To ensure that your windows and doors open, close, lock, and unlock easily for years to come, follow these helpful maintenance tips to keep your windows and doors operating smoothly.

• Moving parts in hardware components and tracks and rollers should be lubricated periodically in accordance with the manufacturer's maintenance instructions. In salt-air environments this can mean at least monthly.
• Check weather stripping around operable window and door panels and be sure it seals evenly.
• On sliding doors and windows, make certain track area is kept clean. Vacuum as needed to clear dirt or any debris.
• Adjust sliding door rollers for proper height clearances. Most door rollers can be adjusted with a screwdriver through access holes in either the end or side of the sliding panel at the bottom.
• Rolling screendoors may be adjusted to run smoothly. Use a screwdriver-often in all four corners-to make adjustment.
• After making door roller adjustment it may be necessary to make adjustments in the lock strike placement. Loosening screw fasteners, moving strike plate and tightening may adjust most strikes. Check for proper lock operation.