Be care! the maintenance of window hardware accessories should be done!


We all know that the service life of Windows and window hardware accessories ( window friction stay, window handle, casement window lock) is very closely related, commonly known as window hardware accessories is the heart of  casement Windows, if our windows want to use for a long time, the maintenance of window hardware is indispensable. Today we are going to introduce the maintenance of window hardware accessories and how we should do at ordinary times.

 

1. The dust on the surface has an impact on the service life of the window hardware accessories, so it is also very important to clean the window hardware accessories surface. The dust will directly affect the flexibility of the opening and closing of the window hardware(such as, window friction stay; window and door handle; aluminum hinge). For example we need to wipe the surface dust off with a clean cloth and don’t use wet cloth to clean; because some of friction window hinge easy to rust and poor corrosion resistance( such as, the stainless steel of 201 window hinge, surface galvanized iron window handle or window lock), moisture will lead to affect the use of Windows hardware accessories.

 

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2. Pay attention to the strength during use. If the collision of excessive force may cause the deformation of the parts, the surface coating will fall off and corrosion, affecting the service life and function of the window hardware accessories; When Windows cannot be opened, you can choose to replace the lock cylinder or replace the sliding window lock. Any window hardware accessories need to be maintained to keep the effect of use and extend the service life of the window hardware accessories.

 

Window hardware accessories directly determines the use life of window, how to do to better improve the durability of the hardware?

1. When cleaning the window hardware accessories, pay attention to not stepping on the  window frame. In this way, when it is under strong pressure, it will be easily affected by external force and deformation, thus affecting the use life of window hardware.

2. In addition to cleaning, do not use wet cloth, but also can not use strong acid and alkali cleaning agent, to avoid the wrong choice of cleaning agent let the hardware lose the actual use.

3. window hardware accessories after installation need to pay attention to maintenance, to improve the flexibility of the switch, and window hardware accessories performance detection, such as sealing strip is a key factor to ensure the sealing degree of Windows, a long time to do a good job on the hardware detection, to prevent damage or fall off, the need for timely repair.

4. If it rains, dry the rain on the window hardware accessories in time; if window friction stay use for a long time, you can add lubrication in the groove or parts connection. We should also pay special attention to the connection parts of window fans, and timely replace the damaged window hardware that has been used for a long time.

 

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The above is the relevant knowledge of window hardware accessories maintenance. When we carry out maintenance, we can do more detailed. Only when the details are done, the life of our window hardware can be longer, so that the casement windows can be more durable. Today, we will introduce you here. If you have any questions, please come to consult us.


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