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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[@moonovermiami9787]

5 yr old vid but sure helped me today... Thank You, MUCH appreciated.

[@JonnyDIY]

@@moonovermiami9787 You're very welcome, happy I could help you out 🙌👍

[@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 🙌👍

[@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 👍🏻

[@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 👍

[@shrilekha75]

I have a similar issue. Could you explain how you didn't need to buy new parts or sash mounts in order to get it to work? Thanks 🙏

[@Abbalm]

Been waiting for my husband to fix a window. Now I can do it myself thanks to you!

[@JonnyDIY]

@@Abbalm Awesome! You're very welcome, happy I could help 👍

[@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! 👍

[@SebsCards]

More like thousands nowadays....

[@carlosmorales3972]

You made it so simple! Thank you. I was about to call. A place to come look at my window and you helped me fix it myself. You got a new follower.

[@JonnyDIY]

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

[@oscarjuarez2142]

The spring thing popped off my window. Will follow your steps to replace . Thanka

[@JonnyDIY]

@@oscarjuarez2142 You're welcome, good luck 🙌👍

[@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🤙

[@shrilekha75]

I have a similar issue. Could you explain how you didn't need to buy new parts or sash mounts in order to get it to work? Thanks 🙏

[@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

[@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 👍

[@scottrenner6160]

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

[@JonnyDIY]

Thank you, glad to help 👍

[@lauraceron8610]

U saved me!!! The other video I saw didn’t tell extend the sash and to catch it by the top hook. That did it!!! I was having a problem putting the window back. Thank you very much!!!…. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@JonnyDIY]

@@lauraceron8610 You're very welcome, so 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 🙏🙌

[@robertpriest891]

We have been our house close to 15 years, with one window that would not stay up. I finally said, I’m going to figure it out and fix it. Thanks to your video, and explanation, I fixed it. The window wasn’t even hooked in. Cost me nothing to fix. Thank you.

[@JonnyDIY]

That's awesome! You're very welcome, happy I could help you finally fix it. And too cool it cost you nothing 👍

[@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 👍

[@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 🤣🤫

[@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 👍🏻

[@Maria_Moon_Angel]

I moved into a new house with a window that didnt work, it sucked because I workout in the morning and with my previous house, I would open the window to get fresh air in the room I worked out in. At this current house I could open the window but took a lot of effort. I needed the window open because it felt stuffy and I would feel suffocated With this video, I fixed my window and am empowered to help anyone if they ever need this information as well Thank you💚

[@JonnyDIY]

Awesome, glad I could help you get it fixed. And thank you for the $5 donation 🙌👍

[@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 🙌👍

[@pwootton24]

Thank you so much. Had a couple residents who had this issue. Saved me a ton of money

[@JonnyDIY]

@@pwootton24 Awesome. You're very welcome, glad I could help you out 🙌👍

[@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 👍

[@cory8080]

I’ve had a window that I been putting a candle in to prop it open for about a year now and this video fixed my issue in about ten minutes. Thank you! 😂

[@JonnyDIY]

😆 that's awesome, happy I could finally help you fix it and so quickly and easily 👍

[@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 👍

[@bigcountrygunguy6818]

This video is perfect. Took me a couple minutes and a butter knife and the job is done. Thank you!

[@JonnyDIY]

@@bigcountrygunguy6818 Awesome! You're very welcome, happy I could help you get it fixed 🙌👍

[@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 👍🏻

[@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 👍

[@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 👍🏻

[@sidekaar]

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

[@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 👍

[@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 👍

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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! 👍

[@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 👍

[@chuchmunk9052]

Thanks, worked like a charm

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, happy I could help you out

[@donmsmith1]

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 👍

[@leefalcoiii5515]

Thank you so much for doing that video. It worked perfect exactly what I needed. Thank you very much and keep them coming.

[@JonnyDIY]

@@leefalcoiii5515 Your'e very welcome! Glad I could help you out 🙌👍

[@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 👍

[@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 👍

[@kareno7848]

As a temporary measure take some duck tape and cut two small pieces per side. Put them together so it's thick enough and tape the track just below the upper sash and it won't fall down.

[@JonnyDIY]

@@kareno7848 cool, never tried that, always just used a stick to prop window 👍

[@BrayT00]

Best window repair video on here!!!

[@JonnyDIY]

Thank you! 🙌 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 👍

[@NatalieDennisPeak]

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

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad to help 😀👍🏻

[@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!

[@Jeepdude1966]

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

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad I could help 👍

[@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

[@playfullyquaint6089]

Thanks so much!! You saved me so much time and frustration 🤩

[@JonnyDIY]

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

[@lbkilgore]

Hi Jonny! Is this any different if the wonky pane is the TOP/outside one?? Thanks!

[@JonnyDIY]

@@lbkilgore Yea should be very similar if window is a double hung with both panes able to slide up and down 👍

[@edgarrivera945]

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

[@JonnyDIY]

Thanks! Glad I could help you out 👍

[@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?

[@NinoNlkkl]

You deserve many subs. Keep making these videos.

[@JonnyDIY]

Thank you! I will! 👍

[@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 👍

[@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 👍

[@xJuno13]

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

[@JonnyDIY]

Woo hoo! You're welcome, glad to 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

[@stevet6676]

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

[@JonnyDIY]

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

[@madphaedra]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I did not know what that thing was called to go find a replacement.

[@JonnyDIY]

You're very welcome, happy I could help you out. Good luck 🙌👍

[@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 👍

[@KUSAN4GI]

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 👍

[@LabhuZalavadia]

explain very short, clear and large video image, thank you

[@JonnyDIY]

@@LabhuZalavadia You're very welcome! Happy I could help you out 🙌👍

[@jimmyli4503]

Thank you, excellent tutorial!!

[@JonnyDIY]

@@jimmyli4503 You're welcome! Happy I could help you out 🙌👍

[@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

[@GrifterE]

Thank you! Went through a bunch of videos.

[@JonnyDIY]

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

[@phuongcong5733]

You did make an excellent demonstration . Thank you

[@JonnyDIY]

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

[@franklyczewski9372]

Nice instruction, fixed just as he explained 😎😎

[@JonnyDIY]

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

[@thelanda1091]

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

[@JonnyDIY]

Glad I could help! 👍

[@dreperez7373]

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

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome and thanks for subbing 👍🏻

[@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

[@julianrondinelli8519]

Best explanation ever!

[@JonnyDIY]

@@julianrondinelli8519 Thank you! Happy to help 🙌👍

[@jeffanderson8483]

Omg you saved me alot of headaches! Thank you!

[@JonnyDIY]

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

[@andrewtorres2905]

great stuff johnny !!

[@JonnyDIY]

@@andrewtorres2905 Thank you! Happy to help 👍

[@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.

[@henrymarroquin3874]

Thank you for the video, fixed my windows

[@JonnyDIY]

@@henrymarroquin3874 Awesome! You're very welcome, 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 👍

[@brenisserodriguez4199]

You are the best thank you!! 🙏 😊❤

[@JonnyDIY]

@@brenisserodriguez4199 You're welcome! Happy I could help you out 🙌👍

[@brenisserodriguez4199]

@@JonnyDIY it felt good fixing it myself with your help! 🫶🏻🥰

[@JonnyDIY]

@@brenisserodriguez4199 It does feel good, doesn't it!Great job 💪👍

[@jwhite26]

Greatest video ever!!!

[@JonnyDIY]

@@jwhite26 Thanks! Glad I could help 🙌👍

[@KrissPearce]

Thank you!

[@JonnyDIY]

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

[@DavidRamos-eo1mn]

Great video straight to the point very helpful!

[@JonnyDIY]

Thank you, happy to help 👍

[@hexc0de]

That clip was the key! Thanks!

[@JonnyDIY]

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

[@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

[@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 👍

[@eliu20050101]

Jonny, love you !

[@JonnyDIY]

Thank you! Glad to help 👍

[@Leizlaffalot]

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 👍

[@katyjanuary3195]

Great teaching. Thank you!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad I could help 👍

[@localone1597]

I have a few windows where the top window that stays stationary is not completely up and is a little crooked. Its causing the bottom window that goes up and down, not to lock. I tried pushing the top window up but it doesnt stay in place. What can i do?

[@JonnyDIY]

Hmm I believe the stationary ones are just glued in with sticky tape stuff. Maybe its failing and causing them to fall. Sorry not 100 perent havent had to do that before. But my friend works for a window company and said theyre all just glued in

[@localone1597]

@@JonnyDIY thank you

[@alanmutton8020]

Good instruction info thanks from 84 yr old pleasant young man

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad I could help! 👍

[@jadalee9944]

very concise and perfect.

[@JonnyDIY]

thank you! 👍🏻

[@steviegomez4022]

Do you do the same for the top window

[@JonnyDIY]

@@steviegomez4022 top window will be similar if it also slides up and down

[@jeffmedina81]

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

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, so glad to help! 👍🏻

[@MrJAYVEEONE]

Thank you for a very simple and precise instruction

[@JonnyDIY]

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

[@kensporalsky3784]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, glad to help 👍

[@aleortega76]

Thank you! Exactly what i needed to fix mine

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome, 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 👍

[@bradgamson3635]

Thank you. Worked perfectly.

[@JonnyDIY]

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

[@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!

[@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 🤞

[@atiqakhan409]

Thank you I thought we would have to replace our windows

[@JonnyDIY]

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

[@coinsagE46m3]

You're the man!

[@JonnyDIY]

Thanks, glad to help 👍🏻

[@DeatheGreapeR]

The only video that helped me

[@keasbeynights]

Thank you!

[@JonnyDIY]

You're welcome! Glad I could help out 👍