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How To Replace A Window Screen Plunger Latch In Under 5 Minutes
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- čas přidán 2. 02. 2017
- How To Replace A Window Screen Plunger Latch
In this video, I'll show you how to replace window screen plunger latches, aka, window screen pins, window screen latches, window screen locks, screen plungers, screen plunger latch, frame plunger pins, spring plunger pins... in less than 5 minutes. For this video I used Prime-Line window screen latches (model L-5771). Your window may take a different size or model; however, functionality and replacement should be relatively the same for any plunger latch.
Plunger Latches are made by Prime-Line and Slide-Co. Here are some of the model numbers:
Prime-Line: L5785, PL14663, PL14661, PL14660, L-5771,PL7777, PL7925, 1857-N, PL14666, L5540, PL14846, L5542
Slide-Co: 184705, L5843, L5844, 182865, 183061
screen plugers, window screen pins, window screen plunger latch. spring plunger bolts for insect screens, how to replace locking pins in window screens, window screen pin, window screen pin replacement
We often get people asking how to replace window screen pins. This video is super handy! Thanks for posting.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! For someone who knows nothing about windows I was struggling to remove my screen. No other views really show these types of window screens so showing how to replace it made me understand why it's stuck in my apt. THANK YOU!
Very welcome!
Thank you for the clear instructions and for the chuckle you gave me when you described putting the screens in the windows at the beginning. Lets just say I can relate!
+Lisa Chew Thank you for the comment and I'm glad you found the video helpful. I can't tell you how many times I've dropped screens on to the shrubs... let's just say I've mastered screen repair. :)
Thank you SO much!!! I found your video not only as helpful as it could be but also clear and concise. Perfect.
+carole zimmerman Thank you for the kind words. Glad it was helpful.
+carole zimmerman I'm glad you found this video helpful. Thanks for leaving a comment.
Thanks for the video. I, too, share your opinion about the inventor of the spring plunger. I was wondering how in the world those things got in there. Love your humor too! Thanks again.
Glad it was helpful and thanks for the comment. Nice to know someone “gets” my humor. 😃
Had NO idea how to fix my screens.
Thank you so very much for this!!
Glad I could help! 😃👍
Great job ! Very informative , preparing my things to repair those screens right now thanks to your video.
You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful. 😃👍
Thank you very much for your knowledge on this I appreciate it.
Glad the video was helpful! 😃👍
Great video !! Really helpful. You gotta respect someone who keeps a 15 lb sledge nearby in case there a problems with a window screen.
Ha! Thanks! Glad the video was helpful! And the sledge hammer never really fixes anything, but it sure makes me feel better. 😃
@@BruceAlanR oh contrair monfrair,, BFH has resolved a few issues for me along my journey 🤣
Excellent video! Saved me from having to buy a new screen, thank you!
Very welcome! Glad the video was helpful.
So much help. Thank you. And these screen fasteners are a right mess to use.
I completely agree! Glad the video was helpful.
Loved it! Easy to follow with a few chuckles along the way. Thanks!
Very helpful, thanks!! I went to the window manufacturer's page in hopes of finding something about these contraptions, but found absolutely nothing. A google search got me here and now I'm sure the critters and I can replace those 3 (of 4) broken pins rather than resort to using velcro! :D
Glad it was helpful! I made this video because I was in the same situation as you. For other misc repairs and product reviews please consider subscribing to help out a small youruber. Thanks so much for the comment. Cheers!
Thank you! This was extremely helpful as the plungers I got came with no instructions.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks! I replaced 4 of my very crappy screens with new Home Depot brand only to find out they only had locking pins on 2 of the 4 corners. Used this method and an almost identical pin replacement set (smaller diameter) to do all 4 windows to have 4 complete corners.
Excellent! Glad the video was helpful.
Very helpful. Thanks for making this. Now to try to apply it.
Honestly...plunger pins are the worst! Thanks for the video.
I completely agree. 😃
Thank you so much! Two of mine just broke so this is A HUGE help! 😁
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for leaving a comment.
Thank you. Very easy to understand and follow.
You’re very welcome. Cheers!
Owens Corning windows when it was built 30 years ago. Always only put the screens in for summer. Let them in year round mostly now, but those springs can go flying to nowhere-land when either taking them out or putting the screens in. Can I still get pins for this?
The pins definitely go flying as they get older and brittle. If you can't find the exact pins, try to find ones that are similar in length and thickness with points that will fit into the cups mounted in the window frame. You can always make the holes in the screen frames larger. That's what I had to do because our screens were about 30 years old too.
I'm trying to change out the screen on a screen door with these plunger pins. Gosh, I wish you showed how to remove the pins (without breaking them. At least now I now how to replace them, if I so)... Please wish me luck.
Usually you can just pull the top hat off the pin since it clicks in. The issue is usually the aged plastic, which can get brittle after years of exposure to the elements. Good luck!
Thanks!
Very welcome!
Very helpful. Thanks
You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Do you have a video for removing an old plunger pin? I have a window screen, well over 25 yrs old, with a plunger on it that I cannot get removed.
If the top hats have broken off you can pull them out with pliers or use a nail punch to push them through. You can also use a pair of wire cutters to cut off the plunger and then pull them through.
My window screen pins can’t hold the screen. It keeps on falling because of the length of the pins is not long enough to lock it in. Whenever i open the window a light wind just blow the screen away. Any suggestions how to resolve this issue. Thanks
If length is the issue you could try to find a longer pin with the same diameter.
How do u get screen out window. When pin breaks with screen still in window. Can’t get out 😩
If only one pin breaks you can usually shimmy the screen out from the opposite side. You can also use a small drill bit if you need to drill it out.
How do I remove the non-working plunger?
If your old pins are like mine, I pull the inside cap off (the top hat) and then use needle nose pliers to pull out the rest of the pin from the plunger side. If the pin is stuck and I can’t pull from the plunger side, I cut off the plunger with wire cutters (don’t puncture the screen) and then use needle nose pliers to pull it out from the inside where I removed the top hat. If there is still a piece of pin left in the metal frame, you can drill it out with a small bit or use something to push it through (sometimes a piece of the pin or a spring falls inside the frame, which is fine). Good luck!
This is simple but the hole was already drilled into the frame, do you have a video showing how you drill the hole and that small area?
The drilling is the same as in the video. Large hole outside, smaller hole inside. Just measure up from the bottom of the sill to the catch hole and then measure where the holes should be on the frame. Another option is to put the plungers into the screen, put the screen in the window and push to mark the catch hole. Then drill it. Good luck!
I need to know how to remove the old ones
If the top hats have broken off you can pull them out with pliers or use a nail punch to push them through. You can also use a pair of wire cutters to cut off the plunger and then pull them through.
I have these kind of screens and have to take it off and on every time I want to open the windows which are old (50s) and push out after lifting up a latch. Are there screens I can get with a little door or access so that I don’t have to take the screen off and on every time I want to use the window?
Sorry, but I can’t think of an easy solution for that issue. I’m familiar with the window latches you’re referring to. Most new windows provide sliding screens, which is so much easier than having to lift metal latches.
BalanR I did a little researching. The sliding access doors are called wickets. Do you know if there’s a way to install those into my screens?
Nadia Jane that’s an interesting product that reminds me of a cat door. I found this video on how to install them. czcams.com/video/6RCdavoaRZU/video.html Looks pretty straight forward. Good luck.
Keep that sledge handy.....
Ha! I always do!
I am confused. You had to drill out a larger hole? If it originally had a 5/32" hole and you drilled it out for 7/32" or whatever the change was, that should not have been necessary. Assuming that was the correct screen for the window it's in, the plunger size it used already should have corresponded to the hole in the window frame for it, and you should've just bought the size it started out with. FYI on Prime-Line's website they have a drill down menu that lets you pick the plunger diameter and other parameters are limited to the specs you pick. In my case I needed 5/32" diameter in a 3/4" wide frame, so there's PL 14663.
Thanks for the information. As I mention in the video, if you’re fortunate enough to find the exact size latch you need (length, plunger diameter, etc), there’s no need to drill any holes. For those folks unable to find an exact match for their latch or who may have purchased comparable latches from the local big box store, this video shows how to refit them. Thanks for the comment!
I have numerous screens with frozen plunger pins that will not move. Is there any easy way to remove the frozen pins without destroying the screen frame or screen?
+Bob B Hi Bob- I've never experienced frozen plunger pins before but it sounds like frozen springs or the holes the plunger fits into are too snug (either in the screen frame or window frame). Perhaps try to spray a little PB Blaster or DW-40 in the hole to lubricate it. I know from experience if you pull too hard on the caps they tend to break off, but then you can use pliers to yank them out. I'm sure you're not the only one who has encountered this issue, so please feel free to post any solution here. Thanks!
Hi Balanr, Thanks for your prompt reply. I discovered that I can use a pliers to gently work the frozen pins out. They must be removed from the outside edge of the screen since this is the way they went in and the larger opening. I have 50 new pins on order from a local Ace Hardware. They are plastic which I am hopeful will work better than the metal ones which seem to freeze from the corrosion that takes place over time.
Still don't know how to take off the old spring plunger
Remove the cap (pull it off with pliers if necessary), grab the plunger with pliers, and pull. If it’s frozen, twist and pull.
Awesome, thanks for sharing!
Glad it was helpful! 👍
that sledge hammer made me a bit nervous
Ha! Yeah it even intimidates me sometimes. 😁
When you removed the old pins did you drill them out or cut them in half ? You must of had your frame secure when you drilled or it will shift and end up messing up the screen . LOL
Dan Reese - thanks for the comment! The old plungers were broken and fragile so they snapped off easily. If you need to remove old plungers, pull the cap and carefully cut the plunger with wire cutters. Regarding the drilling, since there were existing holes (albeit too small for the new plungers), I simply made the holes larger to accommodate the new pins. No screens were damaged during the making of this video. Lol
Hi. What if the old plunger is stuck in the screen? What do you recommend to remove it?
Try using needle nosed pliers to pull it out or a punch. If that doesn’t work, use the smallest drill bit you have to try and drill it out. Good luck!
@@BruceAlanR That was good bro . I always watch how others " tricks and skill " . Live and learn .
I need to get the black one out of my window, without making a lot of noise????????
That might be tough!
that part. i’m tryna leave
the problem is I don't know how to take the screen off lol
+Bob Boberman LOL. Yes, step one would be to take the screen out of the window. :)
@@BruceAlanR okay, WISE GUY -- how do you remove the screen when the pins are already busted off, HUH?!
@@coloradomilitiaman8926 Thanks for the question. Usually it's the caps that break off while the screen is still in the window in which case you'd use a pair of needle nose pliers to pull the plungers to remove the screen. If you can't reach the shaft of the plunger with pliers and the pins are plastic, gently pry the screen out with a screwdriver. Try not to bend the screen frame obviously. Once you have one side out, the other should come out easily.
You talk VERY fast!
My apologies. I tend to speak quickly and more so if a video is really long. If you didn’t know, you can adjust playback speed of videos on CZcams. If you start to play a video and click anywhere on the video you will see a gear (upper right corner of the video if on a phone or lower right corner on desktop). If you tap/click on the gear you will see Playback Speed and can select .75x or .50x. It may also be helpful to turn on closed captioning (cc) as I upload them so they’re accurate. Hope that helps! 😃
@@BruceAlanR it’s all good. As Americans, we tend to talk fast. Thanks for the info about slowing the speed down.
can you talk any faster ? lol
+Tom Siracusa lol. A few more cups of coffee and I bet I could have done the video in under 3 minutes.
Dude slow your words. You talk too fast
I had too much coffee that morning. Thanks for the feedback!
. 75x speed
That would do it! 😃