Quick Fix: Open and Replace a Stuck UPVC Window Lock in Minutes

[@nigelp5983]

Most helpful video I have watched for a long time. Took me 30 seconds to get the stuck lock open. Thank you!

[@bigtedshome]

@nigelphillips5983 Thanks Nigel. I'm glad you found the video useful 🙂

[@jivano8138]

I've managed to open it using a knife; which means I can now at least close it!!! I had a broken sleep last night worrying about being broken into! Thank you soooooooooooooo much!!! I used a knife to open it as there was a decent gap!

[@SwingBandHeaven]

Worked a treat for me. Thanks for the tip as i had no idea how to take the handle off and didn't want the expense of getting a window company out to sort it.

[@bigtedshome]

I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@annjanewilliams]

Oh wow thank you!!! I've just been gutted thinking I need to get the window folk out again for my broken bathroom window and just watched this and it's opened!! 💫

[@bigtedshome]

@annjanewilliams That's great! I'm glad it worked for you 😁

[@r1273m]

Absolutely brilliant. Calling out a D/G fitter costs a fortune these days. Thanks for posting.

[@bigtedshome]

Thanks for the great feedback. I'm glad you found it useful 🙂

[@bodhidhamma7]

Sir, a like and subscribe is not enough for me to thank you. It worked like a dream. The immobile handle covers the screw so how on earth can you remove and replace the apparatus? You showed me how. Thank you very much, once again!

[@bigtedshome]

@bodhidhamma7 Thanks for the great feedback 👍

[@LeaF-n1z]

Thanks for this! My landing window handle stopped working a few months ago but I really needed it open tonight as it's so warm- followed your instructions and had it open in 5 minutes! Will also get a new handle to replace the broken one. Thanks again for the advice!

[@bigtedshome]

@LeaF-n1z Thanks Lea, I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@jivano8138]

What did you use to open it?

[@ziadmannan1681]

Amazing! I've had several widows just jam up like this and tried lots of different things but nothing worked. This worked a charm! Thanks mate.

[@bigtedshome]

You're welcome 🙂

[@andareon]

Thank you, helped a lot with my only bathroom window (no extractor in the room) and me not being originally from the UK, had no idea how to deal with this as we don't have windows like that where I'm from. Appreciate you doing this video :)

[@bigtedshome]

I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@Septimus111]

Marvellous - I tried with a credit card and a thin-bladed knife but you are right, the belt clip from the rule worked perfectly. Thanks.

[@bigtedshome]

@@Septimus111 I think the extra leverage helps. I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@possys2]

BRILLIANT just done this and is worked perfect, didnt even need a new handle. bit of wd40

[@bigtedshome]

That's great 👍

[@Ruth-sc9cn]

Thank you so much! This is so handy and informative. I’ve been freezing the last couple of nights and can now close my window!

[@bigtedshome]

Thanks Ruth. I'm glad you found the video useful 🙂

[@lovespud1]

Thank you so much, clear no nonsense advice, and thanks for providing link for the replacement door handle on amazon. Great vid

[@bigtedshome]

@@lovespud1 Thanks for the great feedback. I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@shariholden1073]

Thanks very much. Managed it with a trowel in the end but same premise! So quick!

[@bigtedshome]

That's great. Any fairly strong, thin object that fits into the gap will work 🙂

[@AnnieBanks-p4v]

Brilliant-so satisfying when a simple tip works-Many Thanks

[@bigtedshome]

@AnnieBanks-p4v Thanks Annie 😃

[@paulm5443]

I needed to change my bathroom window handle and was putting it off until I saw your video. Done it now so thanks. Subscribed 👍

[@bigtedshome]

@paulm5443 Thanks Paul 🙂

[@octobeastX]

thanks for the video, just had to do this. i ended up using a thin guitar pick, slid right under.

[@bigtedshome]

Good idea. An old credit/store card would work as well.

[@akuaoteng9000]

This also worked for me. Thanks

[@jacquelinedoneo3362]

Window stuck but lock working

[@theprior46]

Great advice and very well presented. Now I wish I hadn't thrown away the belt clip from my DIY tape measure !! 😮‍💨

[@bigtedshome]

@@theprior46 Thanks for the great feedback. Any reasonably strong material that will fit into the gap will work. There are some good suggestions for alternatives in the comments below 🙂

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍 May this Christmas bring you blessings and happiness 🤗

[@GiggleBytes2011]

Yet another great informative video, Ted. Very useful indeed. Merry Christmas to you and your Family

[@bigtedshome]

Thanks for the great feedback. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year 😃

[@MichaelHenshaw-n3g]

Just the job. Quick and easy fix. Thanks.

[@bigtedshome]

@MichaelHenshaw-n3g Thanks Michael. I'm glad you found the video useful 🙂

[@MrGazo66]

Absolutely amazing, I couldn’t open my window because of this problem, I didn’t google how to or you tube how to, I log into my you tube account and the first video I see is this one , very strange !!

[@bigtedshome]

@MrGazo66 My wife is convinced that our phones are listening to our conversations 😂

[@accelerator956]

@@bigtedshomethey do listen? It’s actually very common nowadays for phones to listen in on our conversations, that’s how it determines your algorithm and recommends ads to us that we have spoken about recently eg products or whichever it may be.👍🏼

[@jamesjenner3381]

This is exactly the help/video I was looking for, thanks bud!

[@bigtedshome]

@jamesjenner3381 Thanks James, I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@scudosmyth784]

I like he posts these videos. I will add though many a task is simple when you know how, like changing euro locks on PVC doors, its just 1 screw. Those digital electronic safes I can access in under a minute they are not secure if you know how. But then again I do like DIY and mechanical stuff.

[@briangordon1767]

Just the video I needed got about 10 for these to change tomorrow thanks

[@bigtedshome]

Thanks Brian. I hope it goes well tomorrow 👍

[@grahambutterworth3455]

A great tip, I used a knife which worked a treat, thanks!

[@bigtedshome]

@grahambutterworth3455 Thanks Graham. I'm glad you found the video useful 🙂

[@waynecook463]

Thanks chap, this was exactly what I was looking for 👍

[@bigtedshome]

@waynecook463 Thanks Wayne. I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@andy7948]

worked brilliant, great info👍👍👍👍

[@bigtedshome]

@andy7948 Thanks Andy. I'm glad you found the video useful 🙂

[@andy77norris]

Thanks Ted!!! Just saved me £100. Top man - should call yourself Big Top Ted ;-)

[@bigtedshome]

@andy77norris Cheers Andy. I'm glad you found the video useful 🙂

[@RobertDavies-t8t]

Worked like a charm. Thanks!

[@bigtedshome]

@@RobertDavies-t8t That's great! I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@SB-du4vy]

Thank you for this! Saved me some money! Subscribed 👍

[@bigtedshome]

@@SB-du4vy That's great! I'm glad you found it useful 🙂

[@tightmeldrew]

Not all heroes wear capes. Thanks!

[@bigtedshome]

I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@kazmay6867]

Thank you so much right to the problem brill 👏

[@bigtedshome]

Thanks Kaz 😃

[@alexrice2268]

Just the job, my bathroom window jammed, picked it with an old credit card. Thanks for the info 👍

[@bigtedshome]

That's great 👍

[@rabmc]

Thanks for the video really helped me, I’ve also got a different issue on another window, the handle opens no problem but does not now open the window.

[@bigtedshome]

I had a window which was also stuck like that. Fortunately, it was just the seal sticking to the frame, and it opened after giving it a good shove. Wd40 stopped it sticking again. Good luck 🙂

[@VV-qq9rs]

Many thanks for sharing❤

[@bigtedshome]

You're welcome 😊

[@Darren66860]

Very helpful video, thank you very much.

[@bigtedshome]

Thanks Darren. I'm glad you found the video useful 👍

[@KetoZakrecona]

Thank you 😊

[@bigtedshome]

Thanks. I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@billdollars7793]

Well explained job done ✔️

[@bigtedshome]

@billdollars7793 Thanks, I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@damianmckenna9899]

Great little fix👍

[@bigtedshome]

@damianmckenna9899 Thanks Damien. I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@msmoneypenny087]

I was able to get my locks off myself and replacing them after this video

[@bigtedshome]

@@msmoneypenny087 I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@jivano8138]

What did you use to open it?

[@sheelz321]

Thanks for this. My bedroom window handle wouldn’t open at all to allow me access to the screws. I used an old plastic card to unjam it. I’m waiting for replacement handle to arrive.

[@sheelz321]

I’ve already replaced two handles on other windows today. I’ve probably saved myself a fair bit of money

[@bigtedshome]

I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@tennisphotography]

oh this has worked,.... thanks :):) now the summer is on the way...

[@bigtedshome]

Soon be time to have all the windows open 😃

[@janeclark4643]

I’ve just subscribed thank you

[@bigtedshome]

@janeclark4643 Thanks Jane 🙂

[@shafhussain929]

This is brilliant! Thank you so much, What’s the difference between inline & multi spindle?

[@bigtedshome]

@shafhussain929 In-line means that the handle is in a line with the lock (and frame) when closed. Multi spindle means that several different length spindles are supplied with the locking handle. This is good if you don't know the length of the spindle you need.

[@shafhussain929]

@@bigtedshome thank you…your video helped me save money. Already bought & installed 👍🏽👍🏽

[@bigtedshome]

@@shafhussain929 That's great 👍

[@NeilBates-k3t]

Well done friend we are having the exact same problem in our back bedroom

[@bigtedshome]

Thanks, I'm glad you found the video useful 🙂

[@shakeel1411]

Thank u life saver ❤appreciate the vedio upload

[@bigtedshome]

I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@IRISH-SPARTAN]

Brilliant thanks,worked a treat

[@BigTedsTravel]

Cheers! I'm glad it worked for you 👍

[@neilmackenzie8136]

Amazing thanks 💙

[@bigtedshome]

@neilmackenzie8136 Thanks Neil. I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@Pablo-uz4bp]

Hi Ted I followed this and yes successfully I removed the old corroded (with no key0 lock, however I found I could not open the window has the new handle would not work! Any ideas? Cheers Paul

[@bigtedshome]

Try using a penetrating spray e.g. WD40 between the (non)opening window and the frame. Spray it into the gap between them and leave for a few minutes before trying to push the window open. You might need to try this several times if it's been stuck for a long time. Good luck 🙂

[@janeclark4643]

Will any handle fit any window

[@marykirrane4327]

Thank you Big Ted.

[@bigtedshome]

Thanks Mary. I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@S4RG3N7]

Thank you so much!!!

[@S4RG3N7]

I’ve just subscribed too because you’re a legend!

[@bigtedshome]

@@S4RG3N7 Thanks! I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@prittkalsi6636]

tried it and it worked

[@bigtedshome]

I'm glad you found it useful 🙂

[@williamdabbs1075]

If it's locked shut and you use this method to open it you can remove it by the two screws and rotate the part that fastens to the window 180° then fit back on and it's usable but without the locking feature.

[@bigtedshome]

@@williamdabbs1075 Thanks for the tip 👍

[@catherinecunningham1811]

That worked! But any hints for gettinh the blanking cap off? Mine seems ro ne sealed in on this particular window!

[@bigtedshome]

@@catherinecunningham1811 I used a terminal screwdriver to lever the cap off. If it's stuck, a penetrating spray (wd40) might help

[@catherinecunningham1811]

@@bigtedshome thanks, I might give that a go though I had someone look at it last night and he thinks it's sealed from the inside!

[@guymoore9200]

Thanks awesome advice 👍🏼🙏

[@bigtedshome]

Thanks Guy 👍

[@talatshahzad9154]

Fantastic video thanks mate

[@bigtedshome]

Thanks for the great feedback 👍

[@skyebrackpool147]

This worked thank you - i used a butter knife .

[@bigtedshome]

@skyebrackpool147 Good idea! I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@jjpk4702]

Thats brilliant thank you

[@bigtedshome]

I'm glad you found it helpful 🙂

[@lynnbentley9389]

Thanks for that, I will be giving it ago.

[@bigtedshome]

I hope it works for you. Good luck!

[@Prachi-jz8bi]

This worked... thank you ..

[@bigtedshome]

That's great 👍

[@ruthlee7302]

Is it easy enough to change a window handle that won't lock . And how can you demissed a window only a small window

[@bigtedshome]

@ruthlee7302 It's very easy to change a locking window handle. Just follow the steps in the 2nd half of this video. A misted sealed unit will have to be replaced. You don't have to replace the whole window, just the sealed unit. A local glazier should be able to replace it for a reasonable price

[@yp2654]

Top guy ! Amazing

[@bigtedshome]

Cheers 👍

[@jivano8138]

Are the spindles of different lengths?

[@bigtedshome]

Yes, most common are 40mm but it's worth measuring the one you take out

[@thetudortimes]

I can turn the handle but i can't open the windon. Any advice please ?

[@bigtedshome]

@@thetudortimes try spraying wd40 between the frame and the stuck window

[@chandrathapa4340]

Good technic .

[@bigtedshome]

@@chandrathapa4340 Thank you. I hope you found the video helpful 🙂

[@droidgeist]

Are all these handles the same size in the UK? I've got UPVC windows that are about 20-30 years old. Window clicks when I turn the handle, but won't lock. Handle hangs sort of loose/limply. How do I know it's the right size?

[@bigtedshome]

@droidgeist if you follow the amazon link in the video description, one of the pictures shows the dimensions, so you can compare them with those of your existing handles.

[@droidgeist]

@@bigtedshome Thanks, Big Ted! 👍 Very useful info

[@govgan2797]

Thanks, mines been stuck for a year lol.

[@bigtedshome]

@@govgan2797 Thanks, I'm glad you found the video useful 🙂

[@tonycuckoo4719]

Thank you

[@bigtedshome]

Thanks Tony 👍

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍.Thank you

[@bigtedshome]

Thanks Pete. Have a great Christmas 🎄

[@SGaming-cw7vh]

Help plz. Our handle goes around in a circle. Tried taking it off and the window is still shut and won't open.

[@NafeesNisthar]

Tried my best on my window. Failed not sure what i am doing wring

[@Steven-ly9ei]

God damn hero!

[@bigtedshome]

Thanks Steven 🙂

[@jivano8138]

The UK Amazon link doesn't work

[@bigtedshome]

@@jivano8138 Thanks I've changed it

[@ajstewart8210]

My lock has a bulge overlapping the gap to the side so I can only access it from below, then not all of the clip will go in or hardly wiggle due the window frame. Ideals please

[@bigtedshome]

I would try something narrower like a steel 6" rule if you have one

[@ajstewart8210]

@@bigtedshome Sorry I don't know what that is

[@bigtedshome]

@@ajstewart8210 amzn.to/3Skhpo4

[@janeclark4643]

The window is open but I can’t shut it because the handle is down and locked any help please I don’t have the key 🔑

[@saraheatonwriter]

My handle moves but the window doesn't open.. how do I fix that?

[@tabathasalmon]

Shame you can't use this trick to break into places. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@bigtedshome]

😂 Have a fantastic Christmas Tabatha 🎄

[@irbfenian2594]

Class

[@bigtedshome]

@@irbfenian2594 Thanks 🙂

[@janeclark4643]

What if you don’t have the key 🔑

[@bigtedshome]

@@janeclark4643 Try this kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHSZlJiqocSckLMsi=aNTpeYbQQdUSYpwh

[@Ppp-kk6hw]

Can you handle it 😅

[@bigtedshome]

@@Ppp-kk6hw 😂

[@adriantyler6859]

Better than losing your temper and ripping it off.

[@bigtedshome]

@adriantyler6859 much better 😂

[@bmwm6661]

🙏👍🏻🙏👍🏻🙏👍🏻🙏👍🏻

[@bigtedshome]

I'm glad it worked for you 😀

[@ianweatherley45]

Wow what a load of rubbish I have been repairing windows for 25 years believe me this is not a good video! Not all handle locks that way take the handle off measure the spindle length and buy the correct length that says you buying a hacksaw! When changing the handle lift the handle up take the bottom screw out push the handle down now the window won’t push open while taking the top screw out!!! Reverse this to fit new handle PS if the button doesn’t work just press the button and turn the handle you will be surprised how easy it breaks that bit so the handle will open

[@HenryBirtley-nx1vu]

thank you

[@bigtedshome]

@HenryBirtley-nx1vu Thanks Henry 🙂