How to adjust plastic windows yourself
A plastic window, even the highest quality and correctly installed, requires periodic maintenance. It can last for several years without any problem, but over time friction can be felt when opening or closing. The second problem is that it blows out from under the seal, and the third is that the handle turns with effort. All these breakdowns are not difficult and can be easily eliminated and it is not at all necessary to call a wizard: adjusting plastic windows yourself is a matter of minutes. All that is needed is to tighten or loosen a few screws. The main thing is to know where and how. More on this further in photo and video format.
Adjustment points of plastic windows
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Winter and summer mode
Most often, adjustment of plastic windows is required for the new season: in winter, complete tightness is desirable, and in summer you can let in a little fresh air. This is achieved by adjusting the density of the sash pressure. It's easy to do it yourself. When you figure it out, be surprised how elementary everything is ...
The window sash is pressed against the frame with pins. These are such movable metal protrusions on the side surface of the sash. When the handle is turned, they go behind the counter metal plates mounted on the frame. In order to be able to adjust the tightness of the sash and frame, they have an eccentric - either they are made of an oval shape, or in the center of the round protrusion there is an adjustment with an offset center. By changing the position of the pins (see photo), you change the degree of pressure, that is, you eliminate the draft from under the sash.
Adjusting the pressure of the sash of the plastic window to the frame
As you can see, the shapes of the locking tabs can be different. Different tools can be used to adjust them. If your window has such eccentrics as in the figure on the left - oval-shaped protrusions - their position is changed with the help of pliers: clamp it and turn it in the right direction.
If the lug is round, as shown on the left, it can have a slot for a screwdriver or hex wrench. Having examined them, you can easily understand which tool you need: a regular screwdriver or a hexagon # 4. Insert the key or screwdriver into the slot and also turn it into the desired position.
Expose all the protrusions to the same position. Please note that they are located not only on one side of the sash - the outer, but also on the inner side (at least one, but there is), and they can also be at the top and bottom. Here you put all the available locking lugs in the same position, otherwise the frame will warp and blow from under it.
Rotate the eccentric using pliers or a hex key
When adjusting the fittings of plastic windows, remember that weak pressure corresponds to the summer mode of closing plastic windows, standard or strong - to winter. If you carry out maintenance work in the winter, first set the standard position and check if there is blowing. It is not advised to immediately squeeze the elastic bands on new PVC windows. In this position, the rubber seal installed around the perimeter is strongly pressed. Because of this, over time, it loses its elasticity. A normal seal is guaranteed for 15 years, but still ... If the pressure is set to the maximum, the rubber will deteriorate faster. As a result, once again setting the winter position on plastic windows, you will find that it is still blowing from under the sash, and the elastic is all in cracks. This means it's time to change the seal. This is also not very difficult, but it takes more time, and rubber still needs to be bought.
So: the winter and summer position of plastic windows is set by changing the position of the locking lugs - pins. Everything is described in detail in the video below.After viewing, adjusting plastic windows on your own will finally cease to be a problem.
How to install a mosquito net on the window, read here.
How to adjust the window so that it doesn't blow
Sometimes, plastic windows, even after the pivots are moved to the position of strong pressure, are not airtight - blowing from under the sash and replacing the elastic does nothing. This usually happens when the house shrinks. In this case, the window is said to be sagging. When this happens, contact between the locking tab and the counter plate is lost. When turning the handle, the protrusion-pin should go behind the plate, pressing the flap. If this does not happen and drafts arise, the heat is blown out of the room.
Where are the pins (lugs) usually located
When the plastic window sags, the adjustment is different: you need to move the sash groaning so that those projections that do not reach the plates catch on them.
First, you need to decide which of the trunnions do not reach the locking plates. This is done mechanically. First, inspect the sash, remember where there are protrusions. Close the window. Grasp the sash frame at the pins and pull it towards you.
Checking where the sash does not hold
If there is contact, the frame remains stationary; if not, it moves. So you check in which places there is no contact and determine in which direction you need to move the sash. This is done by adjusting the bottom and top loop.
Bottom hinge adjustment
If the PVC window does not close somewhere below, we will move the sash using the lower hinge. There are two adjustments here: one in the horizontal plane - moves closer to the hinge or further from it, and the second - in the vertical one - raises or lowers the sash by a couple of millimeters.
To move the lower part of the sash closer or further to the hinge, open it. At the bottom of the song there is an adjusting hole for a hex key (sometimes for an "asterisk").
Adjusting the lower hinge of a plastic window or door
A hexagon is inserted into it, by turning it clockwise, the lower corner approaches the loop, against it, it moves away. After moving the sash slightly, try to close / open it. Once the result is achieved, stop. If the resource is unscrewed all the way, but there is no result, return everything to its original position: this is not the adjustment.
This screw can correct the situation if, when closing the window, the sash touches the frame at the bottom. By bringing it a little closer to the hinge, you will eliminate this malfunction.
There is a second adjustment screw on the lower hinge. To get to it, you need to put the sash on ventilation and remove the decorative cover. It can be removed easily, you need to pull the lower edge towards you (by 1-2 mm) and pull it up. After removing the protective cap, you will see a recess in the upper part. A 4 mm hexagon is inserted into it. By turning it clockwise, the sash rises slightly, against - it drops.
Changing the vertical position of the sash
It is described in detail how to remove the decorative overlay on the hinge, how and how to adjust the lower hinge on the PVC window in the next video.
Adjusting the top loop
If the upper corner does not close on the plastic window, you need to move it... To do this, open the window at least 90 °. Less is possible, but it will be inconvenient to work. There is a hinge on the sash at the top. It differs in design from the bottom one, but it also has a hexagon hole.
Adjusting the upper hinge of the plastic window
The adjustment screw is on the side. Rotating it, we move the flap further from the hinge (if the pins farthest from the hinge do not close) or closer to the hinge. One moment - a gap of several millimeters should remain between the sash and the hinge: it is necessary for the swing-out mechanism to enter there. Therefore, by turning the key half a turn, check how the window opens / closes.
Sometimes this adjustment does not help either. Then it takes press the upper corner against the frame.There is another screw for this - on the swing-out mechanism. To have access to this screw, you will have to open the window in two positions at once. To do this, open the sash, press the blocker.It usually comes in two designs - in the form of a locking loop or a tongue (see the photo below).
Plastic window blockers
The blocker is pulled back to the stop, holding it, turning the handle for airing, pulling the upper edge of the sash slightly towards itself, open the turning mechanism. A device that keeps the sash open. One of the plates has a projection for the same hex key. By turning it, you can adjust the tightness of the upper corner of the sash. It is necessary if the upper corner of the plastic window does not close.
Adjustment to make the upper corner of the plastic window tighter
You can see how to adjust the plastic windows yourself again in the video. Explanations on the case, available without further ado.
Plastic window does not close
Sometimes the geometry of the window opening changes so much that even by moving the sash to the maximum, we do not get the desired result: the plastic window does not close. What to do in this case? If there is an adjustment on the counterpart, as in option a and b in the photo, try to do with a little blood - twist it here. The principle is the same: insert the hex wrench and rotate it clockwise, pushing it to the maximum.
If a few millimeters are missing, not in depth, but sideways, then will have to be installed under the counterpart of the lining. They are cut from a piece of white plastic. The maximum thickness is 3-4 mm. First, by unscrewing the screws, the stops are removed. Two gaskets are cut out: one is installed from the bottom, the other from the side. As a result, the stop moves 3 mm into the sash.
Types of counterparts on the frame
They are first installed on the desired place of the lining, on them there is a stop, which is screwed on with a self-tapping screw. The protruding pieces of plastic are cut off with a sharp knife. Check if the window is closed or not.
If this did not help, there is another way: to move the sash frame. It is quite elastic and can be moved about 5 mm. The procedure is as follows:
- On the side that needs to be moved, the glazing bead is removed (only one).
- A plastic or wooden (not metal) smooth and narrow object is inserted between the glass unit and the frame just below the place where we will move it. A flat spatula or ruler works best.
What if the plastic window does not close? How to adjust
- Squeeze the frame, insert a plastic strip that will bend it.
- Take out the ruler or spatula.
- Install the glazing bead in place.
If you look closely, you can see that the frame is slightly curved. The main thing is that the window should now close. In 99% of cases, this is sufficient. If you are unlucky, and all these tricks did not work, you need to remove the slopes and also bend the frame.
You can watch all the steps described above in the video.
How to make slopes for windows made of plastic for windows with your own hands read here.
Adjusting and replacing handles
A fairly common problem: the handle is difficult to turn. If the problem is not eliminated in time, due to the excessive efforts applied, it breaks down, leaving a short stump, which you will definitely not be able to do anything.
First, how to make the handle close easily again. The locking mechanisms must first be cleaned and lubricated. First, the accumulated dust and dirt are removed, wiped dry, then all moving parts are lubricated. You need to use clean oils, free of alkalis and acids. The best option is machine oil, you can use any analogue or modern spray can.
Places for greasing a plastic window
After lubricating all rubbing and moving parts, open / close the sash several times, turn it on its hinges. Everything should move smoothly, without jerking.
If there are problems now, most likely in the process of adjusting or changing the geometry of the window, the blocker has shifted. It should fit easily into the counterpart and snuggle against the frame. Then the handle turns easily. Move the flap and try again.
Now how to change the handle. The fasteners on which it is held are hidden under a decorative strip. If you look closely, you will see that there is a thin cap.Grab it with your fingers or pry it off with your nails, pull it slightly towards you and turn it to one side. Two bolts open. They are unscrewed, the handle is removed, a new one is put in its place.
Fasteners are hidden under the decorative strip
We've covered some of the most common problems and how to fix them. Now, not only the adjustment of plastic windows is not a problem for you, you can make minor repairs yourself. You can also carry out service yourself (lubrication once a year).
Useful article
It turned out to be extremely useful for me 🙂 If we remove half of the information from it, then it would be enough for me to configure it. In general, it was just aerobatics. Especially the video.
Thank you, we try to be helpful))
Fine. It is desirable when shooting backlight
Hello! I have a question: "At the top hinge, a pivot sticks out from the bottom of about 10 mm and does not allow putting a decorative plug." Can I score it? and then there are some grooves as a lock washer I'm afraid to spoil.
... Nothing should stick out there. It turns out that the mounting pin is not fully inserted. You can try to put it in place, only gently. Maybe there is some reason (special?) ...
If this rod sticks up or down, it can and should be put in place. Just close the frame and tighten the storm. He should enter with effort, but not excessive.
Great article. But it also happens that you need to adjust the plastic door. Once at my dacha, a plastic door began to cling to the frame
What to do if the swing-out mechanism is detached from the upper hinge, how to reconnect it?
So I understand that the sash is hanging freely now? Move the handle to the open position. Bring the upper corner closer to the hinge, try to connect to the swing-out bar. You just need to act carefully so as not to bend) there is something like a latch). When connected, press the sash against the frame (handle in the open position) and gently try to close it, put it on air. The difficulty is that, most likely, all the strips of the mechanism will be bent, they will need to be adjusted ...
RIHAU profile. By the way, great article and site!
Thank you, I solved the problem, the profile is fine! I connected the upper hinge with the swing-out mechanism bar (in the open position of the window about 90 degrees), inserted the protrusion on the hinge into the hole on the swing-out mechanism and fixed it by turning the hexagon clockwise, I have no idea how it flew out, apparently the craftsmen did not fix it well , but everything worked out))) Then I acted as you wrote: "When you connect, press the sash to the frame (handle in the open position) and gently try to close it, put it on air." Everything works great in all modes!
Clever girl! We did everything right.
At the same time, I adjusted everything for the winter, now it doesn't blow from anywhere))) The article is super, everything is clearly and clearly described, thanks!
What kind of nonsense are you writing? Have you even watched the video yourself?
By adjusting the hinges, problems of the sash touching the frame are eliminated and EVERYTHING!
The problem of undershooting the pins and counter plates is eliminated simply by twisting the pins to the desired position closer to the pivot.
Do not mislead people: the trunnion goes in response by 1.5 - 2 cm! And you want to make good pivot and mating contact with these adjusting millimeters? It's funny.
Your site is cool, the material is very good and accessible for the most part. But sometimes it comes across SUCH !!
Great site! Thank you so much. I have reviewed many sites, but on this page everything is shown and told. Even a "kettle" like me can put his plastic windows in order himself!
Hello! I have a problem with a balcony door: when the handle is turned, the pins on the hinge side do not move. They jammed in the closed position, and now the door does not close at all: the pins rest against the locking parts and do not allow the door to be closed. Is it possible to somehow fix it on your own?
Hello! In the apartment in the kitchen there are MP windows (Turkey) The sash from the side of the hinges along the entire height and the plane there does not fit tightly to the frame. The gap is felt when the sash is pressed. There is a draft from the street, noise from the street is heard. How to make the sash tighter to the frame itself? Give advice. Thank you in advance.
Hello dear administrator! Please tell me how to press the upper corner of the window sash from the side of the hinge (window sash only with a pivoting mechanism, as in your picture from 05/28/2017).
P.S. None of the sites I've reviewed give advice on pressing this angle.
Thank you in advance!!!
There is also an adjustment in this corner (for a hexagon). It is located either on the side of the plate, or on top (pictured). Here you can change the position of the upper corner relative to the frame.
Thank you! On the side face there is a screw (for a hexagon) that adjusts the frame horizontally (left-right). The screw on top (in your photo) was twisted clockwise, counterclockwise. I did not notice any changes. Apparently, he did little revolution. Thanks again! All the best, success !!!
I have a plastic window for over 10 years, Aubi fittings. When closing, the edge of the plastic frame hits the upper counterpart. The window sagged. If you press the frame against the jamb at the same time, no knocking occurs. After reading your article, I was enthusiastic about adjusting the upper loop. Oops: there is no adjusting screw in that place. Found that hex hole as in the previous answer. As I understand it, this is just an eccentric that moves the frame a little, the rotation angle is about 90 degrees. When turning clockwise, the sagging increased, counterclockwise - the maximum that was possible to return to the previous position. He, apparently, was initially in an extreme position.
There are no other ways to tighten up? There is a desire to just cut the plastic in this place, so as not to knock.
You can also experiment with the lower screw. He moves the sash slightly up / down. If you lower it a little, it will not touch the frame. But be careful not to create gaps at the edges. If it does not help, in your case, you can still conjure. The upper lintel of the window frame is bent. So? You can try to pull it to the window opening. This is if the wall material allows and if the length of the fasteners is enough. In the frame, drill a through hole with a diameter approximately equal to the diameter of the self-tapping screw / stud / whatever you have there. The hole should be smaller than the cap. Drill out the outer hole on the frame with a larger diameter drill (so that the cap crawls through), internally leave it as it is. Then, I think, it's clear - start the screw / hairpin, twist, pulling the frame (do not overdo it). You can put a bigger washer under the cap - if it fits.
Tell me, at the top of the window, when airing, it touches the opening mechanism, that is, it is impossible to open it for airing. if you lower the window, it opens more easily for ventilation. but touches the bottom of the frame. if you lift it up, then the window opens normally in its normal position, but on airing up the window it touches the ventilation mechanism. What to do?
To be honest, I can't imagine. Most likely you have the wrong frame / sash dimensions. What can you do here ...
Hello! I have a problem with a plastic window, too, related to the window sash hitting the frame. The sash of the window is larger than normal. An installer came to install the window. I tried to fix the problem with the adjusting screws. Did not work out. Then he said that the sash needs to be “pulled”. According to him, in production, the linings are incorrectly installed between the glass unit and the frame. I saw how they took off the frame, took out the glazing beads. We took out the glass unit. Set the correct size to the diagonal of the frame. We put the glass unit back. These pads are from the bottom, installed on the sides at the top. Could you tell us in more detail how these linings should be correctly installed in relation to a double-glazed window at "heavy" plastic windows and doors.
Hello! Tell me how to properly remove the window sash from the awnings.
Everything seems to be simple (swing-out mechanism):
1) Closes the window and turn the handle to close.
2) Remove the cover hinges - you can pry them off with a thin screwdriver.
3) Press down on the upper hinge pin from above. As soon as the pin sinks, grab it from below with pliers and pull it out.
4) We hold the window, open the handle, open the window slightly and pull it out by lifting it up.
Good afternoon) tell me please, I have such a problem, in general it rubs the bottom when opening the window, adjusted the vertical bolt, began to rub at the top, I can't guess at all, I can't set the neutral position of the bolt, I set it to barely rub at the top, although you can open the window , but airing is generally very tight, I don't understand, I've already twisted the horizontal and the vertical, please tell me)
Good day! Please tell me, from under one flap, water began to flow strongly during the rains. The window is already 10-15 years old, the second sash is normal. I adjusted a slight sagging according to your instructions and made a clamp in winter mode, but the miracle did not happen, it pours all the same. The seal looks the same as everywhere else, elastic, without cracks. How can I fix it, because it is pouring heavily.
It remains only to replace the seal. If he was 10-15 years old, it could be the reason for the water leak. It is also worth checking for cracks in the slopes. Maybe it flows from there ...
Thank you. It flows precisely from under the window sash. And somehow it suddenly began to pour at one moment. Even if you strongly press the bottom of the window sash to the frame, it flows ((. The second sash of the same window is airtight, even in the ventilation mode from below it does not leak.
Hello. Everything is wonderful, only I can not adjust one window: when closed - closed; when opened, it opens; when airing - OPENS! Riddle ??? And the screws in the plastic were loose. How to restore the "virginity" of the hole?
You can try to fill the holes with liquid plastic for windows like COSMOFEN 345.
Thank you!
if when you open a window, it opens in two positions at once. How to fix this problem. Thank you.
The lower part of the window is not tightly pressed. Pivot and hinge adjustment does not help.The sash folds back normally. What could be?
And your window is strictly vertical? And yet, you can try to replace the seals. May help for a couple of years.
Good evening, blowing only from the loops, is it normal that the trunnions are switched to winter mode. If not, how to correct the situation?
It looks like you need to replace the seal (the rubber band that is inserted into the groove around the perimeter). You can also try to move the flap towards the hinges.
Hello. I have such a problem: in the closed position, the handle does not lock and when you release it, it comes back slightly, about 5-7 degrees and opens with minimal effort, and the sash also slightly moves away. I made all the adjustments, there is no blowing from under the sash, but it seems that a gust of wind can open it. Thank you in advance.
Hello. It looks like it's time to lubricate the hardware. It is best to take a universal lubricant in cans. And check if all the stops are normal. There are metal plates on the window frame, behind which the stops on the sash go. When you turn the handle, these stops move. Perhaps there is still a discrepancy.
Hello, please tell me what to do if the edges are knocked down under the hexagon to adjust the winter / summer. All eccentrics in different directions, blowing from the window.
Hello! Try to grab the cam itself with pliers and slowly rotate in the desired direction.
Good day. On my windows, eccentrics just spin and winter and summer are not regulated.
Hello, I have a strong blowing on the opposite side of the handle (where the loops are), please tell me what can be done?
Hello! You can try changing the sealing gum. Maybe she's to blame. You can also move the sash slightly by adjusting the hinges.
Hello.
Swing-out sash, blows only at the bottom right, where the loop is.
The eccentrics are exposed for the winter.
What can be adjusted?
And so only in one window of seven.
That loop and try to tighten. And look at the gum sealing. Maybe her problem. If this does not work, try adjusting the top loop to achieve a tighter fit.
Hello!
And what to do when the trunnions touch (when the door is closed, the handle does not rise to a vertical position) the replies, even if the replies are aligned vertically with respect to the trunnions, and the trunks are transferred to the summer position, to the "street"?
In the open position of the door, when the handle is closed by pressing the latch, the handle easily rises to the vertical position.
Maybe they should put other replies or cut them?
Hello! First try using the hinges to pull the sash closer to the frame. Then the trunnions should move like a pig.
It helped a lot when adjusting the lower hinge so that the sash does not rub against the latch of the lock installed on the frame.
Thank you!
All clear. Thank you!
Good evening, I have a current problem the window opens in only one position, the top folds back and the fullness does not open how to fix this problem
I have a problem - there are two slots for a screwdriver on the screw - are they standing vertically - is it winter or summer? if they are turned horizontally, it will be -winter- or so it will remain- round clamping screw and two risks !!
one of the handles does not take a vertical position when closing the window sash, stands at an angle, does not go further. How to fix?
Try to lubricate. Remove old grease from all accessible parts, refill with new one. You can use the universal type VD. May I help.If not, you need to look at what is in the way. Washes skewed the frame, maybe the latches are "gone". Try where you turn to see what is in the way. Other recommendations are difficult to give ...
Good day.
The adjustments are clear. Thank you for the article.
But I have a question on the bottom loop.
How to press the sash to the frame in the area of the lower hinge? There is no adjustment of the lower hinge according to the mode. And it blows in the corner from under the lower loop.
I have such a problem: The installers installed the eccentrics incorrectly and now when the window is closed when they should engage with the lock, one comes into the hook normally, and the second goes even further away from the lock. It is impossible to rearrange the constipation, because then the window rests against it and does not close. It is necessary to rearrange the bar with the eccentric itself, but I do not know how to do it.
It is best to show you a video or at least a photo, because the case is not standard, but there is no such possibility
Installed without warranty? We have a 1 year warranty, i.e. during this time, everything is handled free of charge.
It was in the new house that such a jamb got out over time.
The daughter lives in the new apartment, the ninth floor, the winds are strong. A double-winged window in the hall blew so that the curtains fluttered. I didn't want to bother myself and called the traffic controllers. The peasants came, squeezed in some places an ordinary A4 sheet - it was clamped well everywhere so that it was impossible to pull it out without tearing it. The reason for the blowing turned out to be commonplace - dirty rubber bands. Elastic bands with two folds and putty and other dirt got into these folds during the repair. It was not easy to see it visually. I took ear sticks and water, walked over the folds of the seal and everything became normal.
Conclusion: before adjusting the windows, you should check the condition of the rubber bands.
Hello,
I replaced the elastic on the sash and on the frame (I got some of the most expensive ones), the pins are in the "winter" position.
After the procedure, I checked to insert a piece of paper. Yes, now it is not easily pulled out as before. But what bothers me is that the handle turns very easily, without any resistance, to the end point.
Can and should something else be done?
And the second question:
One of the windows in the frame lacks a drainage hole, although others do.
It is this window that leaks after a shower.
Is it possible to drill this hole yourself and how to do it so as not to harm?