How to Open a UPVC Window When the Handle Mechanism Has Failed
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- čas přidán 12. 12. 2021
- In this video I'll show you how you can open a UPVC window when the handle mechanism has failed. If you push the button in and the handle will not unlock, this normally indicates that the mechanism inside has failed. A simple way to open or shut the window is to use a thin piece of plastic such as a credit card.
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If you find a credit card, or whatever piece of plastic you're using is too thick to fit into the handle gap, try cutting up a plastic bottle or even a very thin piece of cardboard from some packaging should do the job.
A credit card worked perfectly!
My bathroom window wouldn't open and the room is so hot. The gap behind the handle was extremely narrow and a credit card was too thick. Used your tip about a thin piece of plastic that I cut from the cover of a notebook. Got the window open in 5 seconds. Thank you so much. I'm incredibly grateful.
Glad it worked for you.@@katieb928
So no I can blank the hole and no need to change the handle?
It worked. Thank you. I put duck tape around handle so is not locking again
For someone to think "I'll make a quick video about this and share this temporary solution, I'm sure someone appreciate it" is great a fantastic example of being kind and wise.
Thank you for the kind words.
Just saved me £90 call out to do one window. I’m over the moon. Thank you so much for this video.
Happy to hear it worked for you.
Thank you so much. This 73 yr old woman has just managed to shut her window properly thanks to your wonderfully simple video.
Me too! 😂
😃great isn't it? @@ramonapetri1718
Thank you for making this, my rented apartment toilet window was broken and now I’ve opened it with this trick. Life saver
I'm petrified of anything 'DIY', but I plucked up courage, and this 'fix' took me less than five seconds. Thanks for posting.
Mate I’ve had three windows stuck for years and this done the job! Cannot thank you enough.
Thank you I fix the window once again thank
Have you managed to finally escape yet..?
That, my friend, is genius. Thought I was sleeping with the window half open tonight, and then you came to the rescue. Give yourself a big pat on the back. Superb 👏
Window handle was stuck for almost 3 years…..thought it will be expensive fix by replacing tthe whole toilet window. Watched this video and it took me 2 seconds to unlock the handle!!!😂😂😂 thank You for making and posting this video
Happy to hear it worked for you.
IT WORKED!! Did it in 2 seconds! You saved me being scammed by locksmith. Thank you so very much! (key was turning in the lock with the window locked shut). I used an old Oyster card to open it.
Glad it worked for you.
Absolute life saver, just opened 2 windows in 5 mins, it was killing me in this heat too, really excellent
This piece just saved me some pounds. For more than 2 weeks, the 2 kitchen windows just got stuck amidst the terrible heat period of this summer thereby pushing some house flies and the heat from the kitchen to the main lounge and bedrooms. We were just about getting a house fix man b4 I decided to come to CZcams and this video popped up on the search. So amazing and seamless. My wife looked at me like a magician because we had experienced 2 weeks of great heat. Thnx so much for this video.
Glad the video helped you out.
The Power of CZcams and the clever people that upload on it Nice One, Thank You.
Not only have you helped me open my window, but I have now gone found my rental flat and found most of the windows don't even have the lock mechanisms on them, as they obviously broke with previous tenant/s, and must have fallen out or been broken. So you've highlighted a security issue for me too, thank you!
Window has been locked open for weeks at the height of winter, making our whole flat freezing and this video just helped me fix it in seconds, thank you so much!!!
Glad it worked for you.
I cannot tell you how thankful I am for this video!!! I’ve had two go in the past week and was about to cause serious damage trying to break the handles off to replace them! You are the hero I needed today Sir!
Happy to hear it worked for you.
My window had been stuck for weeks and weeks and this has just fixed it in ten seconds flat. I can't thank you enough!
Thank you this worked first time! My window jammed today, and now I can open it. Amazing! Saved me a fortune in repairs. Really happy! Thank you!
I had new windows fitted 3 years ago and 4 handles did this (surprise surprise they're not covered by the warranty). I've managed to open all the windows and replace the handles myself saving an absolute fortune thanks to you and this video 😁👍🏻
You are the hero of my day. Thanks to your video I could open UPVC window in my bathroom which is essential to get rid of humid and prevent damp in the flat. ❤❤❤❤
I can only add my thanks to everyone else - a brilliant trick! 😊
Hottest day of the year and my bedroom window lock goes belly up. Quick watch of your video and 5 minutes later job done. You're a life saver mate!
It is rather hot at the moment, glad you opened your window.
Thank you so much. This worked like a charm. Saves me from feeling unsafe and closed as I’d opened the window and the handle locked so I couldn’t close. One Monzo card later and I’m safe and toasty. Thank you again
Glad the video helped you out.
Our kitchen window failed on Christmas morning - your video saved us from a boiling hot kitchen, not to mention a call-out fee - thanks!
You are a genius sir. After 10 mins of squirting WD40 into the lock mechanism and contemplating where my hammer is, i found this CZcams clip. Cant thank you enough.
I couldn’t get this to work at first but if i cut the card in half and used the pointy end it worked straight away. Thanks for the video :)
All I can say is wow!!’ 😮
My kitchen window wasn’t closing fully so I did a Google search and came across your video and I’m so glad I did.
I tried this with a piece of card against the handle and it worked 1st time!!
Thank you so, so much for sharing your expertise 🙏
Now I can stay warm and draught free 😂
Love you bro. My room window stuck more than 6 month. Don't know what to do? Today just search on CZcams. Saw your video, matter solve within a seconds. Thanks to you again and thanks to CZcams platform. ❤❤
Happy to hear the video helped you out.
thank you for explaining the mechanism behind it!! i've searched for other videos and they dont do this, so I spent ages with a small card trying to find the right spot, but with your explaination i found it within a minute!
Nothing a CZcams video can't do!! Thank you for this 🎉
First video to come up when I searched for a jammed window handle. All done in seconds. Can't thank you enough for this video. Now to change the handle!
Very useful video, isn’t it? Changing the handle should be a straightforward job.
Thank you so much!!!! This worked and saved me worrying about mould growing in my bathroom from not being able to open the windows!
That’s a great solution! Thank you. I was stuck trying to open the blasted window and now it’s sorted thanks to you. What I did after is that I cut off that black nipple that caused the problem and now it’s absolutely fine. You can’t lock the window now but I live on the third floor of a block of flats so it’s not a problem. Cheers pal.
Black nipple?
Mate, absolute genius....just tried on my window which hasn't opened for years.....worked 1st time...absolute legend
Put up with this for 3 years... 3 mins on CZcams and job done 🤗😅🥳
Absolutely Fantastic. Took me 15 minutes to work it out but i used the bottom sharp end of a a tooth floss stick. In my case the gap was too small so had go with something smaller. Had to go in at a 45 degree angle. First it moved about 20 degrees and then i closed it again by accident. Broke that tooth floss pick. Got a new one, went at 45 degree angle and the whole thing twisted in one go. The key here is the angle at which you approach it. If you get it right, it will swing all the way instantly. Now time to find a replacement . Thank you very much.
Saved our arses, we had two of our windows locked on boat and in 4am we found your video. Thanks man
Glad the video helped you out.
an absolute lifesaver, thank you so much for posting this!
Holy guacamole! Just tried to open bathroom window which was stuck exactly like this -first video was yours - before I’d even got to the end I was up and out of bed with my Oyster card and voila! The window opened! Fantastic ! A massive thank you.
Huge thanks, I was trying hard almost every week and after watching this video it took just 7 seconds to open, great help and saved money 👍I have used nail cutter knife.
Glad it worked for you.
Thanks for this timely video. My window didn't open a couple of days ago so coming upon this video is great.
Just did this on my window right now and it totally worked! Thank you for making this video!
Glad you found it helpful.
Legend! Just had exactly this happen and couldn't get the window closed again, watching this worked and meant window got closed 👌🏻
Glad the video work for you.
Just sorted out my bathroom window, thank you so much!!❤
Thank you so much! It’s roasting today and I really needed that window open. You’re a genius! Thank you
Glad you found the video helpful.
Maaaatteeee, what a legend! I've broke my bingo card but the window is open 😂. Respect!
Thank you so much. This just helped my sister and I . We appreciate you!!!
No way! That simple? Thank you so much. I have 4 windows to sort out now and save loads of money. God bless you.
Thank you 🙏… as my kids (adults!) keep wrecking our house and breaking things, thank goodness I see your video because my son has now broke the handle on his bedroom window and I couldn’t get window to open…you’ve saved his ass cause I got window open with the card trick! Many thanks
Cannot thank you enough - this is a brilliant solution to a particularly annoying problem. It would never have occurred to me!!
Very useful video ! Thanks for posting. Solved the problem with just a shop loyalty card !
Worked great. Bathroom window jammed for 4 days, couldn't open. Now I can open haha thanks
I cannot thank you enough. I’m so grateful. My 2 windows have been stuck for about 2 years but not from today… cool fresh air at last
Very clever, very simple, anyone can do it. Well done you've helped a lot of people fix their windows and save a lot of money! Thank you.
Absolutely brill mate...Cheers for this vid....All fixed in 5 mins. New handle fitted. Small , thin screwdriver worked for me instead of the card..
Happy to hear it helped.
Thank you so much! gave me an easy fix to my OAP parents problem.
THANK. YOU. SO. MUCH. Had to use a small knife but finally managed to pop it open
This simple technique worked like magic. Bravo!!!😮😃😃👍
Glad it worked for you.
Wonderful! Many thanks for imparting your knowledge to all!!
Thanks for taking the time to make this video & post it. Had a stuck handle on this stuffy evening, your instructions helped to open the window. Much appreciated 👍
Our windows have been broken for at least 2 years. Just opened them all with this trick. Amazing. Thank you so much.
Brill video. Sorted opening my jammed window handle. Thank you so very much 🙂
you are my saviour , i had exactly the same problem but a slightly different lock system but your method worked nicely with a plastic hotel room card.thanks subterranean secret!
I was panicking about my stuck window and your tip worked like a charm. Thank you so much ❤
Glad to hear it worked for you.
Life saver! Couldn't close my downstairs window, now I can sleep tonight knowing no one will come through the window!
I didn't have a thin enough piece of plastic but a very small width and thin bladed flat headed screwdriver did the job in less than 5 seconds! Thanks a lot!!!
Woh this was very simple and easy way for explaining how to open the window my three windows were stuck for 2 year's or so ,,,,thank you very much God bless you Bro,,
Glad you found the video helpful.
I've been with my bathroom window "jammed" for weeks and after trying this it worked!!!!!! Can't thank you enough! 😊
Thank you so much! I just opened a stuck window in seconds! I have even subscribed. Amen
Omg 😱😱😱😱😱 I don't have upvc windows but my mothers house has .....I no longer have her house but I did have an issue way back .....wow I now know more than I did five minutes ago...super useful thank you 😮❤ there's something very satisfying to defeat an inanimate object it has no brain so it can't win.....most often it does..... can't believe i just watched this when i have no need to.
I’ve had one of my bedroom windows stuck for years and watched this and it opened up. Can’t thank you enough been looking for years how to get it open and they were saying you have to get specialist in to fix window.. thank you 👍🏻
THANK YOU IT TOOK ME SO LONG AND ALL I HAD TO DO WAS THAT 👏👏
And I was seconds away from calling someone to fix it! Thanks mate!!
can't believe our window "locked" and I hadn't even searched how to fix, and this came up lol Hope it works. I will have to try because hubby is useless at DIY
Thanks so much for this! We can open the window again in our damp and mouldy kitchen. Hurrah!
Just had my window go this morning had to apply a bit of pressure to bottom of handle but still managed to get regular credit card in amd open it GREAT STUFF! I knew my argos card would be good for something 😂
First time I’ve ever been able to open my window with this hack - thank you!
After 2 months, I finally got my window open in 5 seconds, thanks to this video. Absolutely awesome practical video 😊
Keep up the good work 👏
Glad the video helped you out.
@@subterraneansecret thanking you again a million times! Can't wait for more life hack videos!
We learn something new every day…👍😁👍…
Thank you sir! Opened the window first try in seconds!
Glad the video helped.
Brilliant! Thank you so much! I’ve had a window I’ve not been able to open for ages! You and my Starbucks card 😂 have saved me a fortune!!
thank you so much - my window was stuck for so long!!
The handle on my kitchen window has now failed for the third time in five years. Previously, I had to get the window people to replace the handle, but thanks to your video, I’m going to do it myself. Thank you very much for sharing this video.
Two windows stuck like this for ages, and it worked. Thanks!
Saved my life after 1-hour searching and trying. Thanks a lot.
I've been messing about nail files, plastic, wire, no good just getting uptight. Saw this vid and hey presto! Job done, thanks mate.
Brilliant ! Worked like a charm first time. Thank you so much. A valuable life lesson 😁
Many thanks, worked straight away. Got some ventilation now
Legend, sorted the window on my office
Brilliant video, the window in my study just broke as per your video! I was really stressed as my study houses over £2K of IT Equipment! You just saved me £90 to replace the handle on my window.
You are a blessed person.. kindly show your talents to the people…
Thank you so much for your easy method of a plastic card to open my stuck window. I'm so happy!!!
Sir you are doing God’s work. Thank you 🙏
Thankyou so much mate! You saved me a phone call to the council.
You saved my mom from panicking thank you so much
Solved my problem. Easy when you know how. Thank you for posting this video.
Glad you found the video helpful.
Thank you for this video. I got mine opened today in less than 3mins. You are a star 🌟.
Cheers for this, bathroom handle failed but this method opened it perfectly 😃
So clever! Thank you I just managed to open the window 😀
Worked thank you very much finally getting fresh air the room was so hot thank you again for your knowledge and sharing
Glad it worked for you.