Windows doesn't open. Advice needed.

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ClintonWestwood

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• 13 Sep 2019

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Good day.

I have a UPVC window in my bathroom that unlatches (Or so it seems) but when I come to open it, it moves about 5mm then stops. I have posted a video (Link below) to better illustrate the problem.

As ever, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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• 13 Sep 2019

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Wow an old Anglian window!

At a guess I would say it's as simple as the cams on the opener are catching the frame, try using a scraper between the two and lever them apart, anything flat and rigid should do. Also try thumping the mullion over to the right, that might help gain a bit more room for the cams to free up

 

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crank39 said:

Wow an old Anglian window!

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Are these windows really old and would you recommend changing them? Though they do seem to be in good condition.

Many thanks for the tip.

 

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• 13 Sep 2019

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The lever cam may be worn so does not fully align when opening, remove handle and use a screwdriver to tune the cam, note, it may not need turning fully or may need turning just beyond normal postion to align everything and allow it to open.

 

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• 13 Sep 2019

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Turns out a screen fastening the metal trim to the frame has portion loose and the head was doing me opening it. A bit of brute force and a slightly chipped but of PVC got it open. Probably need to use a wider diameter screw though as it will come loose again soon.

Thanks for the tips.