Sayol
New Member
Hi everyone, my first post here!
In my house I have double hung windows that do not stay up when opened and need to be propped up the whole time. This isn't usually a big issue, however the top sash also slides down a bit when the window lock is undone and I am looking to prevent this from happening.
After doing a bit of research, I see that a lot of newer double hung windows have the option to swing out for cleaning, however mine are a bit older. The house was built in the 80's and the windows are made of wood, not vinyl (see attached pictures) and do not swing out.
I also hear a sound similar to a metal spring whenever I open the windows (see attached video), so I am thinking there is some sort of spring-loaded mechanism that is supposed to keep the windows in place. However, since they do not swing open, I have no idea how to access this mechanism of it needs to be repaired/replaced.
Any ideas on what this mechanism may be? Or even better, how to resolve this issue?
I appreciate your help, thank you!
In my house I have double hung windows that do not stay up when opened and need to be propped up the whole time. This isn't usually a big issue, however the top sash also slides down a bit when the window lock is undone and I am looking to prevent this from happening.
After doing a bit of research, I see that a lot of newer double hung windows have the option to swing out for cleaning, however mine are a bit older. The house was built in the 80's and the windows are made of wood, not vinyl (see attached pictures) and do not swing out.
I also hear a sound similar to a metal spring whenever I open the windows (see attached video), so I am thinking there is some sort of spring-loaded mechanism that is supposed to keep the windows in place. However, since they do not swing open, I have no idea how to access this mechanism of it needs to be repaired/replaced.
Any ideas on what this mechanism may be? Or even better, how to resolve this issue?
I appreciate your help, thank you!