Sunday, September 18, 2016

Simple Methods For Awning Hand Crank Replacement

By Mark Wagner


Awning windows have built in cranks used for opening and closing it. There are possibilities that anytime, it might break and wear out, thus, leaving it opened or closed in position. Prompt repair should be done when this happens.

Many people, such as the home owners know already some of the ways in repairing awning windows. But they are not thinking about how to maintain it and know how it works. Some simple ideas for awning hand crank replacement will be presented in this article. And you need not to worry about the tools that will be used for the replacement since it is just available in many stores for local hardware.

These windows are usually mounted at the top of a window frame. When it opens, it opens outward from the top. One advantage of this type is that it can be placed high on a wall but still can provide a good function. Because of its shape, the ventilation will come from the bottom. A window that is near the ceiling also provides a very good ventilation and as well as privacy due to its height.

But the best advantage of this is you can just let it open for letting in the ventilation even when it is raining. So if you want to keep your windows open during the rain, these windows are perfect for you. These also provide a modern look to your house. You can search for some images for you to know.

If you want to replace your awning window crank, here are some ways. First is identifying the screws first that are used for holding the crank. By using a screw driver, remove the screws, turn the screw driver in a counterclockwise direction. When the screws are removed, go outside and lift the panel.

After lifting it, get all clips that are attached in the window for holding the lever. Use a small screw driver or use needle nose pliers ion getting the screws. When all the clips have been removed, the lever slips off easily from its post. Go back inside and detach the crank fully. For the installation of the new crank, do the same processes, but in reverse. You must not forget to provide extra clips, because there might be cases that some parts will be lost in repairing.

In order to maintain the good working order of window cranks, cranks should be cleaned and lubricated regularly. This can be done when the it is disassembled. Use a wire brush to scrape the rust from the gears and scrub the gears using a toothbrush that is dipped in cleaning fluid. The arm should also be wiped with a cleaning fluid.

Lubricating the arm and the mechanism is necessary. So use a car grease for lubrication, can be effective. Wearing rubber gloves can help since greases are messy. In order for window cranks to be effective and smooth, it should be taken cared of regularly.

If these have some advantages, it may also have drawbacks. First is its cost. When being compared to other alternatives, this will cost much more than those alternatives. This is because most hard wares that are used are prohibitive in cost. And the second one is the restrictions of some manufacturers. Most of them allows only a 3 feet wide and 2 feet tall in its size.




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