How to adjust a uPVC door or window to stop cold air draughts!
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- Опубликовано: 4 июн 2024
- Did you know you can adjust your windows and doors to create a tighter seal? This feature prevents cold air draughts and you only need an Allen key and a screwdriver!
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00:00 have you got a cold draught draught
00:55 Check for movement
01:45 Summer and winter setting on the door
02:16 Adjust the door or window to tighten the seal
02:59 BONUS INFO
03:17 Screwdriver adjustments
04:04 Thermal image results
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Did this like you said although mine were in the door frame, fabulous can't tell you how much money you have probably saved me as I was considering changing my gorgeous door. Thank you so much.xx❤
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Ya I've had a draft for a few years 😂 finally sorted 👏👍
@Generalindifference thats brilliant 👏
Like religion 😂
50 is the new 21 bro
I'm 50 years old and never knew this! Thanks for teaching this old dog new tricks.
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50 is old?
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I'm 60 and i didnt know this either.
No, surely not!
I'm 300 years old and never knew this! Thanks mate!
Lol, 300 years old 🤣. Thanks for your comment 👍
I'm 41 years old and never knew this! Thanks for the tip
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Stumbled across this vid and wow! 3 years of wasted energy because I had no Idea this setting. Thanks for the advice. You have gained a subscriber!
Awesome! Thank you!
Same new subscriber he too.
I’m 57yrs old and I didn’t know this, why aren’t we ever told this when the doors/windows are fitted.?
Great video and thanks, oh I have just found your channel and I have subscribed 👍👍👍👍🙏🏻🇬🇧
That's brilliant. Thanks for subscribing 👍
I've read so many "I'm a heating expert and here are my tips on how you can save hundreds of your heating bill" articles in the press and NONE of them have ever mentioned this tip. Excellent work, Fix It!! 👍👍👍
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This is the sort of stuff they should be teaching in school instead of the shite that passes for education nowadays. Imagine most of us have lived our lives not knowing this (me included).
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Schools are not interested in teaching practical skills they are just concerned how many they can get into university to raise the profile of school
Yeah we can just compete on the international stage by adjusting uPVC windows across the globe
Amen brother
Ah yes, reading and writing, what a waste of time that is...no wait that's very important, what a dumb comment! What you should say is that the installer should pass this information on, that's just common sense, nothing to do with the state of education.
Unbelievable. I've got a draught around my lock on the front door and I thought it would need a professional to sort it or a new door and was about to check my local trade guys when this clip literally popped up. Absolutely brilliant stuff, and done in a way that even I can grasp it and feel comfortable trying it !
Defo gonna have a look at your slab laying vid too. Subscribed and a big thank you !
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This video just changed my life forever 😊
That's good to hear!
Always wondered what those were for now I know. Dude you are the Jedi master of uPVC doors.
Now that is a good comment! 🤩
Best thing ever was trying to get the door to seal with the winter breeze fixed my door perfectly no drafts thank you very much for sharing how to do
No problem, im glad the video has helped you and hopefully save some money on heating!
I never knew they can be adjusted on the handle side. I’ve been trying to sort my front door for years. 👍🏻
No problem, it's surprising how many people don't know that it can be adjusted! Thanks for your comment 👍
Thank you for this video! Saved me paying a professional for a 2 minute job!
I'm glad the video was helpful and saved you money at the same time!
Thanks for the great tip! The gap between my kitchen doors wasn't huge, but still big enough for my wife to get back in 👍🏽
Ha, brilliant 🤣🤣. Hopefully you can close the gap and keep her out!
Easiest draught proofing I've ever done great tip many thanks
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Thanks very much for this indepth explanation. I knew how to adjust my draughty conservatory door horizontally and vertically but not how to pull it tighter to the seal. Following your instructions has sorted it out perfectly 👌
That's really good to hear, thanks for your comment!
Holy crap this info was so useful. I have a uPVC stable door and always wondered by the top half rattled. I had the top half set for summer and bottom half for winter. Thank you! 👍
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Summer and winter setting WTF, 30yrs in the fenestration industry including fabrication and not once I have heard that lol, the adjustment allows for compensation as the gasket compresses over the years.
Fenestration lol very posh window maker!
Ta .. I always wondered what those doobreys were for. I thought they were part of the locking mechanisms. 😆
They are indeed part of the locking mechanism, but they are also adjustable to alter the pressure on the seals!
Me too! 😂
@RetroSteveUK not doobreys, kahoogiemaflips, something entirely different😮…
I already knew to adjust those for a tighter fit . But thanks to you I now know there's 3 different settings . The main problem I've always had is the seal above the door isn't so flush with the frame .
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This is a very old 😎method ,I'm glad more people can use it now 👍💪🛠️
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Stumbled across this video, could not believe it. Never had a clue, thank you!!!
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Brilliant, I was on another channel and most of the comments including some from fitters said it was fake, well it's just worked a treat, subbed
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Funnily enough figured this out the other day looking at the door and wondering if it was adjustable I saw some little cams and hex nuts. Different to yours but similar idea. Turned them and lo and behold, tight seal. Despite being quite handy I'd not known this. As regards the post below, school taught us to be inquistive and methodical so I guess that helped me figure it out, but then I did become an engineer.
That's good you managed to sort it out. Thanks for your comment!
So happy I found this video, hope it is solved my problems and save energy
I hope so too, thanks for your comment!
Great tip !!
Had a draught at the top of the door for ages now it’s cured thanks 🙏🏻
Hi, that's good to hear the video has helped you out!
learn something new each day. Also, the information about it fitting tight is very useful, particularly in summer.
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Well I’ll be blowed, changed the rubber seals last summer but never fully successful, still a bit of a draught at the top, now got a job at the week end, bet this cures it, thanks for sharing and subbed 😃👍
That's brilliant. Thanks for subscribing!
So glad your video came up in my suggestions. One minute with an Allen key and the draught from the front door is finally gone. Thank you and a deffo thumbs up and subscribe from me 👍
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Salute you Sir, never noticed they were cams, adjusted all the windows and I’m sure it’s a quieter now so therefore must have eliminated some draughts. Many Thanks subscribed!
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Wow! I never noticed this. Have just adjusted our back door, which has been draughty for years!
That's really good to hear. Thanks for your comment!
Mines been loose for months, check it out in the morning 👍 subscribed on the strength of the info and presentation 😂😂
That is brilliant, thanks for your sub!
Yes, same here!
@localreviewking134 cheers, i appreciate it 🙏
@@FixitwithFowler Good tips like these help make the world a brighter place. Thank you!
Adjusted with Allen key but the bottom is still a little loose, the top is tight as a drum😂😂
Brilliant can't fault you one bit,was wondering why it was cold in my kitchen all the time, your video popped up and solved the problem 👍
That great to hear! Please consider subscribing as i have loads of great videos on my channel and release a video ever week!
They do say that every day is a school day. I've just learned something, I now have my job for today.
It has made a massive difference in my hall just with this simple adjustment! Thanks for your comment, and please consider subscribing!
Consider it done 👍
@peterwalker6020 Thanks, i appreciate it 🙏
I had a similar scenario with my back door, where you could feel the cold around the whole door..
I looked at the rubber seal & in places it had disintegrated, so I completely resealed both the door & the frame, but even after I did that it was better but not perfect..
Checked my door after seeing your video all four adjusters are set to summer & have been for the last 27 years ..
Hopefully that’ll change tomorrow.. would be nice to have a warmer utility room lol 👍
@@dougiebrown9318 hopefully that will fix it!
Thank you for the explanation and demonstration - easy when you know how. Cheers!
No problem, I'm glad the video helped
Also need a video tutorial to adjust the door hinges on a PVC door 👍
Yes definitely! Leave it with me
As the title said windows, I was hoping you’d cover an opening light’s adjustment.
Cheers.👍
Well, it's exactly the same principle with the cams. It doesn't matter if it's windows or doors
Mate... 47 and this just blew my mind. Cheers. 👍
No problem, it doesn't work on all windows and doors as it is dependent on the mechanism. Thanks for your comment 👍
Well oil beef hooked! (Irish accent)
I never knew you could do that!
Brilliant comment 👏
Thanks Fowler, I didn’t know about those summer/winter adjustment cams. Thanks for sharing!
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Good tip Mr. Fowler, well presented.
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Great discovery. Going to do mine in the morning.
Brilliant, it will work if you have a similar locking mechanism!
Brilliant video, i didn't know you could adjust the door like that! Suppose i better check mine now!
Hi, Thanks for your comment. It's such a simple way to prevent cold draughts! 🥶
Nice and easy to follow, appreciate the guide!
No problem! I'm glad you found the video useful!
Just had a door fitted.Had a look and noticed two of the cams are set off center about 11 oclock and the bottom one is set at 5 o clock position.Thanks for the interesting video.
No problem. I'm glad you liked the video! At least you know you can adjust it in the future if you need to!
Thank you so much. I never knew about this and I was wondering how to fix the draught. Many thanks
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wow just set to winter thank you so much
No problem, hopefully it will make a difference!
you learn something new every day!
It's really simple. Thanks for your comment!
I’ve never heard this before. Top video.
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Thank you very much, every day is a School day : )
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As many have said above, I never knew about this!
Got another new subscriber 💪
Brilliant, thanks for subscribing 👍👍
Smashing pal thanks
That’ll stop the draught no end 👍
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Today I learned something. Thank you.
Good, thanks for your comment 👍
That's brilliant thank you for the tip as I have done this for my doors and windows
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Great video. Learnt something new. Concise and informative
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Can’t wait to to see more videos
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Spot on watched this and fixed my Front Door top man for posting
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@@FixitwithFowler i have Buddy please do more like this
@Mike_5 i will do mate, thanks for subscribing!
I did ! And like given.
BTW these are what I have “taken” not “took”. (Thermal images)
Thanks again 😁
hi well what a star you are no messing told the truth how to stop the draught thank so much so much so informative.
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Im 60 and didnt know that. 👀 👍 Thank you. (Subscribed)
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Hi Steve great advice xx
Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
You just blow my mind mate 😮
I think that's a good thing 😱
Never knew that until now😊
i had no idea will try this at weekend many thanks
Hopefully, that will cure and draughts! Thanks for your comment 👍
legend cheers mate my adjustments were on the actual door frame
Brilliant, I'm glad the video helped you 😀
If the door or window has dropped then you must reglaze it properly using toe and heel method before attempting this. When adjusting them try one cam at a time because you'll find the handle will be tougher to throw up (don't pull up the handle from above, always use the ball of your hand to push up from below, much easier, especially with arthritis) and if the handle doesn't travel all the way you'll struggle to turn the key in the barrel, so go gently and imagine the cams as a clock, 12. 3. 6. 9. Hr setting and going in-between these hours is absolutely fine. Also spray the lock barrel and moving parts on the door lock and window hinges with WD-40, using the supplied straw is best, couple times a year as they can go dry and seize up. JUST REMEMBER WHEN ADJUSTING DOORS AND IT SEALS BETTER, YOU MUST TRY LOCKING WITH THE KEY! IF KEY NOT TURNING AND THE LOCK BARREL IS DEFINITELY CENTRAL AND RETAINING SCREW TIGHTENED THEN REVERSE SLOWLY YOUR ACTIONS ON ONE CAM AT A TIME UNTIL YOU HIT THE SWEETSPOT OF THAT KEY TURNING SMOOTHLY AGAIN TO LOCK.
Thanks for your detailed comment 👍
thanks for the technical advice
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Thanks mate, Just moved in here bloody Drafty and door handle are a bit floppy. I was told al[l double glazing plus doors were fitted about 15-20 years ago
Hopefully, my latest videos will help you sort out the door!
I will give that a try my friend.
Ok perfect
this needs checking out before running to the DIY store for new gaskets and seals!
Definitely, thanks for your comment 👍
@@FixitwithFowler thanks for your video! Found all but 3 windows in either summer or neutral mode and with 70mph winds this winter I was wondering why the wind was blowing indoors 😂
Well, at least you can adjust them now!
Big up from Scotland
Cheers
Love the content. You jumping behind the door to say subscribe made me! Look forward to watching more handy tips! 😊
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Excellent video
Very informative
Thanks for your comment. I'm glad the video was informative!
nice and simple, thank you
No problem, hopefully you can stop any draughts now!
Worked a treat, cheers!
That's brilliant. Thanks for your comment 👍
good to know, thank you, works a treat.
Im glad the video helped. Cheers for the comment!
Thanks for this....never knew about this. Cheers👍
No problem. I'm glad the video is useful!
I'm going to try this!
It's definitely worth a try!
Cheers fella, good to know.
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Thanks for that, really useful
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Wow man, I never knew this. I thought they bits on the door were just something to do with the locking mechanism 😂😂🤦 cheers 👌
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Brilliant stuff
Hi, Thanks for you comment, i hope you found the video helpful!
Great easy video, thanks pal! I think door is bowed to much to fix like this though. I adjusted and pulled in the mounting bracket on the door frame as well and the gap is still there 😢
Thanks for your comment. It's a shame the soor is too bowed to fix it. You could try using foam draught excluder tape to see if that helps? amzn.to/3OsCBXh
Had no idea these existed, clicked subscribe👏
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Brilliant, thank you for this 👍
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🤯 I had no idea this ever existed. Fantastic video. Subscribed and going straight in for some more videos now….
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Thanks for the video
No problem, I hope it has helped 😊
great advice
I'm glad the video was helpful 👍😊
Great advice, thanks buddy
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Thanks this was most helpful 😊
I'm glad you found the video helpful!
Thanks
That is amazing, I can't thank you enough 🤩😁
thank you never knew that got to be worth the try
Definitely worth a try, thanks for your comment 👍
Most helpful thanks
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I can't believe I didn't know that; but I didn't! I do now mate so thank you... subscribed. ❤
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It already has mate! We just did it at my sons house. 😃
Nice one. Thanks. 👍
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Thanks learned something I didn’t know there
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ta muchly mate now have a none drafty backdoor. subbed as well. Once again ta muchly
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Thanks for sharing 👍 😊
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Well, well, well, I never knew this. My front door has always been draft free at the top but drafty at the bottom, I can now see that those adjuster things are actually set differently! Nothing worse than a drafty bottom 🤭
You definitely don't want a drafty bottom 😀