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To put a window back on its track, follow these steps:
1. Remove any obstacles: Clear the window sill of any objects that may obstruct the window’s movement.
2. Examine the track: Check for any debris or dirt that may be causing the window to get stuck. Clean the track using a soft brush or cloth.
3. Lift the window: Gently lift the window until it is completely out of the track.
4. Align the window: Align the window with the track by ensuring that the rollers or guides on the bottom of the window fit into the track properly.
5. Slide the window back: Slowly slide the window back into the track, making sure it glides smoothly. If needed, apply a silicone-based lubricant to the track for easier movement.
6. Test the window: Open and close the window a few times to ensure it is properly aligned and moves smoothly along the track.
By following these steps, you can easily put a window back on its track and restore its functionality.
It’s a common frustration for homeowners with aluminum storm windows: After removing the windows for cleaning, it can be difficult to figure out how to put them back in. The design of American storm windows can be unnecessarily complicated, with multiple tracks for different layers of windows and screens, as well as retractable metal posts and latches, all within a flimsy frame that tends to lose its shape over time.
Take a moment to relax. If the window came out, it can be put back in.
Step 1
Completely raise the lower sash of the window.
Step 2
Hold the storm window pane on the bottom half of its frame and insert the top edge into the opening. Visually determine which of the three tracks it should go into based on its width. (You won’t be able to simply place it in the track because of the two metal posts sticking out from the top.)
Step 3
Tilt the top of the pane downward to the left, so that the entire top edge fits into the opening. Guide the small metal post sticking out from the top left side into the correct track.
Step 4
Lower the right top corner and guide the right top post into the track on the other side. Rotate the window so that the top horizontal section is level and both top posts are in their tracks.
Step 5
Slide the top of the pane upward in the tracks while bringing the bottom towards the window. When the bottom edge is against the tracks, squeeze the two spring-loaded latches on the bottom to retract the lower posts. Press the pane into the track and release the latches.
