Next Anderson Window question
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08-11-07, 06:22 PM
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Next Anderson Window question
In addition to my basement window questions, I have another.
The rest of my house also has Anderson windows. I don't know what you call them but they are traditional windows circa 1992 with the bottom of the window sliding up to open, but the top can be slid down too. They lock with a latch in the middle between the top and bottom.
Over the last couple of years, with each passing summer, they have become very difficult to open and close. I do not have central air and run a dehumidifier in the basement every day in the summer which needs emptying once a day. My question is this. Is there some kind of lubricant I can apply to the casing so they will slide easier to open and close? If so, what would you recommend?
My concern is if there is such a lubricant, it will work for a while but only make the problem worse with each additonal application. Is this a valid assumption?
Any thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks.
The rest of my house also has Anderson windows. I don't know what you call them but they are traditional windows circa 1992 with the bottom of the window sliding up to open, but the top can be slid down too. They lock with a latch in the middle between the top and bottom.
Over the last couple of years, with each passing summer, they have become very difficult to open and close. I do not have central air and run a dehumidifier in the basement every day in the summer which needs emptying once a day. My question is this. Is there some kind of lubricant I can apply to the casing so they will slide easier to open and close? If so, what would you recommend?
My concern is if there is such a lubricant, it will work for a while but only make the problem worse with each additonal application. Is this a valid assumption?
Any thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks.
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08-11-07, 07:33 PM
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Try using liquid dish soap as a lubricant. A lemon flavor or scent seems to work the best. You have what is called double hung windows. This problem seems to get worse with age. You may have to put the soap on several times a year. It will not hurt the windows. Good Luck
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08-12-07, 04:03 AM
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I have the same problem on a few of my Andersen double hung windows and I find that rubbing Pledge furniture polish in the tracks works for me. I guess it's the silicone in the polish that reduces the friction. Try it!!!!
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08-12-07, 05:37 AM
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The reason I use dish soap, is that it does not have an oil base or grease base, hence it will not have a build up of dirt or grime to slow down the window in the future.
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08-30-07, 07:20 PM
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I have had good luck with WD-40; spray it onto a rag and use it to clean the sliding surface; it de-cruds it, polishes it nicely, and leaves a smooth finish.
Ditto car polish.
Gary
Ditto car polish.
Gary
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Try not to use wd-40 or soap as these are petroleum based products. They will work well at first but will collect dirt and debri over time causing more issues of "gumming" inside the jambliner. Use a silicone spray, preferably a dry lube as it comes out wet but dries to a residual powder. This will prevent collection of dirt. Use as much as you want as often as you want
