UPVC Window Hinge Replacement and Egress Easy Clean Upgrade / Fitting

UPVC Window Hinge Replacement and Egress Easy Clean Upgrade / Fitting:-
Here's how I upgraded my existing UPVC windows to egress easy clean hinges, detailing the window removal and refit process with the replacement of the window hinges. Be very careful glass double glazed windows are heavy and easily damaged by gravity!
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Timestamps:-
0:01 Introduction and window cleaning problem.
01:45 Replacement hinge measuring considerations length & stack height.
02:52 Window removal method.
04:25 Easy clean hinge fitting method.
05:25 Fitting the new hinges to the window.
07:20 Window gasket damage.
07:30 Refitting the window to the new easy clean hinges.
10:27 Testing the easy clean position and hinge friction adjustment.
#EasyCleanWindow #EasyCleanHinges #TheRepairer

[@nigelpeace4416]

Thank mate for making this video. Of course I watched after changing window hinges. I realised I forgot to put the spacers in. So tomorrows job is to take the window out again and redo with the spacers. That was ground floor window. Feeling better about doing the upstairs ones after watching your video.

[@MatoRohacek]

Thanks for taking your time to share this - very helpful.

[@mkaz3997]

Ordered some friction stays about 10 mins ago. Then I saw this. Thank god for you mate! Nice one.

[@TheRepairer]

I hope all goes well.

[@mkaz3997]

@@TheRepairer You and me both bud!😄

[@catabaticanabatic3800]

I didn't even know they were an option. Thanks for this video.

[@TheRepairer]

Your welcome.

[@zulu59blue27]

Brilliant video, thanks for your help ☺👍

[@stevefacey5357]

Very helpful easy to follow - Thankyou

[@richardjennison2159]

Nice one, thanks for posting.

[@MultiKat33]

There so good saves a fortune in window cleaning bills.

[@TheRepairer]

I think they have paid for themselves already!

[@martincole34]

Nice video and well explained. I did one prior to watching this. Not a job for the faint hearted,

[@TheRepairer]

I’ve done four windows in total, I thought of the idea shortly after cleaning all the windows from a ladder! That was the last window I converted to easy clean hinges in the video.

[@davidcraigbrannan504]

Thank you for the video. I am going to have ago off the back of this. The vid was not clear one point tho, fitting the hinge to the double glazed unit what is the actual position of the plate to the bottom/top corner, there is overhang ‘claw’ so I’m not sure how much this overhangs or if there is a indication mark on the plate You referred to that you used the existing fixing points on yours. Apologies I don’t know the correct terminology for the parts……electricians for you 😁. Please advise the plate positions Regards Craig

[@dr6124]

Good video, well done. One of my windows seems to have a bit of gap between the glass window frame and the frame on the inside of the house. So i can hear the wind a little. I tried changing the window seals but it's still there. So maybe it's this i need to do. Do you know any other reason for the gap i have? The gap is at the lower inside corner and basically the window isn't butting up good against the frame when closed. Thanks a lot

[@TheRepairer]

Yes I had the same problem it was on the side opposite the catch that’s why I replaced the window hinges and thought I would upgrade them to easy clean at the same time. The problem has now gone after replacing the hinges. Lubricating the window hinges should also help close up the gap but I found that correct sealing to be an exercise in pot luck every time I closed the window hence the new hinge replacement which eliminated the problem!

[@Zaine22]

Hi there. My window in my house is not closing correctly ,it's a side hung window now on the lock side it's fine but on the opposite end it has about 4mm gap now I have recently changed the hinges as the gap was alot worse before this . Now my question is have I done something wrong when put the new hinges on or is there an adjustment screw I need to alter to bring that side in. Thanks you hopefully you can get back to me as soon as you can .

[@TheRepairer]

It may be possible to slide the window in relation to the frame by 4mm by slackening the window hinge screws as there are two oval screw holes on the hinge for adjusting and one round hole for securing the hinge in the desired place.

[@davesmith6193]

I liked this a lot. You have inspired me to do my window. And luckily enough. My hinges are the same as the ones you are putting on. Would you mind telling me where you bought them from? Thanks very much. Old Dave...

[@TheRepairer]

Sourced from EBay

[@davesmith6193]

@@TheRepairer Hi. Thanks for your reply. I'm trying to replace like for like. Mainly because the fixing holes should all lineup, by doing that...Maybe.I've searched eBay(Probable not enough). I've not been able to locate that very make. Mine has the green guide blocks like yours. Any idea if you can just buy the green blocks? Mine are worn out. I've subscribed to your channel now. It's brilliant. Thanks again Dave. Not really old. But getting on a bit..

[@TheRepairer]

@@davesmith6193 These look like the ones I used www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ERA-REFLEX-16-16-5mm-Friction-hinges-Side-hung-Egress-easy-clean-/113604276761?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

[@pauldeakin3413]

Video is very good and you make that job look easy but I don't think I'd dare attempt that. Some of my windows have got a gap down the hinge side and it varies each time I close the windows. Sometimes the gaps ok and other times its about 6 or 8 mm too wide at the top or bottom or sometimes all the way down. When it happens, there's a big draught blowing in. Freezing this week at night. Could this be that the hinges just need cleaning and oiling?

[@TheRepairer]

It’s likely that the hinges need replacement, do try lubricant first as it easy to try and will likely improve them to some degree. This is the reason I upgraded the windows to easy clean hinges as I was forced to replace them anyway and thought I’d try to upgrade them in the process.If your window gaskets are less than supple they aren’t to difficult to replace just fiddly.

[@pauldeakin3413]

@@TheRepairer Thanks for the reply. I’ll try that first in the morning. If I have to do the new hinges I’ll try to take the glass out. I wouldn’t dare try it with the glass in. I’d probably drop the lot and finish up with the biggest gap ever, no window at all lol. Do you know how to tell if I can get the glass out from inside

[@TheRepairer]

@@pauldeakin3413 You will see a join at each corner in the window beading on the inside if it’s suitable for inside glass removal. The window in the video isn’t but the glass can be removed from the outside (common with older windows).

[@pauldeakin3413]

@@TheRepairer I’ve looked and I can get the glass out from the inside. I’ve tried lubing the hinges but it didn’t work. Not surprising though. They’ve been in about 15 years. I’ve seen on the hinges that they are easy clean from logo on the black plastic but never knew until today. I’ve just ordered a new easy clean hinge today for 1 window just to make sure I’m getting it the right way round. Thanks again. Very helpful.

[@TheRepairer]

Your welcome, best of luck

[@l0rdcpl338]

My window hinges were using rivets, how do i change it to screws? with the prebuilt holes from the rivets?

[@TheRepairer]

I’ve not experienced this, I suppose it could be a production cost cutting measure assuming rivets are cheaper than screws. Everything from stack height and hole spacing needs to be checked to prevent misalignment before drilling out the rivets.I think I’d tread carefully maybe drill one rivet out and find some suitable screws checking that the screw heads clear the hinge when closing the window as rivets are quite flush fit.

[@lucapuzzoli8363]

Hi, My widows have a gap on the top corner above the handle. I can literally see sun light trough the gap, would that be caused by damaged hinges. Thanks great job there

[@TheRepairer]

Hinges could be worn, . It could also require adjustment or be a degenerated gasket as they shrink with age. difficult to say without seeing it.

[@MartinaKeyte]

@@TheRepairer How would you adjust said gap, please? I've also got that gap (top on the side opposite the window handle) and can push the window in from the outside (thankfully ground-floor, despite the easy-clean!), but next time the window is opened, the gap reappears after closing it. I've tried to find a way of bringing the window deeper into the frame, but don't seem to get how to adjust it! Am now going to replace hinges in the hope that this will fix it, but even then I don't quite understand why new hinges would do a better job! The old ones aren't bent or anything - not sure where that much wear could come from, that there is a 5mm gap at the side at the top of the window. I clearly don't quite grasp the way this works yet! Anyway, nice video - thanks a lot.

[@TheRepairer]

I know exactly where you are coming from I was in disbelief that my hinges were worn to that extent. I converted to easy clean so it justified the effort required. Prior to the conversation I found that if got the hinges Well lubricated, it took some of the gap up but this was hit and miss and provided a poor air seal.

[@arkadiuszmichalowski2585]

Hello. I did just like you did in the video. But after installing the new hinges, the window won't close. Can you advise something?

[@TheRepairer]

Is the hinge tight, there is a screw to adjust the tension.

[@stuarthunt9999]

I have a slight air gap half way up the window (at the hinge side) rather than top or bottom corner bias), will replacing the hinges solve this?

[@TheRepairer]

That’s why I replaced the hinges on this window, hopefully it will but it’s difficult to say without looking.

[@procanvas]

If i only need to change the bottom hinge, will the top hinge hold the window up and in situ whilst i swap the bottom hinge?

[@TheRepairer]

Yes , but the window will sag whilst changing the hinge this will get worse the more the window is open.

[@elvisoorloff224]

If you only change one hinge but don't use the exact same brand and size hinge currently in then you may have issues with the opening of it as the different brands open slightly different and different angles so will have a crooked window when opening, they come as a pair for this reason so you replace together so they wear at the same time and there the same. 👍

[@dinocitozi9216]

Yesterday I change my window Lock where I remove the window completely. I was not able to do by myself was 2 of us doing it. well done for screwing it back on again on your own. I have a little challenge as 2 windows dont seem to open at all as lock is all broken. It has a lock up and one down and in the middle I have no where to grab it from and open. I am stuck with 2 others I managed to open the others fine.

[@TheRepairer]

I take it your turning the handle for the two windows and nothing is happening. Sounds like a failed gearbox issue I had on another window. I managed to fit a small Allen key 2-3mm in the gap between the panels and override the gearbox mechanism using mole grips the grip the Allen key and some force and persistence . I bent the Allen key in the process (didn’t care) but managed to open the window and source and fit a replacement gearbox.

[@dinocitozi9216]

@@TheRepairer did you put the Allen key where handle was?

[@TheRepairer]

No in the gap between the window that’s stuck and the frame. I just felt around for a catch then pulled on the Allen key with the mole grips

[@dinocitozi9216]

@@TheRepairer I know what you mean. At my windows you can't seem to do that as it hasn't got the mushroom clip if I can call it like that. Instead goes inside the metal whole no sure how to get to it. I need to try and send a picture as how it looks like as I find difficult to explain.

[@jesf2]

take the glass out of the casement first. that takes about 2 minutes and it makes the window weigh almost nothing so its far easier

[@TheRepairer]

A Good point which may help someone, achieve the task, I agree that would have been the best option to lighten the load and make the job easier if I could have removed the glazing from the inside of the house. The windows are quite old but still good, I frequently get window company salesman door knocking trying to sell me new windows as they can tell the approximate age of the windows by the glass being removable from the outside!

[@fa2919]

Ph2 screws with pz2 bits. Aarrgggghhh.

[@zarasbubble1748]

I just wanted to say for anyone that may be looking this up… This is actually a downgrade not an upgrade.. The hinges you had on were Fire Escape window hinges, it allows for the window to open fully so you can escape through it. The ones fitted allow you to clean them but you may struggle to escape if the worse happens. Consider if you’d be able to clean the windows with a ladder and pole instead..

[@TheRepairer]

I can’t agree with that, the new hinges are the fire escape hinges the old hinges weren’t.

[@davidcraigbrannan504]

Not sure this guy watched video all the way thru the window clearly opens to a full 90degree.