How to change a window crank. The following article applies specifically to Andersen primed wood casement windows made by Andersen from 1932-1989. The crank operators have changed over the years and the wood sills might be slightly different but the basics are the same for changing all Andersen p...

Home owners who are thinking of replacing windows in their house often find it difficult to identify what kind of window they are working with. This article explains how to identify your home's windows: The easiest way to immediately identify a window is by locating the name of the manufacturer ...

Grille Clip Installation Instructions

Fixing, Caring For and Replacing Parts in a Jordan Single-Hung Tilt Window: Jordan Co., a window manufacturer, went out of business in early 2009. The company's windows are no longer available, but All About Doors and Windows sells replacement parts, so you don't have to replace your Jordan windows,...

How to adjust the balance rods in a double hung window in order to ensure proper closing pressure.

How to Install a Replacement Window in an Existing Frame -- this is a guide on installing drop-in windows. We sell Andersen replacement windows and have used those in our article. In older houses, wooden double-hung windows are extremely common. After many years of use, these windows wear out. Repla...

How to Remove a Sash in a Non-Tilt Vinyl or Aluminum Window

How to Replace a Basement Window in Concrete

How to replace basement windows / inserts / egress windows / vinyl and aluminum windows. This shows you how to remove, replace and order basement windows. Upgrading from single-pane windows to double-pane can help you cut down your heating and cooling bills. Replacement windows are inexpensive and e...

This article explains and shows how to replace a center pivot shoe on a Malta double hung window.

In order to replace the lock on a Pella casement window, you need to remove the sill cover (bottom stop), top stop and side stop--in that order. Our video shows how this can easily be done.

This is a video on how to replace the sash operator and/or operator handle on a Pella casement window. The sill cover, or bottom stop needs to be removed in order to access the operator. Once the stop has been removed, the operator can be unscrewed and replaced. You will need to remove the nails ...

Identifying and Measuring Shelter Windows

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Replacing a 60 Series Channel Balance in an Aluminum or Vinyl Window

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This article details how to replace the balances in Ariel Peachtree double-hung non-tilt windows. Unlike in most windows, Ariel Peachtree window balances are affixed to the movable sash, not the window jamb. This makes the process of changing out the balances a bit trickier because there is very lit...

Tilt latches can break easily, because they are typically made of plastic. Replacing internal latches often requires a direct or exact replacement. Alternatively, internal latches can be replaced with surface-mount latches. Because surface-mount tilt latches simply screw on to the top of the sas...

This video details the process of removing the sashes, jamb liner and storm window of a wooden double-hung window. These are common in older-style houses, and replacing them with double-paned drop-in vinyl replacement windows can save you lots of money on heating and cooling costs. We are commit...

The Andersen electric power window operator for awning or roof windows allows users to more easily open hard-to-reach or difficult-to-open Andersen windows. This is great for high windows, or for users who may have a hard time maneuvering the traditional operator crank, like those with arthritis. ...

How to Replace a Channel Balance in an Aluminum Window. This is a very simple process--lifting up the take-out clips allows you to lift up the lower window panel (the operating sash), disengage the balance from the sash, and remove and replace the whole channel balance.

How to replace the spiral balance in a tilt window. The process is similar for a non-tilt window, however, the sash tensioning tool has one hook instead of two. When replacing the balance in a window, always replace both at the same time. If you need to adjust the tension of the window, adjust b...

How to remove, order and replace basement window inserts, including how to determine whether you need a Monarch-style or Columbia-style insert.

This video details how to remove a window and frame in the concrete walls of a basement. In our video, we replace a jalousie basement window with an Andersen Silverline replacement window. These instructions pertain to any basement window--jalousie, awning, hopper or slider--that doesn't have a b...

This video details how to remove the stiles and rails from a casement sash so that the glass can be accessed and replaced. Note: If glass is broken, please exercise caution and use gloves to protect your hands when working with sharp edges.

This video details how to take apart and put back together a window sash with double-paned glass. We sell custom sash replacement kits--if they're ordered without glass, we'll send you the broken down (in pieces) wooden sash. Follow these steps in our video to assemble. Wood rot is a common (and...

Window condensation is normal and not an issue with your windows. The only way to reduce it is by reducing the humidity in your home.

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