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I recently moved into a home that has anderson windows, How can I tell if they are tilt in windows or not, I believe the previous owner said they areeasy to clean, but I see nothing on them except the middle latch to open the window?

Answer:Older "Andersen" windows are the Narrowline series and can be identified by nylon cables that go from the corners of each sash and recoil into the head jamb. If you can grab the cables with your finger these are not easy clean and will not "tilt". If you have these cables you were told wrong.

in Ref To Anderson Windows, How Do You Replace The Upper Sash And Is It A Big Job?

I see that another "cindy" asked about upper sash, well i have a broken window (upper sash) and it's anderson, I have the replacement, but have not attempted to replace it, I have the whole upper sash sitting just dreading that it's going to be hard to do. Is it a hard job?

Answer:No it's not that bad. Get 4 pencils before you start. You may want/ need to tie the balance cords to prevent them from retracting too far. Start by removing the two screws at the bottom of each track on the sides,(top sash in closed position, bottom sash about half way open) now pull the track and bottom sash out of the frame, this is easier with two people, and remove the balance cords from the sash. this is where the pencils come in,tie the cord around the pencil and SLOWLY let it retract until the pencil stops it from going any further into the frame. Do this with the other cord on the bottom sash. Set the bottom sash aside and do the same procedure with the upper sash. Verify that the new sash is the proper size, now reverse the order and install the upper sash first, connecting the sash cords and "feeding" the sash back into the tracks making sure you don't pinch the cords (make sure they run in their allotted space) remove pencils after te cord is connected to the sash. Now repeat this with the lower sash, tuck the tracks back into the frame and re-install the two screws. Check for proper operation and locking and you're done. Should take NO more than 1/2 hr., probably less. If you get stuck email. NOTE: You may have to raise the lower sash all the way and bend the tracks in toward the center of the opening to allow the track to come in toward you , as the outer part of the track is longer than the inside due to the slope of the sill and be able to get up over the stool. ( The stool is the interior trim piece most people wrongly call the sill). Again if you have any problems -email. Rob

how Much Does It Cost To Install Anderson Windows?

a 6 windows replacement project. two of them plan to be bay windows.

Answer:Are you asking how much to INTALL the windows, or to buy and install the windows? Do you know how to install them, or do you need a professional? What's coming out?

Has Anyone Worked For Anderson Windows Or For Pella Windows? What Are They Like To Work For?

I am looking for a job and have put in at both places and need a good heads up on what to look forward to.

Answer:Well, it entirely depends on what position you are talking about. My hubby was the Regional Director of Information Services for one of their divisions, and he found it to be very restrictive. They were not very progressive about keeping up in the computer field. To find out which company you should choose, look at their corporate profiles and decide which sounds most appealing.

Where Do I Find Parts For Older Anderson Windows? The Open/close Sash.?

These have knobs that turn a long metal bar to open the window. We need to replace this because we can't open two windows.

Answer:Go to Andersen's website and look for a dealer near your home. Call them and ask. There's usually a manufacture date imprinted in the frame of the window between the glass panes that will help determine age and/or model number.

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