EXCEL (ATWOOD) jalousie window repair
I am posting this to let everyone know that I recently replaced the operators on my EXCEL windows. Despite dire warnings about how hard it would be and advice to just buy new windows I thought I would give it a try.
True the window has to be removed from the unit as the operators are screwed in from the bottom but the whole procedure is pretty straight forward and I did not encounter any GOTCHAS at all. Total time for the first window was a bit over 4 hours. The second window took under 3 hours.
The only problem is the rubber seal between the window frame and the rig was pretty ratty when I took out the window. I used a thin coating of Silicone when reinstalling which oozed out nicely all around the frame when reinstalled. Cleaned up was easy.
So the myth is debunked I hope.
True the window has to be removed from the unit as the operators are screwed in from the bottom but the whole procedure is pretty straight forward and I did not encounter any GOTCHAS at all. Total time for the first window was a bit over 4 hours. The second window took under 3 hours.
The only problem is the rubber seal between the window frame and the rig was pretty ratty when I took out the window. I used a thin coating of Silicone when reinstalling which oozed out nicely all around the frame when reinstalled. Cleaned up was easy.
So the myth is debunked I hope.
