We're going to look at eight common home window problems you may experience and the best solutions for these problems. In some cases, there are easy fixes, while in others, you may have to replace your faulty windows with new ones.
Painted shut
If you try to open your window and notice it's not budging, look to see if paint is the culprit. If you see paint in the crevices which should be left open for the sash to move, then you're dealing with a window that has been painted shut. The best way to avoid this problem is to paint windows carefully and make sure you open them while the paint is drying to break any potential seals that are forming.
However, if it's too late for prevention, you can fix the issue with a few simple tools. First, grab a tool you can use to break the seal of the paint around the window. You'll find tools at the hardware store that are made specifically for this task, but you can also use a putty knife if you already have one.
1. Run the putty knife or a similar tool all around the window sash to break the paint seal.
2. Now see if the sash will move or if it is still stuck. If it's mobile, you've fixed the problem. If the window is still stuck, you'll need to pry open the window stop from the side jamb. Use a hammer to pull out the nails.
3. After you've removed one stop, try again to lift the sash. If it's still stuck, remove the opposite stop as well.
4. With the stops removed, you can carefully remove the sash from the window frame.
5. Now you can sand off the paint that has been causing problems. Prime and paint the window the right way before putting the sash back in place.
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