Broken window hinge

catoutthebag

Hi

The small window in my kitchen has a broken hinge

It is double glazed. The window can open slightly outwards anyway as normal, but I can't close it to open fully the other way.

Not too bothersome as I have no extra factor so I get ventilation and it doesn't look broken as it's opened out slightly as normal. Just I can't close it.

One my builder guy has quoted £72 total to replace and fit an hinge.

Is this price high and is it worth the repair? Or leave it?

Jonesya

Have you had a look at the hinge to see if you could replace it yourself?

Most of parts are pretty standardised, you can buy upvc hinges easily off the net.

catoutthebag

My first post should have said extractor fan but my phone is crap

No I wouldn't know how to get the hinge off

phil24_7

So it's a tilt and turn window? A hinge for these can be a pain to fit and could be £10 to £20 quid.

If you trust your builder and you thing £50 for sourcing the correct part, driving to collect it, driving to yours and fitting it is reasonable then let him do it.

It may be a little on the steep side, but not massively.

It's up to you if you think it is worth it. I would always prefer a window to work properly, especially as it can act as an escape route in case of fire.

cyclonebri1

It's also a bit of a nightmare getting the right hinge either tilt and turn or standard casement, they come in so many different sizes.

Have you actually checked that it is broken, they can get so dry that they simply won't slide, try oiling it if you can't actually see any damage.

catoutthebag

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

It's also a bit of a nightmare getting the right hinge either tilt and turn or standard casement, they come in so many different sizes.

Have you actually checked that it is broken, they can get so dry that they simply won't slide, try oiling it if you can't actually see any damage.

It looks broken as it looks come away in one part and hinges are awkward to get to Anyway

catoutthebag

phil24_7 wrote: »

So it's a tilt and turn window? A hinge for these can be a pain to fit and could be £10 to £20 quid.

If you trust your builder and you thing £50 for sourcing the correct part, driving to collect it, driving to yours and fitting it is reasonable then let him do it.

It may be a little on the steep side, but not massively.

It's up to you if you think it is worth it. I would always prefer a window to work properly, especially as it can act as an escape route in case of fire.

Is tilt in turn where it can open from the top in and side inwards? That's it

cyclonebri1

Go with the builder after those last 2 posts

catoutthebag

So I need to specifically know in order to do a job?

I know nothing about washing machine parts or terms, but didn't stop Me taking it apart to fix myself via tutorials .

So instead of being a patronising !!!!, a simple yes or no would suffice

Best wishes
C

phil24_7

Bri let you know that there are a multitude of hinges for all types of window. He also gave you a few pointers.

It is clear from your responses that you do not know what you are looking for and a cursory glance wont help.

You really need to know the dimensions (length, width, thickness and hole spacings amongst others) and make of a hinge before you can find a match or an alternative so in this instance it is probably best to get the person in the know to do the job for you.

cyclonebri1

catoutthebag wrote: »

So I need to specifically know in order to do a job?

I know nothing about washing machine parts or terms, but didn't stop Me taking it apart to fix myself via tutorials .

So instead of being a patronising !!!!, a simple yes or no would suffice

Best wishes
C

You haven't a clue, so I'm out