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Jammed window lock
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Hi,
The locks on one of my windows has broken. The lock has been unlocked with the key, however whenever I press down I cannot twist the handle up to open. It just stays jammed. Is there anything I can try before I ring the locksmith, which I really dont want to do. :doh:
Thanks!
UPDATE: because it is actually a broken button not handle, i have created a new thread here forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?p=76270466#post76270466 copy and paste into browser
The locks on one of my windows has broken. The lock has been unlocked with the key, however whenever I press down I cannot twist the handle up to open. It just stays jammed. Is there anything I can try before I ring the locksmith, which I really dont want to do. :doh:
Thanks!
UPDATE: because it is actually a broken button not handle, i have created a new thread here forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?p=76270466#post76270466 copy and paste into browser
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Can you remove the handle from the window? There may be a screw under a vanity patch (to hide the screw, they can be prised off). Unfortunately, the other screw may be concealed by the closed handle...0
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Aylesbury_Duck wrote: »Can you remove the handle from the window? There may be a screw under a vanity patch (to hide the screw, they can be prised off). Unfortunately, the other screw may be concealed by the closed handle...
Thanks for your reply! I have taken off the top screw howveer, as you said, the other screw is underneath (as shown in picture below)
photos.app.goo.gl/A8jG4Yz7BLkhkjNC7
I have also attached a picture of the window opposite that works if that helps anyone :rotfl:
photos.app.goo.gl/vJwPrCYewXMjYofbA
Thanks everyone!
Anything else anyone can suggest?
--for the links please add "https://" at the start for them to work, because I am a new user they dont work--0 -
What about taking one of the good handles offand using as a pattern to buy a new one the same hand as the one that is u/s,hacksaw thru the handle shaft and remove the screws and replace,job done.0
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You could try banging on the frame hard & fast while keeping slight pressure on the handle.
Might work.0 -
If you google "How to remove jammed window handle" you will find several explanations on U Tube.0
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Thanks everyone for your suggestions
UPDATE: i have discovered that the BUTTON of the lock is not working. I am going to look through youtube videos and may start a new thread. Thanks everyone for your help!0 -
Turn they key horizontal and don't push down?0
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