How to fix a stuck tilt and turn window

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Thanks to KZreadr Lee Bee for the following:
Here's the solution for when the handle is stuck and the window opens "diagonally": Solution
1. Pull the window out sideways, as though you've got the handle pointed upwards
2. At this point, the handle isn't upwards, and won't move upwards
3. Look along the edge of the window for a kind of "button" or "lever" that you can press - it should be about half way up
4. Hold this button in and you'll find that the handle now has more movement
5. Move the handle all the way to the top
6. Close the window sideways
7. The window should be fine now
These windows are pretty cool, but this one was broken, stuck between both open settings, it wouldn't close. Here is how I fixed it.

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  • @bardofely
    @bardofely4 жыл бұрын

    I just had a very similar problem this morning, now thankfully solved! I was cursing this modern window technology and muttering under breath that if I ever get this bloody window to close I'll never open it again! Fortunately after half and hour of jiggling it about and pressing this and pressing that, eventually it closed like it should and the handle became normal again!

  • @Scripture-Man
    @Scripture-Man5 жыл бұрын

    Here's the solution for when the handle is stuck and the window opens "diagonally": *Solution* 1. Pull the window out sideways, as though you've got the handle pointed upwards 2. At this point, the handle isn't upwards, and won't move upwards 3. Look along the edge of the window for a kind of "button" or "lever" that you can press - it should be about half way up 4. Hold this button in and you'll find that the handle now has more movement 5. Move the handle all the way to the top 6. Close the window sideways 7. The window should be fine now

  • @vontafeijos

    @vontafeijos

    5 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU - this was exactly what I was looking for

  • @aidan8117

    @aidan8117

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot! My model was much different because I'm in Germany but it still worked! Found a lever in my one.

  • @Imanimani

    @Imanimani

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this comment. Solved the problem instantly!

  • @jamiethompson3888

    @jamiethompson3888

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. Cheers (y)

  • @prosperitynuggets

    @prosperitynuggets

    4 жыл бұрын

    You just saved me a whole lot of trouble and stress. Thank you

  • @seistan
    @seistan3 жыл бұрын

    Diagonal window opening problem fix: The handle is stiff so with the window open, press in the latchbolt to trick the window into thinking it is shut. The handle should now move between 2 positions. Close the window, gently press the loose top bit and move the handle - it seems to correct itself. The key is to depress the latch on the side by the handle - this frees up its movement.

  • @viktorzajicekyrn_1361

    @viktorzajicekyrn_1361

    3 жыл бұрын

    🐐🐐🐐

  • @mariyanbankov2245

    @mariyanbankov2245

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have at the moment the same problem with blocked handle, but even pressing the latchbolt it remains blocked. It can move up difficult (for tilt position) but when the window is closed cannot move it down. Any ideas?

  • @seminadakou3346

    @seminadakou3346

    2 жыл бұрын

    🐐🐐🐐❤❤❤

  • @thecookiehero4338

    @thecookiehero4338

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @kristiyanakircheva4315

    @kristiyanakircheva4315

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mariyanbankov2245 did you fix it and if yes, how?

  • @melissamcculloch6087
    @melissamcculloch60874 жыл бұрын

    When the handle is facing upward it opens into the room from the side , and when the handle is in facing the middle of the window , the window pulls open from the top and leaves a little gap while it is still latched at the bottom , but right now it is opening sideways into the room while the bottom right latch isn’t connected, so when I try to close my window the bottom right is the only part sticking it untill I let go of the window and the top bit tilts out... what do I do?

  • @AlgebraMaster
    @AlgebraMaster2 жыл бұрын

    thx u so much, bloody lifesaver, happened at my mums house and i couldnt stay for the night, so this helped me fix it

  • @lourdesbaby964
    @lourdesbaby9644 жыл бұрын

    Janey Mack! Those Venetian blinds would get on me nerves,clanging and banging every time you want to open or close the window!

  • @tsvetelinaneshova1607
    @tsvetelinaneshova16075 жыл бұрын

    What do you do if it is stuck and doesn’t want to open either way ?? Mine stuck between the 2 opening positions and I can’t open it :(

  • @bootsowen

    @bootsowen

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi. If you have another window like it look at the little bits that move to see which to nudge. One could be loose in your broken window and may need a nudge up or down with something like a bent coat hanger wire. Take your time. Once it is open check all screws are tight.

  • @tsvetelinaneshova1607

    @tsvetelinaneshova1607

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ! Do you think nudging it will have a negative impact on the black mushy thing that prevents the air coming in and out ?

  • @bootsowen

    @bootsowen

    5 жыл бұрын

    It really depends on age, and how much you force, it etc. Maybe watch the video again and think through it.

  • @DarkAngel-oq5ox
    @DarkAngel-oq5ox3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @AbiBloomUK
    @AbiBloomUK3 жыл бұрын

    The handle on mine just spins and doesn't do anything anymore AND the window is jammed.. any suggestions? :(

  • @freemebaby26
    @freemebaby263 жыл бұрын

    Help my handle on my pvc window is, stuck and I can't move it anyway to close my window!

  • @abhaysharma9769
    @abhaysharma9769 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ☺️

  • @andrejoss475
    @andrejoss4755 жыл бұрын

    If this video didn't help (because of a different model like mine) then you could try moving a little thingy that is sticking out of the bottom left corner of the window from the outside side it just kinda sticks out but you can move it towards the window but it just bounces back out when you stop holding so you if you know which thing im talking about then you could try holding it down and then turning the handle idk why but it helped with my window

  • @bootsowen

    @bootsowen

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Buddy, I think there are so many variations out there that it will always be a combination of poking and rooting. Hopefully this will help people! Time, perseverance and patience seem to be the best remedy here.

  • @MisterBrownJack
    @MisterBrownJack6 жыл бұрын

    Nice!!!!!!

  • @Mihaylovich
    @Mihaylovich3 жыл бұрын

    My only room window is stuck while being open tilted (with the handle up). A piece of wood fell from the top straight to the bottom of the window jamming the window and preventing it to close. Is there a way to remove the window while being open?

  • @bootsowen

    @bootsowen

    3 жыл бұрын

    why not get the wood out? little screw on a stick? Or a piece of blutac on a stick?

  • @Mihaylovich

    @Mihaylovich

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bootsowen i do not see it, I tried with some long wire from above..It fell from a top left corner so its somewhere down in the left corner, on that side below the handle..it must have fell vertically like straight down, its few inches long and maybe half an inch thick.

  • @Mihaylovich

    @Mihaylovich

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bootsowen made it, first tried with two fishing rods from the windows in the building staircase. But just lost two tips of those rods there and made it worse. What did is a wire just underneath the left corner, following the rubber path of the window down. The wire pulled it up just enough to show it so we nailed it with a hammer and pulled it up.

  • @bootsowen

    @bootsowen

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love it, thanks for letting me know!

  • @melmess4021
    @melmess40212 жыл бұрын

    Hi i have an idealCombi window where you press down the button to open or close but it's halfways locked now i can't open it's not fully closed ive been trying to open unlock it no chance since a week any tips , please ?? Would be great thanks a lot

  • @bootsowen

    @bootsowen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Make a video of it and post a link and I’ll have a look. Thanks

  • @melmess4021

    @melmess4021

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bootsowen thank you so much for your answer 😃 where do you want me to post it sorry never uploaded a video can i send on to you ?

  • @melmess4021

    @melmess4021

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bootsowen as it's not my apartment i don't have the permission to publish it but if I could I'd send it onto you In a private message if that's possible

  • @akumasvengeance
    @akumasvengeance4 жыл бұрын

    when the handle is turned halfway, my window tilts open. when the handle is turned all the way up, it should turn open like a door, but i cant turn the handle past halfway. any suggestions?

  • @bootsowen

    @bootsowen

    4 жыл бұрын

    Have you watched this video?

  • @akumasvengeance

    @akumasvengeance

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bootsowen yes and i think my window is a different type of tilt n turn

  • @bootsowen

    @bootsowen

    4 жыл бұрын

    The handle moves some little studs on the side of the window into some little locking places on the frame. Something is not going into place to allow the window to hinge. I suggest pushing it or pulling it into the frame so that it is tight and try again. If that doesn't work try pushing or pulling it out of the frame and try again. You have to make the little bits that move align. Once you get it open check and see that all of the fittings on the window and frame are lining up. the off one will probably look bashed. Also read all the comments, others have made recommendations. let me know how you get on, good luck..

  • @akumasvengeance

    @akumasvengeance

    4 жыл бұрын

    bootsowen I can’t get into the side of the window because it don’t open that way

  • @paulmurphy6857
    @paulmurphy68573 жыл бұрын

    My handle will not move at alland the window is open I cannot lock it

  • @joethelion6016
    @joethelion6016 Жыл бұрын

    Nice view 😃

  • @juliusludas4835
    @juliusludas48355 жыл бұрын

    this happens when you turn the handle while the window is not fully in the frame fix is easy you need to punch one corner of window with your hand while the handle is in the same position as when it happened. fixed mine broken out of the frame window this way.

  • @fanfan5wang

    @fanfan5wang

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. that is what exactly hsppened to me.Lucky i read your comments. it is back to normal. i ll remember to close/open it with a 'soft touch'!

  • @cral3r521

    @cral3r521

    4 жыл бұрын

    thx

  • @Amelia-qg9po

    @Amelia-qg9po

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Fan Fan Are you being sarcastic?

  • @greenygreen8253

    @greenygreen8253

    3 жыл бұрын

    This actually helped couldn’t figure out what he was doing in the Video, just a slight push on the top left fixes it

  • @xlcoldj

    @xlcoldj

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks.

  • @copper426
    @copper4262 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like your missing a fuhr tilt turn striker bottom tilt keep plate pivot tip safe. From the bottom of window frame.£7.25 you will more than likely see two screw holes where ones missing

  • @bootsowen

    @bootsowen

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think the reverse trunnion pin from the deltoid bearing plate fell off too?

  • @Morda8
    @Morda84 жыл бұрын

    I’m bouta smash my window too fr, tried everything in the comments n video, yet this window won’t budge. Bonus, a bird shat on my window n I can’t even clean it, today is a good day.

  • @bootsowen

    @bootsowen

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good idea Kelly, smash it. that'll make you feel better. Maybe do what you tried already but with a more gentle hand?

  • @Morda8

    @Morda8

    4 жыл бұрын

    bootsowen i don’t turn to violence as the first resort, I really did try.

  • @Morda8

    @Morda8

    4 жыл бұрын

    bootsowen but thank u for supporting my frustration of wanting to smash it.

  • @harryjames7675

    @harryjames7675

    3 жыл бұрын

    See video on how to remove the glass?

  • @nicolekyoko5585
    @nicolekyoko55853 жыл бұрын

    I can't even turn the handle. I opened the window sideways, but then proceeded to turn the handle up so it would open from above, but I didn't realize I had opened it from the side.... now I can't turn the handle

  • @bootsowen

    @bootsowen

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think you will have to try and release one of the catches on the side of the window and then get the handle back to where it should be, then close it and begin again.

  • @nicolekyoko5585

    @nicolekyoko5585

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bootsowen I managed to fix it, but thank you for the tip. It was a bit freaky to have a window that wouldn't close on the 23rd floor with wind and rain....

  • @copper426
    @copper4262 жыл бұрын

    When the handle on 3 o,clock it should be on tilt lock not fully open like yours .

  • @aaronc1080
    @aaronc10804 жыл бұрын

    These windows are the devil

  • @LS-tz5re

    @LS-tz5re

    4 жыл бұрын

    Who the fuck ever asked for these windows

  • @estellwakey8813
    @estellwakey8813 Жыл бұрын

    Give me older windows without this bull shit any time…. All ‘modern’ things are a headache

  • @rosemarybowen8986
    @rosemarybowen8986 Жыл бұрын

    Would be better if you could see the guy’s hands and know what he’s doing. They’re cut off top of picture

  • @SatanenPerkele
    @SatanenPerkele4 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't fix my window so I smashed it instead :)

  • @estellwakey8813
    @estellwakey8813 Жыл бұрын

    Your video is pointless, you don’t really explain what to do, your camera does not focus for a time so we understand how to fix the issue

  • @bootsowen

    @bootsowen

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh poo!

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