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Hi all,
I recently bought a house with uPVC windows. All were unlocked with no keys, except the one I now need to use to get my sofa into the front room which is locked!
I've tried picking it with a mini-flathead screwdriver and also a windshield wiper blade as per various youtube videos but to no avail. Just went to a local locksmith with a photo of the handle and he more or less said, 'we'll have to come out and replace it - that'll be £90+labour+parts'. Of course he wouldn't tell me if there was a cheap work around alternative.
It being a uPVC window, I never need to lock it again as the interior handle is effectively a lock on its own as far as anyone trying to get in from the outside is concerned. I just need to get the damn thing unlocked!
I've read that most of the keys are very similar, so if I could locate one of the correct brand I might be in business. I've uploaded a picture of the handle so if anyone with any knowledge could advise me about what make it is, that'd be great.
Many thanks!
I recently bought a house with uPVC windows. All were unlocked with no keys, except the one I now need to use to get my sofa into the front room which is locked!
I've tried picking it with a mini-flathead screwdriver and also a windshield wiper blade as per various youtube videos but to no avail. Just went to a local locksmith with a photo of the handle and he more or less said, 'we'll have to come out and replace it - that'll be £90+labour+parts'. Of course he wouldn't tell me if there was a cheap work around alternative.
It being a uPVC window, I never need to lock it again as the interior handle is effectively a lock on its own as far as anyone trying to get in from the outside is concerned. I just need to get the damn thing unlocked!
I've read that most of the keys are very similar, so if I could locate one of the correct brand I might be in business. I've uploaded a picture of the handle so if anyone with any knowledge could advise me about what make it is, that'd be great.
Many thanks!