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Fall Window Maintenance Tip

Once a year (or more if required), we recommend you inspect and clean all window and door sills to make sure the gaskets are clean and the drainage holes aren’t obstructed. Cleaning the window and door sills ensures the gaskets and drainage holes are all doing their job – helping seal your window or door when closed and allowing any moisture that may have entered to easily exit the frame.

We find the best time to this is at the end of summer or beginning of fall, when the insects are gone and your windows are closed more often than tilted. And if your windows are like ours, this is what they may look like after a full season in the tilt position: full of dead flies and dirt.

Fall window cleaning and maintenance tips

Using the crevice tool on your vacuum, gently follow along the sill to vacuum up any debris. If dirt is stuck on the window sill, a slightly damp cloth can be used to wipe up anything the vacuum leaves behind.

Fall window cleaning and maintenance tips

Make sure to pay close attention to the drainage holes. These are located in the window sill AND on the underside of the sash (the part of the window that opens), as shown below:

Fall window cleaning and maintenance tips

When done regularly, it only take a few seconds for every operable window and will ensure your tilt and turn windows are ready for the colder and wetter season ahead.

Fall window cleaning and maintenance tips

After a quick clean, your windows are ready for the fall season!

For complete care and maintenance instructions, refer to your Owners’ Guide. If you require a copy, please contact your Sales Representative or our head office.