A questioner said:
What is this small rubbery pink tab that slides in a window track cant be pulled out. About 1”x .5 I would guess less than an oz. It is pink & rubbery, white plastic on tracks. Nothing written on it. It does not light up, make noise, or appear to have batteries.
More info:
I do not know what else I could possibly say about this tiny thing. It is in a newly purchased home and I just want to know what it is. I have tried several times to post this and can not seem to meet the guidelines. Here are two pictures. Please and thank you.
Some of the people opinions on it:
1. Would guess thats either part of the installation and it was forgotten or to clean the window in the track part
2. When the window is raised and lowered, do these tabs move with the window or stay in place? If they stay in place, raise the window and post a photo of the lower tab with the window raised.
3. Agree it’s likely a transit block to secure the window. The window should tip towards you, and they will fall out. Pull both lock tabs towards each other and tilt the window down towards you (it’s for easy cleaning).
4. If in a development ask neighbors if their windows have them as well.
5. Fold the widow in as if you were cleaning it , they should then be removable.
6. It might be a window lock or stopper to prevent the window from being opened fully for security purposes.
7. This could be a child safety lock, designed to prevent children from opening the window and potentially falling out.
8. Perhaps it’s used to keep the window slightly open for ventilation while preventing it from being opened further.
9. The bright pink color could be a deliberate choice to make it easily visible, ensuring that it doesn’t get overlooked or accidentally removed.
10. It looks like it might be a temporary fix or placeholder until a more permanent solution is found.
11. This could be part of an ongoing home improvement project, where the pink item serves as a spacer or indicator for measurements.
12. Maybe it’s meant to block drafts or seal the window better when it’s closed.
13. Unlikely but possible, it could be a small decorative item or part of a larger decorative theme in the room.
14. It could be an identification tag left by a contractor or window installer to indicate that work has been done or needs to be checked.
15. This might be a maintenance tool to keep the window in place while work is being done, ensuring it doesn’t move or get damaged.
What do you think? Let us know in the comment!
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