Adjust Windows

Most modern windows are designed to be adjusted. Hidden behind hinge covers and inside the edges of the sash are small cams and screws that control height, side-to-side position and how tightly the sash presses against its seals. Over time, buildings settle, frames are opened thousands of times and heavy double-glazed sashes drop slightly. The result is a window that rubs, will not lock without effort or leaks air even when closed.

Adjustment is the lightest-touch window service: nothing is replaced, nothing is removed, and the window is simply tuned so all its parts line up again. It is a quick job for a technician who knows the hardware, and through FixNow you can find local professionals in areas such as Limassol, Aradippou and Paphos who will fine-tune every window in your home in a single visit.

Typical signs a window needs adjusting

• Rubbing or scraping: the sash catches on the frame at the bottom or on the handle side as it closes.
• Hard to lock: you have to lift or push the handle hard before it will turn fully.
• Draughts with the window shut: you can feel air or hear whistling on windy days.
• Uneven gaps: the visible gap between sash and frame is wider at one corner than another.
• Tilt-and-turn confusion: the window tilts and swings at the same time, hanging from one hinge.
• Sliding sashes that drag: a slider that has to be forced along its track or will not meet the lock.

What gets adjusted during the visit

• Hinge height and lateral position: lifting a dropped sash and centring it in the frame.
• Compression on locking points: setting cams so the sash seals firmly but still locks easily, with options to tighten for winter.
• Keeps and strikers: realigning the catch plates so locking points engage smoothly.
• Roller height on sliders: raising or lowering the sash on its rollers so it glides and meets the lock correctly.
• Lubrication: cleaning grit out of the mechanism and applying a suitable lubricant to moving parts.

Why regular adjustment pays off

A window that is forced every day wears out its gearing, handles and hinges far faster. Catching misalignment early, ideally with a check every year or two, keeps the hardware working and avoids repair bills later. It is especially worthwhile in new builds during the first couple of years while the structure settles, and in coastal homes where salty air and fine sand stiffen mechanisms.

If the technician finds a broken component rather than a misalignment, they can tell you and quote for the repair, so ask them to check every window while they are on site.

Booking a window tune-up with FixNow

1. Post your job for free, noting how many windows there are and what each one is doing.
2. Get offers from local professionals whose ID and profile have been approved by FixNow.
3. Compare offers and reviews, ask questions in the chat and accept the one you prefer.
4. Pay securely; your payment is only released after you confirm the windows close and lock properly.

Small adjustments make a big difference to comfort and security. Post your job on FixNow and have every window closing smoothly again.