How To Fix Windows that Won't Stay Up/Open. Window Channel Balance Replacement -Jonny DIY

Easily Fix Windows that Won't Stay Open or Up by Replacing the Window Channel Sash Balance. Get rid of the Stick you've been Propping the Window up with!
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[@shorty5922]

This video still helping people 4 years later!! Thank you so much, Jonny! You're a modern day hero 👑

[@JonnyDIY]

You're very welcome, and thank you so much for your kind words 🙌👍

[@tayninh6934]

Thanks much. My rail was detached for years. Too lazy to look into it till now. Your video is very helpful and I was able to fix it.

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, awesome glad to help and glad you were able to fix 👍

[@jeromejackson2525]

Best. Video. Ever. The clips just came out of the hole. Didn’t even need to buy new ones. Thanks dude!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're very welcome, happy I could help and glad it ended up being an easy fix for you 👍

[@braydentriplett7954]

Best window repair video on here!!!

[@JonnyDIY]

Thank you! 🙌 Glad I could help 👍

[@bettyappleton3347]

I am a 70 year old who watched your video and was able to replace both withn 15 minutes. I never thougth it would be that easy, thanks for sharing!!!!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, so glad was able to help you out 👍🏻

[@scottrenner6160]

You sir know how to make a video! Straight to the point and no BS filler.

[@JonnyDIY]

Thank you, glad to help 👍

[@TheeDanielHernandez]

You know how long it took to find a video that explained how to fix the specific window I had? Damn lol Thanks for the info. Got my window fixed up 🙌🏽

[@JonnyDIY]

Awesome, glad my video was able to help you fix it 👍

[@eluniversodelecuador]

Right to the point with very little distractions!!!!!!

[@JonnyDIY]

Thank you, glad to help 👍🏻

[@Dravensheart]

It's great when you look for informational videos like this and you find the no B.S. one right off the bat.👏 thanks!!

[@horpsnark]

Thanks dude you saved my behind today. Fixed two windows in less than 10 mins and saved the homeowner hundreds.

[@JonnyDIY]

Awesome, nice to hear and glad to help! 👍

[@davidkirkwood6115]

Thanks Jonny! Window was broken for a few weeks. After watching your video, I fixed it in less than 5 minutes! And I didn't even have to buy a new part. I feel like I owe you a hundred dollars. lol

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad to help. Awesome that you got it fixed and for free to boot🤙

[@Goldymoldy24]

Thank you thank you for this! You don’t know how grateful I am for this as I couldn’t find anyone to repair my windows.

[@JonnyDIY]

Awesome! You're very welcome, happy I could help you out 👍

[@Saad844]

Thank you! Quick, concise, didn't need to take 15 minutes to discuss a 3 minute topic, you helped me fix my window today ;)

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad it helped you out 👍🏻

[@sidecarcompany]

Never had to learn this until I bought a house that needed half the windows replaced or fixed. Perfect video. Thank you.

[@nathantv8257]

Perfect length video

[@typerpower97]

Just followed this for my bedroom window and worked perfectly. No missed steps and easy to understand. Thank you.

[@JonnyDIY]

Awesome. You're very welcome, happy I could help you get it done 🙌👍

[@hexc0de]

That clip was the key! Thanks!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, happy I could help you out 👍

[@AndrewLuu1]

Cause of this video it took me less time to fix the window than it did to watch the video, and this video is super short. Thanks man the fact that you said to pick the hole with the most scuffs was super helpful too.

[@JonnyDIY]

Awesome, glad you got it fixed & happy the video helped you do it 👍🏻

[@briansim3942]

Thank you so much for making this video!! I had no idea of how easy that was until your informative video!! Bravo and Thank you for sharing!!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, happy I could help you out 👍

[@Lara604]

My girlfriend told me to tell you to thumbs up, because she fixed her window! WELL DONE THANK YOU THANK YOU! Saved us some moolah hiring someone. I actually ran out of the room pretending I didn't see a window on the ground, as she was working ...glad that worked out, haha!

[@JonnyDIY]

Lol that's awesome 👍 Glad I could help you out and thank you for the kind words 🙏🙌

[@NatalieDennisPeak]

You made this look simple. Thank you! Now let me attempt to do it myself.

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad to help 😀👍🏻

[@Christine137]

I have looked for how to fix my windows for years! Your video finally helped!! Thank you!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're very welcome, happy I could help you finally get it fixed 👍

[@stevet6676]

Great video! I had one break, so this is perfect, thanks!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome! & glad it helped you out 👍🏻

[@ncjacare1070]

Thanks a MILLION! Sunday at 4 pm cleaning the window, he’ll broke loose. Found your Video and at 5 pm it is fixed!! Just straight forward directions. Thank you again. 😃

[@JonnyDIY]

You're very welcome, so glad was able to help you out 👍 Have a nice rest of your Sunday

[@GrifterE]

Thank you! Went through a bunch of videos.

[@JonnyDIY]

You're very welcome, happy I could help you out 👍

[@JayC-ok7dw]

Thank you so much for the great video! You now have a new subscriber!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're very welcome, happy I could help you out. Thanks for subscribing 👍

[@phuongcong5733]

After watching this finally I was able to fix my window. You are my life saver. Thanks a lot. ❤

[@JonnyDIY]

You're very welcome! Glad you were able to fix your window, good job 👍

[@hermanc.gonzalez7920]

I’ve been looking all over the net for someone to have the same window problem that I have you have exactly the same window problem I have holy crap I think you have the same springs thank you very much been very helpful God bless and good luck on your videos I’m following

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad to be able to help 👍🏻

[@cn9936]

Wow man I have two windows that I will now fix thanks to your video! You’re saving me money and the headaches! Thanks

[@JonnyDIY]

Awesome, glad I could help you get them fixed and working again 👍

[@vmst80]

You helped me fix my window, thank you! Yours is the best video on this topic.

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad I could help you fix your window 👍

[@shineslikeice]

Thank you! I have older windows and this was perfect for fixing the darn thing.

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad I was able to help you out 👍

[@mariarobles4674]

oh my god thank you!! we’ve had it broken for a few months who knew it would be so simple thank you!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're very welcome, glad I could help! 👍

[@joesaintsr6341]

Thank you so much. I was finally able to fix my window because of your video.

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome. Glad I was able to help you fix it 👍

[@edgarrivera945]

I subscribed just because of this video. Great and helpful video.

[@JonnyDIY]

Thanks! Glad I could help you out 👍

[@hermanc.gonzalez7920]

Also I just wanted to add this video was very helpful very informative and instructive this guy knows what he’s doing

[@JonnyDIY]

Thanks Herman!

[@ConcsiouslyCreating]

Video made our fix of the window easy. Great video. Thanks lots!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad I was able to help you get it fixed 👍

[@katyjanuary3195]

Great teaching. Thank you!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad I could help 👍

[@eliu20050101]

Jonny, love you !

[@JonnyDIY]

Thank you! Glad to help 👍

[@symongoni9634]

You made it simple and to the point. Thanks to you my window works better than it ever has. You Rock!

[@JonnyDIY]

Awesome, glad I could help you out 👍

[@symongoni9634]

Question my friend? Do you do garage door opener repairs? Mine is cranking like a cat in heat!😂

[@JonnyDIY]

@@symongoni9634 haha, I haven't had to work on any recently. Try cleaning and lubing the wheels and track. And also clean and lube the chain if its chain driven. They sell special spray lube for garage doors but any lithium or silicone based spray will work well 👍 and if that doesn't help some of your wheels may need replacing

[@symongoni9634]

@@JonnyDIY will do my friend. I just can't believe how amazing your video is! I had my window working within minutes after your video! Thank you.

[@JonnyDIY]

@@symongoni9634 you're welcome, glad it was a hassle free fix 👍

[@thomaschristopher8593]

whew, did it! thanks! before installing the new balancer, cleaned up a bunch of grime. when installing the new channel balancer, had to grab it with entire hand and pull down. the spring was too hard to push down with just fingers. re-inserting the window, fit better by doing the right side of the window first.

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome glad I could help you get it done 👍

[@dreperez7373]

Thank you. Just earned yourself another subscriber.Good work👍🏾

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome and thanks for subbing 👍🏻

[@phuongcong5733]

You did make an excellent demonstration . Thank you

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, and thank you happy I could help 👍

[@nathantv8257]

Thank you!! I now finally found the video needed so I can finally fix my windows! Thank you!!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad to help out 👍

[@kensporalsky3784]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad to help 👍

[@DavidRamos-eo1mn]

Great video straight to the point very helpful!

[@JonnyDIY]

Thank you, happy to help 👍

[@camiloovalle2069]

Thanks alot jonny from a year in the Future... Video simple and to the point 👍

[@JonnyDIY]

Youre welcome, glad I could help you out 👍

[@jadalee9944]

very concise and perfect.

[@JonnyDIY]

thank you! 👍🏻

[@HandyHudsonite]

Great fix, Jonny!

[@JonnyDIY]

Thanks! 😁👍🏻

[@HandyHudsonite]

Jonny DIY You’re welcome. I remember having that issue on a lot of the windows in a house that I owned a few years ago. So this is a great resource!

[@jeffanderson8483]

Omg you saved me alot of headaches! Thank you!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad I was able to help you out 👍

[@jeffmedina81]

Thank you so much!!! You’re a life saver!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, so glad to help! 👍🏻

[@keasbeynights]

Thank you!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome! Glad I could help out 👍

[@xJuno13]

Thank you so much! Our window is now fixed!!! :D

[@JonnyDIY]

Woo hoo! You're welcome, glad to help 👍🏻

[@Jeepdude1966]

great video..i was able to save hundreds by doing it myself..thank you

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad I could help 👍

[@shalommussie7883]

Thank you so much!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad I could help 👍

[@chuchmunk9052]

Thanks, worked like a charm

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, happy I could help you out

[@deni6743]

wow, nice and easy! Thank you!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome! 🤓

[@stnkpalm]

This helped me fix my window. Thank you.

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad to be able to help 👍🏻

[@stnkpalm]

@@JonnyDIY Other videos I found online showed a different style window. Yours looks almost just like mine. I didn't even need to replace the sash balance. I just had to hook the sting back into the hole in the window frame. I've been propping up this window for years. I should have fixed it sooner. It only took 15 minutes and that was with me cleaning the window and frame.

[@aleortega76]

Thank you! Exactly what i needed to fix mine

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad I could help 👍

[@joeschmo14]

OMG. I've had a window broken like this since I bought my house and I had no idea what to do. It's been 6 years! THIS VIDEO IS AMAZING my mind is blown I'm off to buy a new doohickey now THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad I could help you. Don't ask me how long mine was broke too before 🤣🤫

[@bradgamson3635]

Thank you. Worked perfectly.

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad it helped you out👍🏻

[@GummyRiches]

You deserve many subs. Keep making these videos.

[@JonnyDIY]

Thank you! I will! 👍

[@josesouza9240]

Thanks bro, I appreciate

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad I could help out 👍

[@alanmutton8020]

Good instruction info thanks from 84 yr old pleasant young man

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad I could help! 👍

[@DeatheGreapeR]

The only video that helped me

[@lulu3293]

Thank you!!!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad I could help you out 👍

[@ramonsequoia8586]

Thanks for the video. It gave me insight as to what to look for. The balancer in my window is screwed in rather than held in by clips, but I assume it works essentially the same.

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, well it's also possible it could be a different type of balance. Theres spiral balances for instance.

[@lisamartin1758]

Thank you. So much

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad I could help 👍

[@robertgollnick5183]

thank you for telling us that the sashes have to be pushed all the way down for when you reinsert the window, none of the other videos mention that.

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, happy I could help 👍

[@MicheIIePucca]

Thank you!!! it worked!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're very welcome. Glad I could help you fix it👍

[@franklyczewski9372]

Nice instruction, fixed just as he explained 😎😎

[@JonnyDIY]

Awesome, glad the video helped you fix your window 😁👍🏻

[@davidcarlson7444]

Thanks. Quick and to the point. However my windows do not have the stop clips (same exact setup as your video however no clips). How do I keep the tensioners from snapping up when I pull them down?

[@BREEZYM6015]

Great tutorial I have three windows in my house that have this issue. The sash balance came out in all three windows and I tried reinstalling the sash balances in one window to see if I could get the window to say up. After doing that and putting the window back both sash balances came out of the hole when I opened the window after closing it all the way as you did. For some reason the hooks aren't staying in the hole. I only have one square hole so I couldn't have gotten that part wrong. We've lived in this rental house for eight years and this was an issue when we moved in so I suspect the sash balances are just worn out and the hooks can't handle the tension. Thanks for helping me.

[@JonnyDIY]

Yes sounds like they need replacement. Can measure and order online but easiest to bring in to a window shop to see replacement match parts

[@handyman-network]

You make it look so easy! I bet this vid took you 20 takes. However yours was the best tutorial on YT so for that you get a thumbs up my awesome dude :)

[@JonnyDIY]

Thanks, glad to help 👍 it definitely takes me longer than the compressed down edited videos that's for sure. But surprisingly this job is pretty easy, and I love an easy job 👍 thanks for watching

[@salomoncrespin8231]

Great vid! Thank you!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome 👍🏻

[@Zenage101]

You are awesome, my window has malfunctioned for two years now and I was about to take a sledgehammer and smash it to pieces…FIXED it!!! Thank you sir

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad I could help you save your window and your sanity 😄👍

[@tubby679]

thanks man!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad to help 👍

[@amypicture526]

Thank you! I did it!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad to help and glad you got it done 😀👍🏻

[@Kathryn_60]

Great job!

[@JonnyDIY]

Thank you 😁👍🏻

[@thelanda1091]

Windows is my main problem here. You just made a window fixer friend

[@JonnyDIY]

Glad I could help! 👍

[@tessawhite]

Omg Thank You so much !! I fixed my window

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad I could help you fix it 👍

[@coinsagE46m3]

You're the man!

[@JonnyDIY]

Thanks, glad to help 👍🏻

[@JamalKhaffaf]

Bro!!! thank you

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad I could help 👍

[@despondent.daydreamer2972]

Oh thank you! Here I thought I was going to have to replace my whole window!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad I could help 👍

[@MrJAYVEEONE]

Thank you for a very simple and precise instruction

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, Glad it was helpful! 👍🏻

[@dmsmit1y]

Great demonstration. One question - near the beginning you used a screwdriver to lift the clip out, then you can lift the window. What I don't understand is that it when the clip is out I would guess that the window would hit it when trying to lift the window. If the clip was left in (flat) then wouldn't that allow you to lift the window? Would appreciate your feedback. Thanks!

[@JonnyDIY]

With the clip popped out when you lift the window it disengages the channel balance so you can fully remove window. Just the way its designed. Hope this helps 👍

[@revans1613]

Yup you rock

[@JonnyDIY]

Thanks, glad to help 🤙🏼

[@wjsmorris]

LOVE YOU!!!! Fixed my window because of you!

[@JonnyDIY]

😁👍🏻 So glad it helped you fix it

[@atiqakhan409]

Thank you I thought we would have to replace our windows

[@JonnyDIY]

You're very welcome, happy I could help 🙌👍

[@SteelBusNole]

Great video. Was able to do all of this but it appears as if there are 2 plastic pieces on the top corners of the window. One is intact and the other is broken. So both balance are in tact and the springs look good but one side is not working because of that missing plastic piece on the window. Can that be replaced or would I then need to replace the whole window?

[@JonnyDIY]

Those should be able to be ordered new. Try a window and glass shop

[@cdcVintage]

Hi there! My channel balance is just like yours. Only problem I am having is that the shoe on the bottom doesn't catch the side of the window. So it is always in the far up position. Mine is in working order otherwise. Should I put duct tape around the bottom of the shoe for more fill?

[@JonnyDIY]

It's worth a try to see if itll get it working, if not may need to replace with one that fits correctly

[@leila40821]

Searching for help I found ur channel ..subscribed but still need help to fix with the window in my apt

[@JonnyDIY]

Thanks for subbing, wish my vid could have helped you out 👍

[@aletaking6363]

When I bought my condo 3 years ago I insisted they repair every window bcuz not one would stay open. The sellers were wonderful about getting the windows repaired but they had a

[@Ezioauditore5678]

Hi not sure if you’re still checking this video out but does this work for the outer window too? That’s the one that’s broken that’s meant to stay up but won’t

[@JonnyDIY]

It should be similar process if it uses these type window balances, yes.

[@Ezioauditore5678]

@@JonnyDIY ok thank you so much

[@Denise-ql3ur]

What if the tabs are at the top??

[@esdigital5259]

What do I do if I popped out one of the clips at the 30 second mark? One of the tracks jammed and when I pulled the window up it popped the clip out.

[@JonnyDIY]

Try and put clip back. If clip busted get a new one or can try and use a screwdriver to push down on it while u slide window up to remove

[@ddesignswon]

Does this also work for wood windows?

[@JonnyDIY]

Wooden windows are usually set up different with the old ropes and weights

[@ramurphygmailcom]

I have the opposite problem! Window in an old colonial house that drifts up. Any ideas?

[@JonnyDIY]

If it's an old window with the pulleys and weights it may have too heavy of weight

[@paulkonar7842]

My problem is that the upper window of the double hung window set just falls freely. Is the repair the same?

[@JonnyDIY]

It should be some what similar if it had these type of balances and those lil tabs on inside edges of frame

[@NEILZEE11]

I have “old” wood windows…. I’m trying to find something to keep the window open. I’m using an ugly cardboard box which is driving me crazy. Looking for a DIY to solve that problem!!

[@JonnyDIY]

I used to cut like a piece of 1x2" wood stick to prop them up. Or a heavy dowel or wooden broom stick cut to size 👍

[@NEILZEE11]

@@JonnyDIY …. I think I will try that. My plan was to paint a piece of wood and use that. Maybe paint flowers 🌸 on it .. just to make it more intentional looking rather than a piece of lumber I found in the garage. A dowel or broomstick might be a better idea tho… gotta be strong enough not to crush my poor little cat who sleeps in that window 😊 Thanks.

[@JonnyDIY]

@@NEILZEE11 you're welcome, good luck 👍

[@hado11]

Can you removal the up one.?

[@JonnyDIY]

If a double hung window where the top one slides too, yes you can remove. If it's fixed and doesn't move than you would have to repair in place

[@fenwickc2274]

ok I did this but the little hook on the one of the sash's that is on the string well it came out of the square hole what does this mean ?

[@JonnyDIY]

It should stay hooked onto edge of hole if proper part and installed correctly. May want try again

[@fenwickc2274]

@@JonnyDIY will do! thx for the lighting fast reply friend 😁

[@JonnyDIY]

@@fenwickc2274 you're welcome, hope you can get it working 🤞

[@bigpoppy57]

What if the clip is broken can it be replaced?

[@JonnyDIY]

Clips on side channel of windows can be replaced. The channel balances though no, they need to be just replaced 👍

[@CottonBoxer]

my problem is the top window won't stay up. not the bottom part all the videos deal with. i felt some type of tension when trying to adjust it.

[@JonnyDIY]

Ohh its a window you can slide both top and bottom panes