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

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How to open a jammed or locked upvc window lock. A locking window handle that won't open can be easily unlocked using basic DIY tools. If your espag window lock is seized and the handle is stuck, you can open the locked handle by using the belt clip of a measuring tape to unlock the jammed locking mechanism. Step by step instructions show how to unlock and replace a jammed window handle.
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@annjanewilliams День назад

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 День назад

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

@jivano8138 Месяц назад

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!

@r1273m 2 месяца назад

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

@bigtedshome 2 месяца назад

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

@paulm5443 7 дней назад

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 7 дней назад

@paulm5443 Thanks Paul 🙂

@SwingBandHeaven Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

@possys2 4 месяца назад

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

@bigtedshome 4 месяца назад

That's great 👍

@LeaF-n1z Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

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

@jivano8138 Месяц назад

What did you use to open it?

@andy77norris 16 часов назад

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

@bigtedshome 15 часов назад

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

@Ruth-sc9cn Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

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

@Septimus111 2 месяца назад

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 2 месяца назад

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

@andareon 2 месяца назад

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 2 месяца назад

I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

@ziadmannan1681 3 месяца назад

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 3 месяца назад

You're welcome 🙂

@shariholden1073 3 месяца назад

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

@bigtedshome 3 месяца назад

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

@msmoneypenny087 3 месяца назад

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

@bigtedshome 3 месяца назад

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

@jivano8138 Месяц назад

What did you use to open it?

@SB-du4vy 9 дней назад

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

@bigtedshome 9 дней назад

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

@jamesjenner3381 Месяц назад

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

@bigtedshome Месяц назад

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

@VV-qq9rs 2 месяца назад

Many thanks for sharing❤

@bigtedshome 2 месяца назад

You're welcome 😊

@billdollars7793 Месяц назад

Well explained job done ✔️

@bigtedshome Месяц назад

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

@kazmay6867 Месяц назад

Thank you so much right to the problem brill 👏

@bigtedshome Месяц назад

Thanks Kaz 😃

@scudosmyth784 2 месяца назад

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.

@RobertDavies-t8t 3 месяца назад

Worked like a charm. Thanks!

@bigtedshome 3 месяца назад

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

@tightmeldrew 6 месяцев назад

Not all heroes wear capes. Thanks!

@bigtedshome 6 месяцев назад

I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

@octobeastX 6 месяцев назад

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

@bigtedshome 6 месяцев назад

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

@akuaoteng9000 5 месяцев назад

This also worked for me. Thanks

@jacquelinedoneo3362 4 месяца назад

Window stuck but lock working

@Pete.Ty1 9 месяцев назад

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

@shakeel1411 Месяц назад

Thank u life saver ❤appreciate the vedio upload

@bigtedshome Месяц назад

I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

@briangordon1767 7 месяцев назад

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

@bigtedshome 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Brian. I hope it goes well tomorrow 👍

@Darren66860 6 месяцев назад

Very helpful video, thank you very much.

@bigtedshome 6 месяцев назад

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

@rabmc Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

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 🙂

@tennisphotography 5 месяцев назад

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

@bigtedshome 5 месяцев назад

Soon be time to have all the windows open 😃

@prittkalsi6636 3 месяца назад

tried it and it worked

@bigtedshome 3 месяца назад

I'm glad you found it useful 🙂

@IRISH-SPARTAN 2 месяца назад

Brilliant thanks,worked a treat

@BigTedsTravel 2 месяца назад

Cheers! I'm glad it worked for you 👍

@NeilBates-k3t 2 месяца назад

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

@bigtedshome 2 месяца назад

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

@janeclark4643 День назад

I’ve just subscribed thank you

@sheelz321 4 месяца назад

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 4 месяца назад

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

@bigtedshome 4 месяца назад

I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂

@GiggleBytes2011 9 месяцев назад

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

@bigtedshome 9 месяцев назад

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

@damianmckenna9899 Месяц назад

Great little fix👍

@bigtedshome Месяц назад

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

@alexrice2268 6 месяцев назад

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

@bigtedshome 6 месяцев назад

That's great 👍

@lynnbentley9389 2 месяца назад

Thanks for that, I will be giving it ago.

@bigtedshome 2 месяца назад

I hope it works for you. Good luck!

@shafhussain929 Месяц назад

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

@bigtedshome Месяц назад

@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 Месяц назад

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

@bigtedshome Месяц назад

@@shafhussain929 That's great 👍

@marykirrane4327 9 месяцев назад

Thank you Big Ted.

@bigtedshome 9 месяцев назад

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

@Prachi-jz8bi 4 месяца назад

This worked... thank you ..

@bigtedshome 4 месяца назад

That's great 👍

@guymoore9200 3 месяца назад

Thanks awesome advice 👍🏼🙏

@bigtedshome 3 месяца назад

Thanks Guy 👍

@talatshahzad9154 5 месяцев назад

Fantastic video thanks mate

@bigtedshome 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the great feedback 👍

@williamdabbs1075 Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

@@williamdabbs1075 Thanks for the tip 👍

@jjpk4702 7 месяцев назад

Thats brilliant thank you

@bigtedshome 7 месяцев назад

I'm glad you found it helpful 🙂

@yp2654 5 месяцев назад

Top guy ! Amazing

@bigtedshome 5 месяцев назад

Cheers 👍

@tonycuckoo4719 8 месяцев назад

Thank you

@bigtedshome 8 месяцев назад

Thanks Tony 👍

@Steven-ly9ei 6 месяцев назад

God damn hero!

@bigtedshome 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Steven 🙂

@catherinecunningham1811 2 месяца назад

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

@bigtedshome 2 месяца назад

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

@catherinecunningham1811 2 месяца назад

@@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!

@janeclark4643 День назад

Will any handle fit any window

@Pablo-uz4bp 3 месяца назад

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 3 месяца назад

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 🙂

@irbfenian2594 Месяц назад

Class

@bigtedshome Месяц назад

@@irbfenian2594 Thanks 🙂

@Pete.Ty1 9 месяцев назад

👍👍👍.Thank you

@bigtedshome 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Pete. Have a great Christmas 🎄

@NafeesNisthar Месяц назад

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

@janeclark4643 День назад

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 🔑

@SGaming-cw7vh Месяц назад

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

@jivano8138 Месяц назад

Are the spindles of different lengths?

@bigtedshome Месяц назад

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

@ruthlee7302 Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

@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

@tabathasalmon 9 месяцев назад

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

@bigtedshome 9 месяцев назад

😂 Have a fantastic Christmas Tabatha 🎄

@droidgeist 9 дней назад

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 9 дней назад

@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 9 дней назад

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

@jivano8138 Месяц назад

The UK Amazon link doesn't work

@bigtedshome Месяц назад

@@jivano8138 Thanks I've changed it

@saraheatonwriter Месяц назад

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

@ajstewart8210 2 месяца назад

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 2 месяца назад

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

@ajstewart8210 2 месяца назад

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

@bigtedshome 2 месяца назад

@@ajstewart8210 amzn.to/3Skhpo4

@janeclark4643 День назад

What if you don’t have the key 🔑

@bigtedshome День назад

@@janeclark4643 Try this ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rC6cetl_iZQ.htmlsi=aNTpeYbQQdUSYpwh