How do you check if a window works just open and close it?
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Is this a rhetorical question?
There is more to it than just whether or not it opens/closes. Does the window stay open on it's own or does it need a prop. Is the double glazed glass intact or is there some fog in it? Does it shut tightly? As Bud said, it would help to know just why you are asking!
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It's not even a full moon, yet they come out at night.
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No need to open it. If you can see out and light enters during daylight hours it's working.
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Pull off the window trim and plug a ohmmeter into the diagnostic port at the bottom. Should be less than about 85 ohms, but check with the manufacturer for the exact specs. While you have the trim off, it's a good time to check all the hydraulic connections and top it off with AMR4 window fluid.
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If it opens and closes well and seals so that you don’t have to hold on to your hat when you walk by it, it is working well enough.
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Seriously, though, there is no such thing as a window "working" or "not working". It's a continuum and what might work for one person might be totally unacceptable for another. Checking basic operation is a good place to start. Then probably how well it seals. Is it drafty? Windows should always be locked when they are closed not only for security, but that also pulls everything together and makes a tighter seal. I have heard of guys blowing smoke around a window to look for leaks. I tried it and it didn't really do much for me, but it sounds like it might work in theory. Maybe my windows aren't that drafty. Some companies can even do an energy audit where they use a big fan to suck all the air out of the house and then you can really see where air is leaking in. An infrared camera could be useful as well. And after that, make sure it is properly installed. Make sure it is insulated and make sure water isn't rotting out the wood underneath it. And ultimately, you can look at the actual materials. How many panes? how thick are the panes? What's between the panes? And so on.
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This sounds like more of a philosophical question, more than anything.
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