hard to open vinyl window fix (tilt in with spiral window balance hardware)

[@laurenehisaw5770]

Thank the Creator!!! Finally a tutorial on how to replace double hung window with an "M" shaped shoe bracket holder!!

[@personalpandemicstoriesorg4707]

Why did you tighten it? Does that help it slide up easier? I recently moved into an apartment where 4 out of 5 windows are stuck and hard to slide up, making the noise your windows did. Maintenance doesn't want to mess with them. I'm going to fix them myself now. Thanks. 😊

[@pmaz-11]

WD40 is a degreaser not a lubricant

[@rachellel]

Thanks! All I had to do was use the wd 40…. But it was great to know what else I may need to do to get the windows working again!

[@GetToThePointplz123]

Cool👍

[@Woohchaiell]

Would it be ok to use lithium grease?

[@GetToThePointplz123]

Not familiar but would assume it ok

[@Soldier_Bry]

@@GetToThePointplz123 i was told do NOT use wd40 cuz of the oil. Use white lithium grease, or wax paper. Not parchment

[@erieliver8887]

Lithium grease - NO. It's not advisable to use them on plastic parts. As lithium is based on petroleum, it tends to speed up rubber and plastic components decay. Silicone grease, on the other hand, works better in low temperature, low stress applications around plastics and rubber. Common examples around the house for using lithium grease might be for garage door openers and hinges. Whereas applications for silicone grease might be sliding doors and windows, seals around waterproof flashlights and plumbing fixtures.

[@edratman]

@@Soldier_Bry how do you use wax paper? And why is oil bad?

[@Soldier_Bry]

@@edratman idk. Used the grease on the spiral thing after cleaning them off. Works great. And the paper is used instead of paper towel or whatever else. I didnt just another vid did.

[@bryankoontz6210]

Thanks for the helpful information!!

[@moustachemike7128]

mine are cord ..must have the cheap ones..lol..and one cord broke ..same principal I think thks for the vid was wondering how to remove that channel cover..helped ..

[@marypead4260]

What does tightening the spiral thingy do?

[@GetToThePointplz123]

Makes sash go up and down easier

[@shaungriffin6200]

Ok I need help I took both spiral things completely out thinking my GMA was using it to hold up the back window

[@everythingbobbywolfe]

Any idea about replacing cracked shoes? I'm sure my shoes aren't made any longer.

[@GetToThePointplz123]

Check online, some places might have a replacement

[@charlesronk2989]

Any luck finding shoes. I have the same problem with my windows.

[@bk9852]

Swisco they supply a lot of balancers shoes etc. I have purchased both

[@oddopops1327]

👍👍😊😊

[@melaniebuncham6140]

How to repair a tilt in window