The plastic window is gone. What do you do?

Repair of plastic windows · Minsk

The plastic window is gone, what do you do?

I'm explaining this as a master who's seen it a thousand times in 20 years.

Dimitry · Sпраўнае Akenza · rpo.by · Minsk

You close the window and you hear a nasty noise. The thing is attached to the frame from below. Or it doesn't close normally at all until you lift it up.

You know him?

The big thing is:And in 90% of cases, it doesn't require changing furniture, especially windows.

Let's take a look at what's happening, why and what to do about it.

How do you know if the window's broken?

People usually call me and say different things:

«The window closes badly, you have to shut it.»

«The bottom of the frame is rubbed, there's a cross section.»

«You have to lift the hand or you won't close it.»

All these are signs of hanging.

✔ What is it?The creature slams the bottom of the frame when it closes
✔ What is it?A violin or a chorus that never existed before.
✔ What is it?The handle is turning tightly or with a pinch
✔ What is it?You have to lift the shutter with your hand to close it.
✔ What is it?There's a gap between the sling and the frame.

If at least two points match, the window will be broken, and the longer you wait, the more expensive it will be to repair.

Why is there a plastic window?

I'll explain it simply, without technical jargon. And the plastic window design, especially with a two-chamber glass case, weighs 20 to 50 kg. It's held in loops. Every time you open and close the window, the loops are loaded.

There are a few things that happen over time:

The pets give a micro shift.They don't break, they just shift a little bit, and that's enough to make the shutter go down by 2mm.

The bolts are a little twisted.Especially if the windows are often opened and closed, the kitchen, the balcony, the children's room.

The pressure mechanism is worn out.He's responsible for keeping the window tightly attached to the frame.

It's a hangover.It doesn't mean the window is broken.It's just natural wear and tear when you're running, just like a machine needs regular maintenance.

The most common fear: «Do you need a new window?»

Almost every second person who calls me asks that question.

I 'll answer honestly:No, most of the time, you don't need a new window.

I've seen situations where people were offered to replace the window for 800 rubles, although the problem was solved by adjusting for a much lower amount.

My rule is simple: I don't offer a replacement if I have enough adjustment. I come in, I look, I show you what's going on, and you see for yourself, you need a full replacement or just pull the loops.

What if we don't do anything?

There's a cage. It's coming from the glare that's been created by the suspension.

2 of the

The creature is rubbing against the frame With each shutdown, the compressor starts to wash.

3 of the

The compressor is down. It needs to be changed, and that's an extra expense that could have been avoided.

4 of them

The frame profile is scratching. Constant friction leaves irreversible damage to the profile.

5 of them

Furniture is out of order. It's a lot of work and a lot of expense.

Can I adjust the window myself?

I'm going to tell you what's really going on.

First of all,The pedal has several axes of adjustment, vertical, horizontal and compression.

Secondly,The loops and the wear out of the furniture look the same but require a different approach.

The third one.And if you're over-adjusting it, you can break the loop, and then the simple adjustment becomes a replacement for the loop.

If you're not sure, you better call the master.

How the repair goes: from the call to the result

Call or message You can send me a short video and I'll give you a preliminary diagnosis right away.

2 of the

I'm coming at a good time. The departure is usually on the day of the appeal or the next day.

3 of the

Diagnosis is 5 minutes I'll look at the loops, the blinds, the lofts, the clamps, get the exact price before work starts.

4 of them

I'll do it right away, if you'll excuse me. 20 minutes to adjust, six-sided, diagonal check, press, lubrication of the mechanism.

5 of them

We'll check together, pay later. You close the window yourself, make sure it works.

How much does it cost to adjust the window?

This is a question that is asked almost always, and I understand why people are afraid that a master will come and call up an amount that is uncomfortable to dispute.

I have.fixed prices. Standard regulation from 50 rubles.The service pageI'll give you the exact price before I arrive and I won't change the work.

The questions I'm asked the most

What if you come in and say you need a full replacement?

And that's what happens in about 10 percent of cases of regulation, and it's not enough, but I'm going to be honest about it, and I'm going to show you why, and I'm going to give you time to think about it.

Is it worth repairing?

Depends on the profile and the glass package. If the profile is complete and the glass is not folded from the inside, the window is still functioning.

I live on the ninth floor.

No, the price is the same on every floor.

Can you do prevention on all windows at once?

Yes, and that's reasonable. while I'm here, I'll check the other windows and tell you which ones need adjustment.

You work with windows from different manufacturers?

Yes, Rehau, Salamander, KBE, Veka, WDS and others.

A real case from practice

From the practice of a master

A woman recently called:«I was told that the window should be completely replaced, it will cost 900 rubles. But I want a second opinion.»

I came in, I looked, the design went down, the bottom loop weakened, normal adjustment, 30 minutes of work.

The window closes like new.

I have a lot of these stories, so I always say, show the master first, then decide to replace him.

The end

If a plastic window has gone bad, don't panic and don't wait for it to get worse, and in most cases, it's quick, cheap, and without replacing the window.

Call or write to Viber

Tell me what's going on with the window, and I'll tell you what to do.

+375 29 135-50-50

I've been working since 2003

Dmitry, a master of plastic windows repair Sпраўнае Akenza · rpo.by · Minsk · more than 9 800 repaired windows