It can be quite frustrating when you want to open a window and find that the window won’t budge. Windows can get stuck for a number of reasons: wood frames may have warped in wet weather, the house may have settled or someone may have painted the frames shut. With patience and a few handy techniques, most stuck windows can be opened.
» Rub the end of a candle along the channel where the window opens
-Spread wax from the bottom of a candle into the window channel. The wax will help allow the window to slide up and down and prevent future sticking.
» Remove moisture from the window frame
-Wood may swell due to humidity causing windows to become stuck. Drying out the wood may help the window open more easily.
- Run a hair dryer along the edges of the window frame for several minutes. After drying the wood, try opening the window.
- Place a dehumidifier in a room with stuck windows. Lowering the humidity in the room should help reduce the swelling of the window frames.
» Use a wood block and hammer to widen the window channel
-If the window is in a wooden frame, place a wood block along the channel where the window opens and hammer it gently to depress the wood. Make the channel wider to allow the window to move more freely.
» Spray a lubricant such as WD-40 along the edge of the window
-Be careful when using spray lubricants as they may discolor some surfaces or damage some types of paint.
-If the window opens outward on hinges, spray the hinges with the lubricant for smoother operation.
» Open the window repeatedly
-After you get the window to open one time, open and close it several times to loosen the action of the window. If it still sticks, check the frame to ensure that it isn’t warped or damaged from water.
-Window frames with severe water damage may need to be replaced entirely.
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Source: WikiHow
