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Sliding windows can be removed by following these steps:
1. Open the window fully and locate the screws or clips on the bottom track.
2. Use a screwdriver or pry tool to remove the screws or release the clips.
3. Gently lift the window up and tilt it towards you.
4. Carefully guide the window out of the frame.
5. If the window is too heavy, ask for assistance or use a suction cup to help lift it.
6. Clean the window frame and tracks before reinstalling or replacing the window.
Remember to take proper precautions and seek professional help if needed. Removing sliding windows can vary depending on the specific window design, so refer to the manufacturer’s instructions if available.
When cleaning windows, you might encounter a situation where you cannot reach the window from the outside, so you need to remove it. Whether the window is too high for you to access or you have a stubborn screen that won’t budge, knowing how to remove a sliding window will be useful.
Step 1
Examine the window you want to remove. Check for and eliminate any security devices on the bottom window track that prevent removal.
Step 2
Inspect the side rails of your window near the top to see if there are screws in them. If there are, you will need to loosen them. The screws are an additional security measure that window installers sometimes use to prevent someone from opening the panel.
Step 3
Check the top track of your window for a small rubber piece in the center, where the sliding and stationary panels overlap when the window is closed. This is another precaution that window installers take to prevent your windows from being opened. Pry the piece out using a screwdriver.
Step 4
Unlock the window.
Step 5
Slide the window open almost completely and grip the sides of the panel with your hands.
Step 6
Raise the window, pushing the entire panel up into the top track.
Step 7
Swing the bottom of the panel out over the bottom track and then pull the panel down to remove it.
