Proper operation of your windows is important. Here are a few quick pointers for tilting-in your double-hung sashes. Unlock the window and raise the bottom sash a few inches. Use tilt-releases to unlock sash from window frame and with a steady hand tilt-in the window. Gently lower the sash and use one hand to hold in the middle to clean with the other hand or carefully rest the sash against the bottom of the window. To tilt in the top sash, lower it in the frame, use the tilt releases to unlock the sash and carefully tilt-in the sash while supporting the sash at all times. Use one hand to hold the sash at the middle while cleaning with the other hand or gently let the sash rest in the window frame and lower sash. Large windows will be much heavier than smaller windows so get help with any window that seems difficult to handle on your own. To lock the sashes back in the window frame use two hands at both ends of the sash and carefully raise and push into the frame while making sure the window doesn’t go up/down in the frame on one side. Push into the frame until you hear the click, raise the top sash back to the top of the frame and repeat the process with the lower sash. Never unlock the window and then immediately tilt-out the bottom sash. You raise the likelihood of popping the sash out of the balance system. If you have never put a sash back into the balance system you can see this YouTube link for directions.
