Are Electric Windows Easy to Maintain?

Owning a commercial building means having to care for it and maintain it. Every aspect of your building will need to be looked after, including the windows. We all know how to clean and maintain regular windows, but what about electric windows?

Electric windows are more advanced than traditional windows. Does this mean they require a higher level of care and maintenance? Read this guide to find out.

How do Electric Windows Work?

If we want to understand how easy electric windows are to maintain, first it’s important to understand how they work. While they may appear a complicated set-up to the untrained eye, they typically have only a couple of moving mechanical parts connected to a chip controller or, in some cases, a manually operated opening and closing mechanism.

Electric window openers, also known as window actuators, are fully automatable windows that offer a range of advantages over traditional manually operated windows. Electric windows use a motor, known as an actuator, that is attached to a cable, which is connected to the window through something called a conduit. When electricity is applied, the motor winds this cable to close the window or unwinds it to open the window.

Electric windows can be operated using a remote control, or they can be programmed to open and close in response to certain triggers, such as time of day, temperature, or even weather.

Are Electric Windows Easy to Maintain?

Electric windows are no harder to maintain than traditional windows. They should be inspected regularly to spot signs or wear, tear, damage, or degradation. Watch out for signs of rust or other damage that could affect the function or structural integrity of your windows.

You’ll need to clean your windows too. The glass will need to be cleaned and wiped down, as will the tracks and runners to prevent a build-up of dirt and grime. Sometimes, a build-up of dirt can make your windows open and close slowly, or even stop them closing completely, so always ensure you clean your window regularly.

Here at LJ Pratley, we offer a full maintenance service for all of our products. An experienced team will come out to inspect your electric windows and check for any potential problems. This way, issues will be rectified before they have the chance to get worse and put your commercial property at risk.

What if there is a Fault With Your Electric Windows?

Electric windows are more advanced than manual windows, but the technology that powers them is relatively simple. They only use three primary components, the actuator, the cable, and the conduit, which means there is no need to conduct large-scale diagnostic processes or technical reviews to ensure everything is working correctly.

If there is a problem with your electric windows, you’ll notice it straight away, as your windows will have trouble opening and/or closing. Due to the simplicity of the technology, troubleshooting is incredibly straightforward, as the issue will likely be coming from one of the three main components. If it is a manually operated system, fault finding is just than simplicity itself.

If there is a fault with one of the components on your electric windows, we stock spare parts which makes replacing them quick and easy.

Conclusion

Electric windows may be more sophisticated than traditional windows, but that doesn’t mean they’re much more difficult to maintain. Our maintenance service can help spot issues before they occur, and general care and cleaning on your part will help keep your electric windows working perfectly for years to come.