The handles on the mosquito net are one of the weakest points of a plastic window. They break very quickly. This happens due to the plastic drying out. From high or low temperatures it crumbles, and the holders break off to the ground.
That is why you should not leave mosquito nets on the windows in winter. This significantly reduces their use life. After all, not only the holders, but also the plastic frame and the mesh itself can suffer from frost.
True, plastic also suffers in the summer, but at this time it will not be possible to remove the mesh in the apartment. Therefore, breakdowns also happen to thrifty owners.
But don't be upset. You can always buy mosquito net handles and replace them yourself. This is quite easy to do.
You can order holders for mosquito nets online, and they are also sold in hardware stores.
Will need
To work you need the following:
- a screwdriver (if you don’t have one at hand, you can use a dull knife with a thick blade);
- new holders.
Instructions for working on replacing the handle
Before replacing the handle on the mosquito net, you must remove any plastic debris.To do this, use a screwdriver to remove the sealing cord. We do this only near the place where the handle is attached.
We remove the plastic debris from the groove.
We insert a new holder into the groove.
Using a screwdriver, carefully return the sealing cord to the groove.
In the same way we replace the second handle on the grid.
It took just a few minutes to install new handles on the mosquito net. Now you can attach it outside the window at any time.
This time it was possible to repair the mosquito net, but it is worth remembering that the breakdown could be more serious. If you are leaving for a long time in the summer, it is preferable to remove the screens from the windows and remove them from the scorching sun. The same advice applies to the winter period.
