Definition : Minor repair

Action of repairing, in a short time and economically, an unusable element to its usable state by performing a simple job. This could be the case for the repair of a flickering crank of a casement window, and this by a simple adjustment of it. However, if it is required to change the sealed unit installed inside the window frame (thermos glass), then a major repair or replacement of the common portions will be reported.

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