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How to repair window spring lift.
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Hook the spring tape to the hooks installed on the sides of the window sash.
Look along the top inside of the window frame for stops.
Remove both sash from the window frame using pliers to disconnect the spring loaded strings from each side of the sash.
Lower both window sash and remove the screws holding the jamb liner to the side jamb.
The plastic stops snap into the frame to keep the window sash from rising too far inside.
Pull out on the bottom of the take out clips inside the frame.
Apply lubricating paste to both sides of the window sash to make it easier for the window to raise up and down.
Step 4 remove the end caps from the head rail and look inside at the motor spring.
These clips install about 6 to 8 inches above.
Here are a couple of videos that show how this can be done.
Unhook the blinds from the mounting clips on your window if you are still having issues with sagging or no recoil on the blinds.
Next raise both sash and remove the remaining jamb liner screws.
Screw a tiny hook just above the hole to give the spring line extra grab.
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