Vinyl Sliding Windows Sticking

Get step by step advice for fixing a sticky or sticking window around your home.

Vinyl sliding windows sticking.

Replacing these screws is another security tactic to thwart attempts to open the window by lifting the sliding pane out. Then dry the window with a clean towel. Clean the vinyl liner tracks and the edges of the window sash with a dry rag. Also a screw might have come loose jamming the sliding pane.

It creates a micro thin and long lasting dry film on surfaces which keeps the area clean as well as reducing friction and goes on wet for easy application. Repeat this routine maintenance once each year. If the window continues to stick after cleaning and lubricating check that the weatherstripping around the window has not peeled or cracked. If your vinyl windows get stuck or are difficult to slide open and closed it s time to clean and lubricate the track and liner.

Sometimes if weatherstripping is damaged it can double. Lubricating your vinyl windows whether they are sliders. Create a mild cleaning solution by mixing 3 4 cup vinegar or 1 2 teaspoon baby shampoo in a bucket filled with 1 2 gallon of hot water. The vinyl liner is the inside frame of the window.

On vinyl track windows the solution to sticking windows is to remove the window sashes then clean the vinyl tracks and lubricate them with a thin layer of silicone lubricant applied by wiping it on with a clean cloth. For heavy dirt buildup use a solution of dish soap and warm water to clean the vinyl liner and the sides of the sash panels. Rinse the cloth with clean water and wipe it over the window tracks. Dry the liner and sash with a clean cloth.

Dip a cloth in the solution and use it to clean away heavy dirt buildup mold and mildew. It is safe for all surfaces and contains no silicone.