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PVC window opening too easily after lubricating hinges

  • 24-11-2014 10:56am
    #1
    chinwag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 428 ✭✭


    Some months ago, I was having difficulty opening my small top PVC window in the kitchen as it was quite stiff to open and close and I was afraid I was putting too much pressure on it.

    So eventually I sprayed some WD40 liquid lubricant onto the hinges. That freed it for sure - but far too much.

    Now the window blows open (often fully) if there is any kind of draught in the house. Recently, I applied some vaseline to stiffen the hinges but it didnt help. Any tips on how to solve this? Thanks.


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  • #2
    Iwannahurl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,156 ✭✭✭Iwannahurl


    I presume you just want to keep the window open slightly?

    If you can't control the draughts, which perhaps should be your first port of call, there are catches that restrict the degree of opening. These are typically used for child safety, but they might suit your purposes.

    Larger PVC windows (the vertical opening type) also have a setting that allows you to open the window slightly, then push down the handle to lock.


  • #3
    chinwag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 428 ✭✭chinwag


    Yes, I use the safety catches, and more so lately, because of the slackness since I lubricated hinges. But before I applied the lubricant, the window could be opened at whatever point I wished as there was enough 'stiffness' in the hinges to hold the window. Other windows in the house are fine and I can open them to any level. I'm sure the lubricant, or the type of lubricant I used, is the cause. Thanks Iwan.


  • #4
    phelixoflaherty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭phelixoflaherty


    Is there not a piece of black plastic that runs in the slide.
    There might be a small screw in the top.
    Tighten it a small bit and it should press out against the slide and offer resistance
    In the picture it is above the two rivets on the place plastic


  • #5
    chinwag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 428 ✭✭chinwag


    I'll have a look at that phelix, thanks and for pic.


  • #6
    chinwag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 428 ✭✭chinwag


    phelixoflaherty wrote: »
    Is there not a piece of black plastic that runs in the slide.
    There might be a small screw in the top.
    Tighten it a small bit and it should press out against the slide and offer resistance
    In the picture it is above the two rivets on the place plastic

    I eventually located the small screw, it was difficult to view, and get at, so I just guided the screwdriver into the slot, I thought I was getting nowhere but eventually felt some resistance coming back into the window movement, the adjustment on one side in particular seemed to improve it; it's nice to be rid of the slackness I mentioned. Many thanks for your assistance & thanks to Iwan also.


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