May 7, 2020 by Smarter Windows in How to Most Smarter single hung and double hung windows have ventilation locks on the top sash vertical rails. To tilt a window in for cleaning Since they are spring-loaded, simply push in against the lock and slide upwards.The lock will protrude out as pressure is taken off.Once the lock has been extended, raise the bottom sash until it catches the ventilation lock. 3 Recommend Share ventilation lack Tagged in