The Right Way to Lubricate a Window (DON'T USE WD-40)

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How to Lubricate a Sliding Window
When picking out a Lubricate make sure it doesn't have OIL. NO WD-40 If you spray that on a vinyl window you going to create more of a problem cause it create a mud and makes the window harder to side. So what you should use is a "dry film lubricate" so it spray on wet and it dry behind itself creating a thin dry wax layer.
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[@richardkawucha1232]

I have the newer double-hung windows. After a couple of decades they became hard to move up/down. As you show I relubed the mechanism, with aspray silicone lube. I recommend people do as I did. Lightly run your finger on the spiral aluminum piece. You'll feel the sticky residue and dirt. Now, take a cloth, with rubbing alcohol, on it. Use that to clean the old lube/dirt off. Just run the cloth up/down a few times. Be careful to use a couple of fingers to hold the bottom in place (or You'll have to reinstall/rewind it). You'll be able to feel when the piece is cleaned. "Now", you can spray the silicone lube. Note: if your windows are difficult to remove, from the frame, it's because the "aluminum hinge pins are sticking". I had a couple break while fixing my windows. I live near the Wallside factory, went there and they gave me some replacements. I don't know about other companies, but Wallside uses two different length pins. Take one with you so you get the correct length.

[@OIBENben]

Thankyou. You made my job easy. Great presentation.

[@jolab1810]

Thank you! We have a house full of hard to open and close windows. I've been trying to figure out what to do, and this video answered my questions quickly and clearly. I just ordered the lubricant you recommended on Amazon.

[@coolvinay]

Did it work? Thanks.

[@Eric_Jennings]

Very informative and to the point. Great video.

[@Pixeltrainer]

Excellent recommendation/warning! Thanks!!!

[@americanwindowconcepts5510]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gretchen6309]

Thanks for the good info. I appreciate it!! ❤️

[@justapointofview696]

Thank you for showing exactly where to spray.

[@capedoryus]

Thanks for the video. After reading the comments I don't know why anybody would want to help others by making a video. Some were just rude and you don't deserve that kind of feedback. Thanks for the video. I'm a big boy who can read a can of lube and ask at home Depot or Lowe's. Now I have a direction. Thanks again.

[@americanwindowconcepts5510]

Hi John, thank you for watching the videos, I am always happy to help. The point is to make sure people do not use petroleum based lubricants on their vinyl windows, that is all...lol

[@formaggioepomodori]

So helpful!! Thank you!!

[@michaelcoffey8508]

Nice video, I have MI windows recently installed and years later some are difficult going up and down the video that supposedly corrects the problem with no results. I'll try your method, thanks.

[@AS-kq4pp]

Thanks for this! Sprayaway hopefully sponsors you in some way...thanks for this..just ordered...see it's good for aluminum window tracks as well and the reviews for the product are great! Thanks again!

[@donaldwalter8300]

What about CRC Heavy Duty Silicone Lubricant? It sprays on wet and dries as well. Thanks for your video.

[@gilerd77]

Thank you sir very helpful!

[@americanwindowconcepts5510]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Hiwot246]

Thank you for the video. What do you think of "Liquid wrench spray silicon product", to use the same window to lubricate. Some one suggested this for me. Please let me know if this works also for the same window you used.

[@2000jackben]

I searched for a video on lubricating a sliding HORIZONTAL window and this video was recommended for some reason. You're not using the horizontal obviously. This is a good video. My problem is I've tried about 3 different kinds of silicone bases sprays and they don't work for these heavy horizontal sliders. I'm hoping to find a different lubricant that will work for my situation. Maybe I'll find something in a different video but in the meantime, maybe someone can suggest something. Thanks

[@danimoosakhan]

Can I use garage door silicone lubricant which I used for garage door?

[@maureenhoward7994]

Would be nice if I could see/ read the product used!😅

[@MelDormoy]

Sprayway All Purpose Industrial Silicone Lubricant but B'laster 16-TDL Advanced Dry Lube with Teflon is much cheaper. ($6 vs $16)

[@busteres1]

He did at the beginning of the video

[@alanvonweltin6820]

What should be used for aluminum windows?

[@cubarnett]

Thanks so much for posting this. I already have a new can of WD-40 Specialist Dry Lube with PTFE. The can states it is good for window tracks, but in the list of ingredients it includes petroleum distillates. Safe to use on: wood, paper, fabric, leather, metal, and most plastics (except clear polycarbonate and polystyrene). Do you think I can use this? If not, I will gladly buy the Sprayaway.

[@pikubird]

Would this be ok for external applications as well?

[@yakamo64]

If someone has already sprayed WD40 is it safe to spray over it with the lubricant from the video or try and clean it off first?

[@Samson-EC]

What about the mechanism where the winow locks into. Mine has like a spiral piece of stainless steel that turns. Does the get lubricated? Thks.....jc

[@seanyahn7158]

Yes absolutely! Any window that has moving parts (ie: rollers, balancers, deadbolts) should be lubricated with the correct lubricant. For vinyl windows use a dry film lubricant.

[@1stRedCommander]

I've only seen like 3 of these windows in my life. Ytf is KZbin only of this kind of window

[@JimMooney-yg6cd]

How about lubricants for aluminum windows?

[@jaynereiter3513]

I did that, must of used to much, now window will not stay open :( How can I clean that stuff off?

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

I have always believed in squeeky doors, windows and floorboards, if your at home at night, you can tell if anyone is in the house or trying to get in, sqeeks can save your life !

[@joyishmoments3993]

😂😂😂

[@roberthart9886]

WD 40 also makes a silicone lube

[@danimoosakhan]

Because WD-40 is a brand.😊

[@Aussiedave54]

Microsoft won't like me lubing my windows 😄

[@eileentrees5262]

But how do you unlock the spray can?

[@davidnguon6972]

Where can I buy that?

[@americanwindowconcepts5510]

I believe you can get this specific type on Amazon. I buy in bulk through a store here in Ventura.

[@1mickjagger]

Boy or boy I can’t believe you didn’t mention which lubricant you were using

[@imonaroll9502]

I used artificial butter. ❤

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

The makers of WD-40 insist there is no petroleum, or any of it's distillates in it's product. I can easily imagine, it's _propellant_ being the culprit. The softening of vinyl acetate, which would probably be the Isopropanol to make it spray. (Isopropyl alcohol as a desiccant and Butane as the pressurizer gas, which is petroleum-derived.) You can buy the liquid by itself, in squirt bottles. Interesting theory to test- before condemning an otherwise trusted product.

[@MoeRubenzahl]

I don't think that's correct for their "multi-use product," which is what most people think of as WD-40. The company says, "While the ingredients...are secret, we can tell you what it does NOT contain. WD-40 Multi-Use Product does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, graphite, or chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)." Also see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40#Formulation. Regardless, I think we would all agree it's not a very good lubricant for vinyl windows."

[@donaldwalter8300]

WD-40 is a solvent not a lubricant. It's main purpose is to Displace Water thus the name WD

[@carmelom269]

Damn! Before finding your video, I just watched a similar KZbin video where the persons advised to use WD-40 sprayed on a paper towel, then she wiped the springs (to remove grease) then she used a tube of Lucas White Lithium Grease to wipe down the springs. So if you don't advise using WD-40 to remove the old (in my case 20-year old dried grease), then what are your thoughts on using the Lucas White Lithium Grease if I cannot find this particularly lubricate used in your video?

[@seanyahn7158]

I would highly advise against a lithium grease for your springs or windows. Try to find a dry film lubricant at Home Depot or Lowe’s. Look on the directions to see if it is good for the window type you have whether it’s vinyl, aluminum, wood or other composite type. Use a degreasant to get the build up off, then once clean use the dry film spray lubricant for optimal performance. Hope this helps.

[@user-xw1gq5yuwuuwb]

wd40 silicone lubricant is ok to use

[@HappyAlexandros]

Why not use silicone spray?

[@seanyahn7158]

Should be fine as long as there is no petroleum in it. I wouldn’t use anything that will turn into a thick gunky film that makes the window harder to slide after a few days or weeks.

[@HappyAlexandros]

@@seanyahn7158 What would you use, to protect the RUBBER seals around the doors?

[@seanyahn7158]

@HappyAlexandros I would use a UV Protectant for that. You kind find many different brands for it. Just make sure it’s good for rubber.

[@martinkuo1380]

Silicone spray works good too.

[@tompem]

@@martinkuo1380 My can of Silicone Spray Lubricant says "contains petroleum distillates"....I'll listen to him and get the dry lubricant.

[@thespookykid2379]

Hi uncle Sean it’s me Ryder :)

[@bhavanisuren8441]

I think this is a competitive product for WD 40 That’s the reason he said not to use many videos are out ther which says to use WD 40

[@seanyahn7158]

Do not use WD 40 (blue and yellow can)on a vinyl window. Use it to loosen a rusty bolt, prevent rust, stop a metal hinge from squeaks….but not lubricate a vinyl window. I love WD 40, just not on vinyl.

[@jameswilliams5227]

You think or know?

[@angelc7984]

What about car windows?

[@americanwindowconcepts5510]

Hi Angel C. Unfortunately I am not sure about how you would lubricate a car window other than to pull off the interior door panel to get to the gears inside. I would ask a professional auto glass person how to do that the proper way...and what lubricant to use!

[@Lightsngear]

I'm going to get some of this stuff --- but here's the problem I've had a few times. The window goes up & down just fine...but it's dirty. So after lifting the bottom sach up a few inches, then tilting it out. Then pulling the top sash down a bit...and tilting it out... then cleaning the windows....then snapping them back in...starting with top, and finishing with the bottom...then at this point, ONE of them has completely seized up and WILL NOT MOVE without a GREAT deal of force! WHAT IS THE PROBLEM??? I have a few of these windows and more than just one of them has given me this issue (more than once).

[@carmelom269]

Can’t find this Sprayway product at local retail. Also, I think you should revise and modify your statement about WD-40 which is a Brand Name and not a specific product. WD-40 actually sells a “Dry Lubricant “ 🤷‍♀️ Thus, since WD-40 makes and sells a Dry Lubricant product wouldn’t such a product be acceptable use on vinyl windows?

[@seanyahn7158]

The same company that makes WD-40 makes a dry film lubricant for vinyl windows that’s called RZ-50. That will do the trick.

[@YourFreeBeats]

I don’t believe you need to use Sprayaway or whatever,.. Home Depot sells many dry lubes. I use graphite myself

[@francoisona]

focus on what to buy not what not to buy

[@CAL-jj4om]

So when you've tried all kinds of products silicone, graphite etc. The ability to slide is worse. How do you deal with that! All these people supposed to be showing cleaning the tracks are instead showing how to clean the bottom tray, which shouldn't need any how-to videos. But no one is showing how to clean the side tracks where the problem of windows going up & down exists.

[@seanyahn7158]

If you have used a petroleum based product and the window is now hard to slide, use a grease cutter like Dawn dish soap or other degreasing agent to clean it up. After that, simply spray a dry film lubricant if you have a vinyl window that you’re working on.

[@jaynemccullers9454]

​@@seanyahn7158How do you apply the Dawn to clean out the WD 40. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@tonybarretto1628]

It’s time to update as WD40 is just a brand and has various products, including WD40 silicone and dry lubricants

[@twhmmh]

Man ...some rough comments in here. People are either stupid or angry. All y'all need a hard reboot for your sticky windows.

[@anakin_leung856]

I can’t close my window

[@bradmugleston3285]

Just had the same problem with my vinyl double hung windows. Watched a few videos the tried things out. Basically open the bottom window and with dish soap water and a paper towel clean out all 3 walls of the track. With a little scrubbing all the rubbed in dirt should come off. It your window is double hung do both sets of tracks. Lubricate as Sean says. If your windows tilt out clean& lubricate from the top side too. With the windows in the up position move them up and down until running smooth or reclean if needed.

[@Lotsielots]

I don't understand this...in the UK WD40 is for things like locks and metal mechanisms...it doesn't gum things up, it loosens them. This video is strange....but then again in the UK we don't generally have that style of window.

[@mellowfellow9]

He was talking about VINYL windows specifically, and how WD40 can react with vinyl. Locks are metal so WD40 would work on that. The video is fine.

[@ronlebron4876]

WD-40 is used as a cleaner

[@Nighthawk556]

Thanks, now u made it easier for thieves to break in.

[@carmelom269]

Lol 😂 Good one! 👍 (never looked at the sealed windows from that point of view. )

[@seanyahn7158]

If you lock your windows, it makes it very difficult to break in.

[@carabooseOG]

Or you know... They can just break the glass...

[@frankiesamaniego8958]

I cant even open mine

[@americanwindowconcepts5510]

Are your windows wood, aluminum or vinyl? Not being able to open a window is dangerous.

[@sandythompson8388]

What did you use to spray ??. Will have to find another video this was not helpful 👎🏻

[@americanwindowconcepts5510]

Use a "Dry Film Lubricant" as I stated in the video. Nothing with petroleum in it. There are many makers of dry film lubricants, you would just need to go the hardware store and request dry film lubricant.

[@barryallenporter8127]

Step 1: don’t use vinyl windows. And don’t use windows with spring balances

[@seanyahn7158]

Why?

[@barryallenporter8127]

@@seanyahn7158 Vinyl windows are designed to fail irreparable garbage. Everything about them is just a marketing scam that delivers an inferior product. As for spring balances, they’re much more difficult to operate than a counterweighted sash. You can operate a weighted sash with the pressure of a single finger.

[@seanyahn7158]

Barry, you obviously have an opinion that you are entitled to, but you don’t have any factual basis on your claim. Do wood windows not fail? How about aluminum windows, do they not fail? A weighted sash balance system from the early 1900’s is what you claim to be superior? There are cheap vinyl windows, and then there are very high quality vinyl windows that come with great warranties that cover just about everything related to hardware and glass failures. So why not use a great vinyl window?

[@trevorhardy3544]

i learned nothing. how about a fucking product suggestion? literally no lubricant says “petroleum/solvent free.”

[@americanwindowconcepts5510]

"Dry Film Lubricant", do not use petroleum based products on vinyl windows. There are many manufacturers of Dry Film Lubricants. That is all. Hopefully this helps.

[@frankj5947]

This is highly suspect video…a private house watching CNN?!! Not likely 🤣

[@siulseyer8053]

You should mention in your vid lable this is for vinyl windows

[@americanwindowconcepts5510]

Actually, that's a good point. But, I would never encourage anyone to use a petroleum based product on any windows or doors, except for a hinge.

[@salsuginusrex5196]

Oh, this is the wrong video. Thumbnail says how to lubricant a window. I already know how to lubricate one, just never heard of lubricanting one.