How To Fix Vinyl Window That Won't Stay Open

[@fernandocarneiro6091]

Thank you! That was the clearest KZbin explanation of any kind of repair I have come across. Well done.

[@neanor.v]

Oh man, the trick to turn the flathead screwdriver to move the tracks up was what helped me fix my window! I took it out for cleaning, got it all lopsided and couldn't put it back in. This video is a life-saver!

[@suzannesarah9628]

These are the times the internet is an amazing tool...thanks to this man...Helping the world and their everyday little frustrating stresses!!!

[@LandOfJuncoville]

Thanks for this video! Was able to get our windows working again. Actually my 17 year old son did it for me, after I had him watch your video 😉😊

[@AuntieKarenLouise]

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.

[@LangoUsDavidLango]

I flew all the way to Florida to help Mom and Dad with a lot of things. This wasn't even on their list. I found out the window was broken, like is shown in the video, and when I saw the window acted like a guillotine, I consulted KZbin, and found this. I love you man! Mom thinks I am so smart. (Shh! Don't tell her!)

[@oraclecorp]

Excellent video - to the point and clear. I fixed my window in 5 minutes after watching this.

[@smakcanada]

1:03 The 'foot' is called the Pivot Pin. This can sometimes be bent and have to be replaced (or missing altogether).

[@hollyjolly3500]

I can't believe how easy this was!!! Or how long I avoided fixing it because I didn't want to pay a repair man! Fixed in less than 5 minutes after 2 years for free!

[@TheMechas56]

Hi!!! I did the same mistake yesterday when helping a friend of mine, so I have to go back today, and I will correct the issue, Cheers.

[@PapoLopez-t4p]

Great easy to follow video plus it showed you what caused it and how to avoid it from happening again.

[@mdkarchner]

I have had windows that wouldn’t stay open for 5 years. Thank you so much!! I just fixed 4 of them!!

[@lebu5825]

Gosh! What a great feeling. I’m gonna see if I can fix mine too 🤞

[@ambergathings7160]

I cant raise it to even do step 1

[@Bri-ro6zl]

I havent been able to use my window in 4 years. You finally helped me fix it. Thankyou

[@JAn-cp4fd]

Thanks so much 🙏 we just brought a house and didn't check the windows until afterwards and my contractor said we were going to have to replace the whole window for $350🙄🙄 what a scammer when I can just fix it for free. Thank you again!!

[@Kimichitsuzuku]

Thank you so much! Handyman took the windows out while painting, but when they put them back, they didn't re-engage them on all of the sash weights!

[@4321mookie]

This was AMAZING! There was no guessing what you were doing...the camera zoomed right in and we could see everything, so when doing it ourselves, we knew just what to do. You explained it all perfectly. I just did what you said to do and voila! This window that wouldn't stay up after cleaning it is now acting normal. Thank you!

[@omid2269]

I've had a busted window for like, 6 years now and finally found the name of the piece that broke on reddit. Saw this video on the side of the one a commenter linked and it fixed my problem in two minutes!

[@OneFreeButterfly]

Omg thank you!!! Moved into my apartment 4 years ago with windows that wouldn't stay up ,finally I fixed them all lol 🙂👍

[@smakcanada]

This is a good video for people who simply don't understood how their tilt-in windows work. Sometimes (like mine) the window wouldn't open and that was because the 'shoe' (the spring-loaded coil in the window frame) was broken. It took me about two years to get the window manufacturer to send me replacements and I realized why they broke so fast (brand new house): i) because they used plastic parts that were very flimsy, and ii) they supplied tiny little screws that would not grip into the frame. I used the replacement shoes they sent but I used screws that were 2x as long. So far so good.

[@georgesi7223]

Amazing! This 3 minute video saved from making an expensive decision! Thank you

[@markbytes]

Perfect! My window was disengaged from shoe, so you provided the PERFECT solution instructions.....many thanks!!

[@Oceans4473]

I am amazed at how ignorant I remain on some issues that could have been remedied YEARS ago with a simple YT video ... thanks for the info!!!

[@carolinaquickcash4671]

Thanks for saving me money from calling a handyman

[@AndreaFajardo007]

Omg I thought I had broken my window with no fix!! Thanks so much. Worked perfectly.

[@jaimehanns8653]

Thank you for this easy to follow video! I thought I broke my window cleaning it. Followed your easy to understand instructions and fixed it in a few minutes.

[@alecdjm]

Thanks - here I thought I'd call the manufacturer (and yes, I'd just cleaned it!). Took me five minutes to fix and I won't that mistake again!

[@jacquelineluttrell2589]

Awesome! My bathroom window has had to be propped open for at least 5 or so years, now it works like new... Thanks for sharing!!

[@elizabethchanda5159]

I’m not handy what so ever! Your directions on how to correct this was spot on. Fixed it myself within minutes. Thank you!!

[@richardsanborn8863]

Thank you for this, I had just cleaned the windows and they would not work after putting them back in so I knew it was something I did. Found this video after spending about half hour trying to figure it out. Had it fixed in 2 minutes after viewing.

[@OftenOrangutan]

Thanks for saving us some money and teaching us a valuable fix!

[@karenneel9002]

Thank you so much for this video! I am an older woman and with your clear precise instruction was able to fix my window myself. How empowering, thank you.

[@shawnietow2666]

You ROCK! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I HAVE STRESSED OVER A FEW OF THE WINDOWS IN MY HOUSE FOR 11 (yes I said 11 🤯🤬😱) YEARS! I just “ass-u-med” they were broken! I appreciate this knowledge more then you can imagine! I can’t wait to go fix them now n have my hubby marvel at how smart his wife is! 🤫 shhh trust me I need all the help I can get to look marvelous 😂! God Bless!

[@mod2868]

Thank you so much!!! I couldn’t figure out exactly why I couldn’t get it back on right!!!

[@niina_vee]

Thank you - it worked, I was afraid I would need to purchase new windows, life saver!

[@steverichards3160]

Well, I cleaned my windows and was “new to the shoe” and found I had a window “guillotine” problem. Yikes! I did exactly as you demonstrated which caused the problem and because of your video I quickly fixed it. Thank you for a very clear, well articulated video! Oh, and thanks for the education!

[@Jen_Navarro]

This was very helpful, and I did it to my windows but it didn’t work (actually they’re worse). I don’t have the metal U, I have a plastic circle where the metal tab fits into. I got the window back on and closed (it’s so hot here) and I’ll continue looking for solutions. Any ideas on what else it could be?

[@QuarterZipBro]

Two thumbs up. This was EXACTLY my problem on this one window I thought was broken forever. This fixed it so THANKS!!!!

[@NeyNey9388]

Awesome video! I was getting ready to buy a new window

[@windsah259]

I logged in to upvote and tell this man is very polite.

[@barrels41]

Perfect video. The shoe was pretty tight jammed on the bottom. Once I was able to slide it up the rest was easy. Good opportunity to clean the window too.

[@adrienneheidema868]

Very helpful! Now I know what i did wrong and how to prevent it and fix it!! Thanks so much!!

[@lorimiller930]

Thank you for this video! I heard a strange noise earlier today but didn’t know what happened until I needed to open the window, the mechanism must have popped but had been working fine. I’ll wait to fix it until I can get a helper because the ‘guillotine’ window now feels too heavy to try to maneuver it by myself.

[@carlosramos-nm8lq]

Awesome video and perfect explanation! Unfortunately I checked and this isn’t my personal problem. Feet are in the shoes properly but I still have the guillotine window. I’ll keep checking around!

[@carlosdavidfalconi599]

probably the most useful video in all of youtube right now :O

[@chuckdenson]

I'm excited about trying this, tomorrow. I should get a life, right? Thanks for a clear, useful video!

[@jeffnapior5586]

This video helped me fix my problem in two minutes. Thank you!

[@kathy8590]

This just happened to me today. It's never happened before but I watched this video and had it fixed in about 5 minutes. Hardest part was that my window pane was very heavy but I prevailed. Thanks!

[@KarinEllis-s6h]

Thank you so much, I thought I broke my kitchen window for sure, Did what you said, worked like a charm . I'm so happy !!!!! KarinLea

[@geevesnc3008]

Awesome! So simple. Thank you. (I can’t imagine why anyone would give this a thumbs down 🤔)

[@caa1947]

Great video! I wish I watched this before cleaning my windows!!

[@kets142]

Was cleaning and made the mistake, then I realized this was probably why another window was acting up. Both fixed! Ended up using an allen key instead of a flathead.

[@heiditran5335]

Thank you for this! I thought I had an expensive repair in my future, but luckily, I found your video. (And thank you for the bonus-- How to properly tilt out my window when cleaning it!)

[@nancycarter4656]

Thank you. Our window just did this and we need to fix it. Perfect.

[@elisette1313]

Thank you!! I am not "handy," but this described exactly what happened and how to fix it. I'm feeling pretty competent right about now. MUCH APPRECIATED. Signed: renter who doesn't want to break the window ;-D

[@boboscurse4130]

This is great!!! I had no idea why the window wouldn't stay open. Easy fix!

[@Metroxl7226]

Thanks for your video. It was very helpful and informative.

[@lcbrooks3128]

Thanks sooo much! Window has not worked in years and we finally found out why!!!

[@shadowishl5396]

Thank you for the instruction. It was very helpful, I was able to fix my window following this video.

[@jonahyun]

Thank you. Hope this will resolve my issue!

[@pauletteschultz1065]

Thank you! I'm gonna try it!

[@robyngoldman-grunseich2912]

Thank you!!! We had a new window put in our gym and my husband cleaned it. We couldn't figure out what the heck broke.

[@TheMechas56]

Wow!!!! Very well explained!!!! kudos to you my friend!!!! Cheers.

[@thomaswhite3733]

Thank You from Boston MA !!!

[@shenoaclermont3761]

Thank you. You saved my marriage 😂

[@triciaerickson813]

Thank you! Your video was very helpful and easy to understand :)

[@deannawoolf1737]

Thank you for a clear, concise video. We fixed our two windows and learned what NOT to do next time we clean to prevent this. Appreciate the time and effort it took to put this video together.

[@jeffroberts4691]

Bless you! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kkyles605]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I did exactly what you said and it worked!!!

[@sb4816]

Thank you SO MUCH! I made ALL of those mistakes. I will see if I can make the windows work again.

[@chrisuskert6242]

THANK YOU!!!!! Your video was so clear!! Easy too. Thanks for the information!!!

[@FranciscoSilva-qr6gy]

Great video that's to the point! It solved my problem.

[@AMalmutRE]

What happens when the shoe is plastic? I tried doing this fix but the screw driving seems like itll destroy the shoe piece.

[@bonnieshaw6126]

Would thisbe the same repair for top window that doesn't stay closed?

[@jackfarrell4727]

Great video short and to the point

[@qualityassurance9523]

You are fantastic. Thank you so much for posting

[@sueterra3911]

THANK YOU!!! I got it's "shoes" back on. It's all good, now.

[@juiceman37160]

Thanks to you, I'm now a level 10 genius in my house 🤣🤣🤣

[@Chataleki]

That’s not my question. I want to know where I get parts for the cord and pulleys that allow the window to open at any level desired and not slam back down. These parts wear out after 20+ years. The repairs themselves are a 5 minute remove and replace. Then, you can open and close with ease and they work like brand new. Do you know what those parts are called and where I can get them? Thanks a lot!

[@johnkasper6139]

Great video thanks

[@nowens13]

Are there springs on both sides? I got one engaged and figured that out so the window isn’t a guillotine anymore but i can’t move the other one at all and it’s at the bottom so the window won’t close fully :(

[@danettekerrigan961]

literally saved my husband from a major blow up when installing a new vinyl window. THANKS!!!

[@RozeCaliVids]

Hi very informative video. I cleaned my window but after removing the window, I cant find the "shoe" so when I put the window back, it doesnt stay up and just slides down. Pls help. Can I buy "shoes" in hardware? Thank you

[@shadovs1]

What if the shoes snapped from the spring. And the housing on the shoe broke the one that twists? How to replace spring on all the other stuff?

[@KEEET2008]

Worked exactly as the video showed

[@gachaclubmha1982]

Thank you, thank you,Thank you!!

[@third_shed]

Thanks again from Boston MA! (I guess this happens a lot in Boston)

[@ZueperG]

Thank YOU! This makes me so happy!

[@123villecard]

Could this be the same issue if top window drops like 4 inches when I open the latches?

[@lisarichardson8634]

That's why I'm on here. The top comes down when I open it. I guess I'll keep reading the comments

[@123villecard]

@@lisarichardson8634 I had to tighten the little spring in the side if the window. It came out on mine. With a few twist then I put it back in place, widow worked perfectly again.

[@123villecard]

@@nuggetthebeagle sorry but no. I pulled the spring thing on the side of window frame and twisted it up to tighten it to add tension then attached the foot back to the shoe that is what fixed mine. My spring came off.

[@patrickstaresina3902]

Thanks much. Great video!

[@blackmelena]

That was well explained. Thank You!

[@ctndiaye1]

Does the top sash have shoes?

[@folly-1765]

Thank you so much for the video!

[@timmytee734]

For me it's the top window that has dropped and it came down with such force that it got stuck. Can't find a video that helps with that issue..

[@HongNguyen-rz2uv]

Super great video, thanks

[@jayr3276]

Awesome explanation! Thank you for your help!!

[@yolandarivera5185]

After 12 years I fixed it ! Yay I don’t need to buy a new window

[@sebastianfrancis1876]

What about the top half when it doesn't stay closed?

[@erickrodelius9009]

My “shoes” don’t have that groove above the part you rotate with the screwdriver for the “foot” to slide into place. I am baffled how to get mine into place still.

[@DETAILINGDETAILING-hb7bj]

Great video, I believe my shoe(s) broke from window, where can I find replacement shoe(s)

[@DETAILINGDETAILING-hb7bj]

sorry not shoe but the feet

[@hirim6339]

If it wasn’t for videos like this, my wife would’ve left me years ago.

[@charlougas]

Great info thank you