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Clean and lubricate window hardware

Window · Handle stiff
LIKELY CAUSE
Hardware is dirty or dry
Success rate
0% success
Successful repairs
0
People tried
0
Repair time
15 min
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated cost
€0
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Fix Score 81
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TOOLS
Required tools
Vacuumapproved lubricant
PARTS
Parts used
No replacement parts used.
REPAIR GUIDE

Step by step

  1. 1
    Open the window safely
    Open the window safely.
  2. 2
    Vacuum loose dirt from accessible hardware
    Vacuum loose dirt from accessible hardware.
  3. 3
    Apply a small amount of manufacturer-approved lubricant to moving…
    Apply a small amount of manufacturer-approved lubricant to moving metal points.
  4. 4
    Operate the handle gently several times
    Operate the handle gently several times.
  5. 5
    Do not force a mechanism that remains jammed
    Do not force a mechanism that remains jammed.
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