Windows Won't Stay Open - Easy Fix
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- čas přidán 9. 01. 2015
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Do you have windows that won't stay open? Are you using a stick to keep them up? We'll show you how to fix them so you don't have to live with replacement windows that don't work correctly.
I'm a new homeowner and I lived with a window that wouldn't stay up for a year.. in 5 minutes I was able to fix it.. thank you so much!!!
This is exactly what was wrong with my daughter's window. Did what was shown (except for throwing the sash) and it worked like a charm. Thank you.
Thank you so very much; I was able to get rid of the wood block that has been propping that window open for five years! I truly, truly appreciate folk who are willing to take the time and post “how to fix” vids; I have saved so much money :)
Window hasn't worked properly in 8 years, 3am finally bored enough to fix it. Thanks for the video, can add to my random collection of sometimes helpful knowledge.
Very informative. Popped window off and was able to repair the two “saggy” windows in less than 10 minutes. Thank you.
I am woman! Hear me roar! I feel so powerful after doing what you taught in this video. After almost an hour of playing with the window while the hubby was installing a new kitchen faucet, I was hesitant to tell him I done did break the bathroom window. So I headed to CZcams and found this. Voila! I did exactly as you said even though our windows were a bit different in the foot dept. What a great feeling it was to fix the window myself. I've been strutting around for hours. LOL
This video is like a God send! After thinking that I caused the problem by snugging up the center screws in the window or wasn't re-installing the trim correctly that hides the upper track, working on it for God knows how long, consulting the instructions that didn't cover any installation problems or adjustments, searching the manufacture's website that also didn't cover installation problems or adjustments, I end up resorting to good old CZcams that's saved my a** I don't know how many times! And using your key for a tool and throwing the sash on the floor gave me a good laugh in the process! This was exactly my problem. I can't believe it was staring me right in the face and I just didn't see it! Thank you for making this video from the bottom of my heart!
Thank you, this has been bugging me for a year and was an easy fix after watching your video. One thing to mention - when I twisted the shoe it was under pressure so it loudly and unexpectedly snapped up to the top of the jamb, but was still easy enough to set in the correct place after that.
This 8 year old video is still helping people! I watched your instructional video and it helped me fix my window. Thank you for taking the time to post.
I fixed three windows with this video! my house isn't 90 degrees anymore!
Thank you, Window Dog! 72 & 71 year old sisters were able to fix windows that have been stuck for years!
Fixed my window, first time ever doing window maintenance. Zero problems, was the same issue as described in the vid. Thanks!!
Fantastic advice. Worked like a charm. Exact same problem - and now it works great. Thanks so much for such easy to follow, practical, and useful advice.
Thank you! You just saved me a bunch of money. I had one last issue to fix to be able to tell my realtor to tell the buyers of my house that all issues that are fixed. I had 4 items and the window sliding down was the most challenging and I can say with pride that I fixed it by myself and not pay anyone to fix it. Thank you so much!
Omg! I have this exact window. I was cleaning all the windows in my house and after the window wouldn’t open. Ladies this video is for you. My boyfriend is pretty handy and he watched CZcams videos and still couldn’t fix it. That was months ago in December. It’s June 3rd and I just wanted the nice cool summer breeze, was determined to fix this window. One of my balance is broken, however, this trick worked!! I opted for a flathead screw driver because the key method was going to break my keys! It was really tough getting it to unlock and lock back, but use those muscles! Anyways thumbs up to this video! Thanks
I'm 65 and have been doing it wrong since the inception of combination windows! Thank you thank you thank you! Easy fix and lesson learned.
This was fantastic!!!! I am 68 and fixed the 3 windows that would not stay up. Easy peasy as they say and I cannot thank you enough!
I have to thank you. I have a window the top won't stay up and I wasn't able to keep the window open. It happened right after I had the Windows cleaned. I watched the videos and in 1 minute I had the window fixed. I was going to screw the top window in place, but now have full use of the window.
Hey, Window Dog, thanks! I'm a 65 yo lady who knows squat about windows, and I did this myself. A suggestion: If there's a way to zoom in momentarily on small parts that you are referencing--in this case, the shoe, it'd be terrific. A question: What is the name of the upper part of the locking mechanism? It's the part on the jam that is covered by plastic and has a tightly coiled mechanism inside. I noticed on my window that the plastic is broken on that side of the jam where the shoe had fallen. I simply left the broken plastic piece in there and was able to successfully manipulate the shoe, and the window now stays up. However, does that plastic piece/coil need to be replaced? What is it called? I don't want to have someone tell me I need a new window, when I just need to replace that part. Thank you so much!
Take a picture of the piece with the coil. Take the picture to Lowe's or Home Depot - most of the folks who work there can help you. Whether or not you can get the part from them - don't know. But usually they can tell you how to get it. :)
Thank you thank you thank you!
Helpful, quick, informative, and easy to follow.
Awesome!!! I had a home inspection on a home I'm selling and inspector said :Repair damaged counter weight sash cord/spring" $200 each for 3 windows. Took me 5 min. to watch your video and less than 5 minutes to fix each window. Cost $0!!! Thank you!!!
Went through 6-8 videos before I came across this very simple to understand fix for my exact problem! Thanks!!!
This was excellent! Had my window fixed if 5 minutes. Thanks sir!
I tried this and it worked. Was a little tricky at first but I took my time and got it. I wish I knew this about 10 years ago. I had several windows in my house that I could have fixed, instead we had wood block holding them up. THANK YOU!
This was exactly my problem. Thank you for the clear (and short) video!
I'm only 20 seconds in but I am enthused by your extreme optimism and will indeed get ready for fun, even though it's midnight and I am probably not going to fix this tonight.
thank you so much for posting this. it really helped me understand what may be going on with my weatherproofing.
I have tried calling more than a few window companies out here and they were all telling me that I was better off replacing my windows. After this video and a can of WD40, all of my windows are not only easier to open and close, but they stay open when I want them to. Thank you!
I love you! I just fixed 3 windows in 5 minutes!!
Thank you!!! That window has been driving me nuts. Fixed in 2 minutes (took 1 to figure out how to swing the window out, I don't have handy thumb tabs). Even went lazy and used a key like shown instead of going to the basement to get a screwdriver :) Wish I had watched this video weeks ago. The InterWebs rocks!!!
DAMN! Your "little wiggle" trick worked! Thanks a million, Mr. WindowDog!
Thanks! Fixed my window in no time!
Worked just liked the video showed. Very helpful! Thanks for making this video!
Thank you for this video. Exactly what I was looking for the piece was broken and missing. Glad I know what it was. Thanks to this.
Thank you so much. Housewife trying to learn to fix things when hubby is so busy. You made this easy!
Thank you. Both my jams were out and it took me a little extra observation, but I fixed it myself.
Thank you!! That was a GREAT VIDEO!!!! Easy to follow and understand & educational👍
This video is great! Fixed my shoe problem in ten minutes. I used a large flat head screwdriver to unlock the shoe which worked better for me than a key.
I tried this but I threw my window on the floor like you did, and it broke.
O my that's funny lol
🤣🤣🤣
Windows crashed?: Ctrl-Alt-Delete.
That’s not good.
Hahaha!
Worked like a charm. Thank you!
Great video. Just moved and the window in my room was slamming shut. Was able to fix it pretty easily!
You are awesome! This video is awesome! This guest bedroom window has been "broken" for years. Just fixed it 5 mins!!
Wow! It worked flawlessly. Thank you, thank you, thank you! We can now use the window again.
This was super helpful and fixed my issue! Thx so much!
Thank you so much! I fixed my window all on my own after watching just this video!
Me too!
Thanks for clearly explaining issue and fix !!
Thank you now I don’t need anything to hold the window up all fixed thanks to you...
This is a super helpful video and helped us with multiple problem windows, Bravo!
Thank you Mr. Window Dog. Fixed my problem.
Awesome video! Followed the easy steps on the video an "voila" ! Problem fixed. Thanks!!!
Fixed the window first try. Thanks so much!
Very helpful. Thanks!
You're a genius!! It worked. Thanks!
This video was so helpful. Thank you!
Awesome info! Thanks!
Very helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for this! Just had to clean a tilt out window for the first time and got the sash disconnected from both shoes - once I found this video, I knew how to fix it. Did chuckle when you tossed the window onto the ground...knew better than to try that at home, lol. (Plus, the window was too heavy to toss!) But now I have a window that works and can lock shut again. I did use a flat head screwdriver to unlock the shoes rather than a car key - screwdrivers are easier to replace! Thanks!
thank you! youre a life saver. So annoying after i took out my ac for the fall.
Thank You !! Fixed 5 windows today!
This was so helpful! Thank you!
Omg this video was soo helpful & was very hard to find one that I needed, perfect thank you 👍
Well done! So useful. Thanks.
Worked like a charm! Cheers!
Just the ticket worked like a charm. Thank you
super helpful! Thank you!
I had this problem after taking my sashes out of the frames to clean them, and this video was a lifesaver! The only recommendation I have would be to maybe zoom in on the small parts.
Alexandra Wink Glad we could help and thanks for the tip. We'll have a new batch of videos coming out soon!
Thank you!!!! this video made it very easy to fix!
This was a big help. Thanks!
This was the exact fix. Thank you! tipped!
My top sash is doing this, I think you solved the problem. Thank you
Worked perfect. Thanks!
Great video. It really helped me and my job today
Thank you!!! I have a newer window, was cleaning and took it out and didn't get it put back in quite right/didn't engage the balance thing you described!! Easy fix!! (PS - I did NOT throw my glass on the ground :-))
Worked like a charm’ thanks!!
I had this problem after I pulled it up to fast. It made a loud sound then it wouldn't go up. Going to try and fix it tomorrow morning. Thanks for the video!
Thanks brother first& last video I saw and fixed it.
Thank you! Saved a call to the window shop
Holy crap! That just fixed my window after 2 years of it not staying up 🤣 Thanks!
You helped me a lot. I was lucky to find your video. Otherwise, I would spend a lot of money to fix this simple problem.
Thanks. That helps!! You go dawg!!!
wow. you sir are an absolute genius.
This was such a great help. I fixed it! Thank you so much :)
just cleaned my windows tilting them and that's exactly what happened to my windows they wouldn't stay opened. I was about to call the company since they have a lifetime warranty but I said let me check this out on youtube and you nailed it no need to call it was an easy fix . Thank you
+mak007 mak007 that's exactly why I made that video. Glad it helped, thanks for writing!
My window had been very difficult to close to the fully latched position (new owner of this home). Today the window seemed to spring loose, and lost all support. I noticed these long rectangular bars at the far outside that seemed to have no attachment. Can this be fixed without spending a mint?
Very helpful, thanks
THANK YOU so much! It worked and I didn't even break a nail. Exactly what I needed.
+LdyRedStar happy to help out!
Thanks! This saved my day!
This was really helpful! I have identified that one of my shoes is actually broken, so that's a start, thank you
Thanks. Saved me a money on a very easy fix.
Great video. Thanks
That was very helpful. Thank u.
Thanks, very helpful.
Thank you! This was very helpful and I'm no longer terrified of my windows being affected so loudly by gravity!
Great video thanks for the help.
Thank You. It was very helpful to me.
It worked for me!!!! Thanks.
Thanks worked like a charm
Thank you. This helped!
Thank you so much! I fixed my window!
Easy as pie, and I wouldn't have known unless you'd shown me. So thanks.