can lead to a skew of the frame or breakdown of the mechanism. Without specialists from a construction company or installers, it will not be possible to solve this problem with simple adjustments. Jamming is possible due to lack of lubrication of the bolt mechanism. To prevent this and increase the service life Maintenance it is desirable to produce it once or twice a year.

How much does it cost to adjust euro windows in Moscow

Repair and adjustment of plastic windows is carried out by many firms in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities of Russia, which know how to adjust PVC windows, can supply new parts. Prices for such services are different by region of the country, they depend on the brand of the manufacturer of the accessories. Departure of the foreman for technical inspection and budgeting in Moscow will be from 500 to 1000 rubles. The minimum order value in Moscow is from 2000 to 3000 rubles. The cost of the main work is indicated in the table:

Name	unit of measurement	Cost, rubles
Setting up fittings (without removing)
Door setting (without removing)
Adjustment, repair, partial overhaul of the mechanism (without replacing fittings)
Adjustment, repair, partial bulkhead door fittings (without replacement)
Reinstallation of a double-glazed window during adjustment
Reinstallation of a double-glazed window of a door (the price of a double-glazed window is not included)
Cleaning, lubrication of fittings
Replacing the seal (the price of the seal is not included)
Replacement complete set swivel fittings
Pen white / colored
Swivel / swing-out main lock
Push headset
Door closer
Installation of impost

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PVC windows are found in many houses and apartments, as they are easy to use, protect from drafts and have an aesthetically pleasing appearance... It's important to know, how to adjust plastic windows if you want them to last a long time. This can be done by following the instructions and using a special tool.

The most common breakdowns are:

when closing the sash in the lateral and lower parts, it comes into contact with the frame;
the need to replace the locking bar;
poor fit of the sash;
poor turn of the handle;
failure or blocking of the window handle;
open sash with locked mode and open window;
closed sash, with an unlocked window and an inoperative handle.

How to properly adjust plastic windows yourself

To adjust window fittings you need:

special hexagon with a diameter of 4 millimeters;
Stars;
pliers;
2 types of screwdrivers (cross, flat).

Adjustment of all sashes of a plastic window occurs with three sides... This makes it possible to achieve the desired position around the perimeter, in the sash, and also helps to strengthen the adhesion of the seal. There are many methods for setting up the work of fittings and elements of plastic windows, so you can choose the most optimal one for yourself.

If, when closing the plastic window, the sash touches the bottom of the frame, the sash is directed up towards the hinge. The sash swings open for adjustment. From left to right, a screw is turned with a hexagon in several turns (3 - 4), which is located at the end of the sash next to the upper hinge. To adjust the fittings of the plastic window vertically, the sash must be closed. The protective cap is removed from the loop located at the bottom. Make 3 - 4 turns with a hexagon from left to right.

If the sash touches the frame during lateral closing, the sash must be guided to the hinges. The side part of the sash, when it touches the bottom of the frame, is led away by the screw for adjustment to the hinge from below. Adjustment of the hardware horizontally is needed when the side of the sash is in contact with the frame, in this case it is moved up towards the hinge.

When the wear of the strips is checked, the window is opened and an inspection is carried out. A common option is the location of the perimeter plank on all sides. With the wear of any strip, an unevenness appears in the landing of the window sash. To correct this, the sash opens, the caps are removed from the top and bottom of the bolts for adjustment, the bolts are loosened. The screw adjusts the position of the window from above. Adjustable left and right, bottom, top position.

There is a system of eccentrics (adjusters) on the front part of the sash from the handle side. It adjusts the degree of fit of the sash. The type of systems depends on the company installed window, the principle at work is always the same.

Watch the video: How to independently adjust plastic windows

When adjusting the pins, the eccentrics are scrolled with a hexagon. They help in adjusting the degree of contact between the frame and sash. In the heat, the fit of the flaps should be weakened, and in cold period- reinforced. With a screw in the lower hinge, the degree of contact between the window sash and the hinges is adjusted.

The hinge at the top is used to adjust the flap and pivot flap touch. The bolt is placed on scissors near the top hinge. The sash opens. A special blocker is pressed. The handle must be put on airing. For a snug fit of the sash, the bolt rotates from left to right. The fittings can be adjusted near the handle.

For a good fit of the sash, the plank is shifted towards the street. On the frame there are clamping mechanisms (on the hinge side), which allow you to adjust the fittings with a hexagon. The degree of contact of the sash depends entirely on the degree of extension of the tongue.

Useful video: Do-it-yourself adjustment of metal-plastic windows and doors

To prevent the mechanisms from deteriorating, the handle moves when the window is closed. To protect against movement of the handles in open position windows are provided with window blockers. They are located at the end of the sash under the handle. Before removing the blocking, the window blocker must be pressed.
If the sash is in the closed position, and the window cannot be closed, the handle does not move, the lock requires adjustment. The sash with a screw under the hinge from below is shifted to the window blocker. The fastening is made weaker, a metal plate is inserted between the blocker and the frame.

If the handle is broken, it needs to be replaced. To do this, the pad is gently pulled back, it moves 90 degrees. The screws are unscrewed. The broken handle is removed. Another handle is put on. The overlay is fixed.

A common problem of poor turning of the handle is poor or complete lack of lubrication in the fittings. To avoid this problem, the mechanism is covered with any lubricant in the form of an aerosol once a year. During the check, one must not forget about inspecting the sealing gum.

It is quite possible to do all the adjustment work yourself if you make a little effort. If in doubt, you can call a specialist and cut the time, but spend money. How to adjust plastic windows yourself we suggest looking at the training video... Try to do the chores yourself, then you can save your budget.

Sashes of plastic windows need to be adjusted immediately after installation and during the entire period of operation. With the most careful handling, they become unbalanced over time. And the walls themselves are capable of shrinking. Adjusting plastic windows with your own hands is quite simple, the main thing is to know where to turn.

Primary problems:

Sagging of the window sash, due to which it begins to touch the frame. Eliminated by lifting the moving part.
Displacement of the opening mechanism, due to which the sash begins to touch the box or fittings. The issue will be solved by horizontal adjustment.
Blowing from under the window. The problem is eliminated by adjusting the pressure.
Loose handles can be secured by retightening the screws.
Sometimes the handle starts to turn with great difficulty. Then you have to lubricate the rubbing parts with machine oil. For prevention, it is better to do this once a year.
The plastic handle can crack as it is used almost daily. In this case, it will have to be changed, and you can do it yourself without calling the service department.

Horizontal and vertical adjustment

It is almost always necessary to eliminate sagging windows after a couple of years of operation. To adjust the hardware with your own hands, you need a 4 mm Allen key or a simple screwdriver. It depends on the manufacturer.

The sashes are aligned by manipulating the hinges. They have turnkey holes covered with a special cap. In this way, you can eliminate the skew of the window. You can work with both the top and bottom hinges. The top one is able to move the flaps down and up or left / right and change the pressure. However, the top hinge is only available with outside when the window is open, and the lower one is in any position from the inside. It also allows you to move the lower window strip horizontally and vertically and adjust the pressure.

Note! By inserting the tool into the hinge slots and rotating it clockwise, you pull the window half to the frame, and the bottom rises. And vice versa: counterclockwise rotation moves the sash down.

Window clamp

The sash clamping depends on the eccentric screws along the entire window perimeter. They usually rotate with spanner or the same hexagon. Sometimes the clamp is adjusted using plates on the sash itself.

Some window models also allow you to control the pressure of the hinges, only the upper one or both at once.

To adjust the upper hinge, open the window in ventilation mode and insert the hex key into the hole. Rotating it to the left - to the right (for each manufacturer - in its own direction), you can change the loop pressure.

The lower hinge is controlled by rotating a bolt located behind the cap at right angles to the plane of the window.

Note! After all the screws have been tightened, the quality of the clamp must be checked. To do this, a piece of newspaper is clamped between the frame and the doors on each side of the glass unit. If the paper strip is easy to pull through, then the fit should be strengthened. But keep in mind that the tighter the clamp is, the faster the seal will wear out.

Pen problems

Most often, the window handle is locked because it was turned down when the window was open. In this case, the window cannot be closed, and the handle does not rotate.

You can correct the situation by pressing the lock tongue with your hand. If the hardware brand is AUBI, the tongue is made in the form of a metal plate. For other brands: Roto, GU, Winkhaus - this is a small element located at an angle to the frame. Click on it so that it stands in parallel.

Other reasons why the handle does not rotate or is difficult to rotate include:

sash sagging;
dried grease.

The second problem is the easiest to fix. It is only necessary to lubricate all the moving parts of the profile with machine oil or any other penetrating grease.

If this does not help, you will have to deal with adjusting the loops. How to do this is described above.

A broken or deformed handle will require some minor repairs to replace. The plate under the handle is unscrewed, and the fastening screws hidden under it are unscrewed. After that, it can be simply replaced together with the limiter.

Glass unit adjustment

Sometimes the sashes sag so much that even when raised to the extreme upper position, they continue to touch the window sill. Or a cheap brand of windows does not have adjustable fittings, only simple hinges and constipation. Then the only way remains - with a double-glazed window.

It is necessary to lower the sash as much as possible with the help of the lower hinge. When the window is closed, the glazing beads are removed with a spatula (do not forget to mark the location) and the glass unit itself.

Then you need to open the sash and put spacers in the corner on the side of the handle so that in the closed position it moves over them and rises by 5–7 mm. Only the corner should rise, not the entire half of the window. For this, another tab is placed on top in the place of the closing mechanism. Thus, a gap of about 5 mm is obtained.

A double-glazed window is inserted and tightly fixed with gaskets and glazing beads. After that, the rubber from the frame can be removed and the operation of the window can be checked.

Preventive maintenance

From time to time, the water drain holes should be inspected and cleaned.

Note! It is advisable to carry out seasonal window adjustments. In the summer they open more often, so their hold-down can be loosened. This will allow the seal to last a little longer.

The rubber should be inspected periodically. If signs of erasure or tears appear, it will have to be changed.

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Replacing double-glazed windows is one of the primary stages of repair. However, the installation of plastic windows involves mandatory follow-up maintenance, such as self-adjustment plastic windows for the winter or do-it-yourself minor repairs of plastic windows. There are not many possible breakages of plastic windows, and the repair methods are quite simple.

Adjusting the pressure of plastic windows

Most often, adjusting plastic windows involves adjusting the pressure of plastic windows, namely, winter-summer adjustment. It is clear that in winter, the clamping of the window sashes should be stronger in order to avoid drafts, and in summer it is better to weaken the clamp.

First you need to make sure that the adjustment of the plastic windows is necessary. To do this, you can use a match or a lighter lit near a closed window - if there is a draft, the flame will hesitate or even go out. So you determine the pressure density... If adjusting the pressure of the plastic window is necessary, you will have to do some simple manipulations.

When opening a window pay attention to its butt... There you will find three eccentrics that regulate the pressure of the plastic window, they are also called pins. Using a hexagon, the eccentrics can be turned by video it is shown how to do it correctly.

For a tighter hold turn them a few millimeters to the left to loosen the hold- to the right. The work is very simple, and you can easily adjust the plastic windows yourself. The main thing is to make sure that the pressure density is uniform, and for this the eccentrics must be set equally.

It is worth paying attention to significant nuance of adjusting the pressure of plastic windows- for the first time, make the minimum adjustment, since the sealing gum on the sash will dry out and wear out over time, which means that the adjustment will have to be carried out again. If you immediately press down hard on the sash, the rubber bands will dry out faster, and after that no adjustment will help and you will have to change the sealing tape.

This is also not difficult. The old gum is simply removed, and the new one is installed in a special groove. The only thing you need to be careful with is not to stretch it too much, otherwise it will let air through.

Adjusting the handle of the plastic window

You may be in a situation where window handle broke and the window does not close. This is just one of the most common options for repairing plastic windows with your own hands.

First, you will need to purchase a new pen - they are sold at any construction market and any manufacturer sells components for plastic windows. Second, you need to take off decorative panel covering the handle fasteners to the window. To do this, simply turn it in any direction, and then simply unscrew the screws holding old pen, and screw a new one with them.

Adjustment of fittings of plastic windows

If the window does not close due to the handle does not turn, you can also carry out the repair of a plastic window yourself. The problem in this case is that the handle was locked by the handle rotation lock when the window was open. Such blockers are installed by almost all manufacturers of plastic windows, in order to avoid breakage of the handles themselves. In this case, the adjustment of the plastic window fittings is quite simple.

Please note what is written on the constipation itself. If there is an inscription AUBI, then you need to direct the sash vertically, and then press on the metal plate with a spring and turn the handle to the desired position.

If the constipation says GU, ROTO or other letters, you need to adjust the metal tab directly under the handle - push it down and turn it parallel to the gasket.

Diy video of adjusting plastic windows

For greater clarity, we invite you to look video adjustment of plastic windows.