How To Guides

If your single-slider window doesn’t glide open smoothly, or if there is uneven spacing between the window frame and the edge of the sliding panel, you may have to adjust the rollers. This video shows you how to adjust the rollers on a sliding window from our Western Region, including single-slider vinyl windows from the HomeMaker3, EnergyCore, and Pro5000 series.

The keeper is the part of the window that engages with the lock. Over time, the keeper may become out of alignment, making operating the lock difficult. This video will show you how to adjust the keeper on a 5800 single-slider vinyl window so that your lock operates smoothly again.

The keeper is the part of the window that engages with the lock to secure the sash. Over time, the keeper may become out of alignment, making operation of the lock difficult. This video will show you how to adjust the keeper on a 5500 single-hung window so that your lock operates smoothly again

Do you want to wow your Thursday night trivia team with your fenestration knowledge, or are you just interested in understanding how vinyl windows are made? Regardless of your intentions, we’ve produced a short “How It’s Made” video that gives you an in-depth look at how the high-performance, energy-efficient vinyl windows from our EnergyCore series are produced in our Prescott Valley, Arizona facility.

At MI Windows and Doors, we equip our facilities with top of the line machinery with quality control at every step.

Whether you are a dealer, distributor, contractor, or homeowner, MI Windows and Doors takes your success personally. We strive for perfection in everything we do, down to the last detail, developing personal relationships with our partners and delivering high-quality products and services every day, everywhere.

Using real-life footage, this short video captures the essence of the MI culture. Our integrity and precision. Our relentless pursuit of 100%. Our family-first atmosphere. And our dedication to our customers, communities, and team members.

At MI Windows and Doors, our windows are engineered and designed in state of the art facilities with dedicated team members and robust in-house testing procedures to make sure we meet or exceed industry standards.

We’ve recently updated the screen astragal in our 1617 and 1618 sliding glass doors. For those of you attempting to install the original vinyl astragal, we’ve uploaded this instructional video to show you the step-by-step process.

Our 1600 Series sliding glass door now has an updated screen astragal on the knock-down (1617) and multi-slide (1618) versions. Use this video to learn the proper way to attach the new steel-reinforced astragal to your 1617/1618 door.

One of MI Windows and Doors’ most popular products, the 1600 Series sliding glass door is a modern patio door that’s available in multiple configurations. In this instructional video, we’ll show you the proper techniques for installing the set-up (1615) and knock-down (1617) versions of the 1600.