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Window Won't Stay Open? Here's How I Fixed Mine
Had a window that kept sliding down - super annoying, you know? Turns out the balance spring was shot. Watched a couple vids, popped the sash out, replaced the spring, and boom, good as new. Anyone got an easier trick or tips?
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"Watched a couple vids, popped the sash out, replaced the spring, and boom, good as new."
Nice job tackling it yourself. Had the same issue last summer - window kept sliding down slowly, drove me nuts. Thought about replacing the spring too, but mine turned out to be just dirt and grime built up in the tracks. Cleaned them thoroughly with some rubbing alcohol and sprayed a bit of silicone lubricant... window's been holding steady ever since. Might be worth checking before buying parts next time.
Good tip about the silicone spray - I did the same thing a while back, and it worked wonders for a few months, but eventually the window started slipping again. Ended up replacing the springs anyway, and that's been solid for over a year now. Wonder if the type of window or track material makes a difference in how long cleaning alone will hold up? Mine are older wooden frames, maybe vinyl or metal tracks respond differently...