Service of windows · Minsk
MACO furniture: why the main shutter is broken and how to extend service life
I'm looking for a weak spot in a reliable piece of furniture and I'm giving a simple rule that saves you from expensive repairs.
Dimitry · Sпраўнае Akenza · rpo.by · Minsk
MACO furniture is known for its reliability and durability. Many windows with it serve for 15–20 years without any serious problems. However, it also has a «axis foot»;; and a basic clogging drive. In my practice, this knot breaks often, and in the vast majority of cases the reason is a lack of care.
I, Dmitry, am a master of plastic windows repair in Minsk. I have been working since 2003, I have passed through more than 9,800 windows.
The main thing is:The most powerful knot in the unit is the main shutter. It takes on a lot of effort every time it opens and closes.
Don't stop until the knot is replaced.If the pen turns a little bit more tight, there's a screwdriver or a loft, and that's a signal.
Replacing the main jamming drive (reductor)
120 roubles.
The window. Balcony door — 150 rubles. Service service (cleaning, lubrication, adjustment) — from 50 rubles.
Why is the main shutter breaking?
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Lack of lubrication is the main enemy Furniture is a mechanical device with many shaky parts: scissors, angle switches, reducers. Without lubrication, they work on dry. The friction increases, the load on the drive increases, and at some point the metal can't hold up.
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Natural wear of loaded elements The main clog drive is one of the most loaded nodes. It takes on a lot of effort every time it closes and opens.
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Long service without service MACO furniture can actually work for over 10 years without failures, but only if it's monitored. If the window hasn't been serviced since it was installed, the risk of failure after 10 years is very high.
I've often been brought these mechanisms, and the outside of the window looks normal, but inside it's a dry, dusty mechanism that's already on the edge.
How to prevent a breakdown
To avoid costly repairs, follow simple rules:
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Regular maintenance (cleaning and lubrication) It is especially important to lubricate the scissors, the angle switches and the reducer.
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Prevention of the disease Once a year, check the furniture carefully, see if there are any lofts, scales, cracks, make sure the shutter is not hanging and the pressure is even.
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Don't wait for it to break. The pen started to turn tight, and there were violins or lufts, a signal to the master calling.
What to lubricate:Solid oil and other thick oils are not suitable; they attract dust and turn into abrasive. WD-40 is not a lubricant to use: it washes off the residues of the lubricant, not replaces it.
What to do if the drive is already broken
- I'm not going to. Don't try to fix it yourself.Disassembling the furniture requires expertise and a special tool.
- I'm not going to. Close the fence if you can.And leave her alone until the master comes.
- I'm not going to. Call the master.I'll run a diagnostic, replace the broken part, and complete the equipment so there's no problem anytime soon.
How much is the maintenance and repair cost
| The job |
The price |
| Service (cleaning + lubrication + adjustment) |
50 rubles / + 10 |
| Only a lubricant (one crease) |
15 roubles. |
| Replacing the window reducer (main drive) |
120 roubles. |
| Replacement of the balcony door reducer |
150 roubles. |
| Replacing the angle transmission |
120 roubles. |
| Replacing scissors (with a counter plank) |
150 roubles. |
| Replacing a separate element of the furnishings (chap, plank, loop) |
from 30 rubles. |
| Removing and installing the furnishings with cleaning |
It's more than 100 rubles. |
| The window is adjusted (first crevice) |
50 roubles. |
What's important is:The cost is a lot cheaper than replacing the knots, and I'll give you the exact cost after the free inspection, before the work starts.
Why You Should Talk to Me
- ✔ What is it?I've been working since 2003, over 9,800 windows have been repaired.
- ✔ What is it?I work with MACO furniture and other popular systems; I know their device.
- ✔ What is it?I do full service: cleaning, lubrication, adjustment for one trip.
- ✔ What is it?The trip and the diagnosis are always free — whether you agree to the job or not.
- ✔ What is it?Payment only after the results, no down payment.
- ✔ What is it?Guarantee for a job up to one year, in writing.
- ✔ What is it?I work alone, without any crew or intermediaries.
- ✔ What is it?I work for the NPD, I give out a check.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the main shutter power breaking on MACO?
MACO is a reliable hardware, but the main plug drive is the most powerful knot in any system. It takes on a strength every time it closes. Without lubrication, friction grows, and the metal can't hold. This is not a MACO specification, but a general problem of any machine without maintenance.
What do you use to lubricate the MACO?
Solid oil and other thick oils are not suitable: they attract dust and turn into abrasive paste. WD-40 does not replace the ointment; it washes away the residue, accelerating wear. You need to apply it on all the rough parts: scissors, scissors, angle switches, reducer.
How often do you need prevention?
Once a year at least, better than once or twice. It's a convenient time, October-November, before the cold.
Can you fix the broken drive yourself?
I don't recommend it. The main lock is a complete mechanism, it's not usually repairable. Dismantling the furniture requires special tools and experience.
How much is it to replace the drive and prevent it?
Rector replacement — 120 rubles window / 150 rubles balcony door, all included. Service service (cleaning + lubrication + adjustment) — 50 rubles for the first crease, + 10 rubles for each subsequent crease. Only one crease — 15 rubles.
Is MACO still in production?
Yes, MACO is a manufacturer in operation. For most series there are components available or on-demand. If there are no specific parts, I'll select a compatible analogue.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year's work, in writing, and there's no guarantee for the parts the customer bought himself.
The windows on the MACO furniture?
I'll come in and do some prevention, clean, lubricate, adjust, if the drive is broken, I'll replace it.
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The breakdown of the main clogging drive in the MACO — almost always the result of lack of care. Regular cleaning and lubrication (silicon or machine oil — not WD-40 and not solid) once a year, preventive inspection and timely calling of the master at first symptoms prolong the service life of the windows by years.
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Dmitry, a master of plastic windows repair Sпраўнае Akenza · rpo.by · Minsk · more than 9 800 repaired windows