Window Operation & Repair One corner reaches the sill first. The other leaves a gap. And locking the window takes more effort than it should. A crooked-closing window doesn’t automatically need to be replaced. It does mean something is preventing...
WHD Repair Resources / Parts Identification A broken window lock, worn roller, or damaged handle can send you searching for a manufacturer’s name that’s nowhere to be found. Labels fade, paperwork disappears, and older windows may have been installed long...
Finding a replacement window part can sometimes be confusing for one simple reason: the new part may not look exactly like the one you removed. The window itself may be decades old and completely unchanged, yet the hardware originally installed...
Window hardware does not always fail the same way. Some parts bend, loosen, or wear gradually, while others crack with very little warning. The difference often comes down to the material, the type of load being placed on the part,...
A window sash can weigh far more than it feels like it does. Depending on its size, glass, and construction, a sash may weigh 20 pounds or more but when the window is working properly, you can often raise it...
A school window may look familiar at first glance, but the demands placed on it are very different from those of a typical residential window. Schools are high-use environments, and their windows often have to serve classrooms, corridors, gyms, offices,...
Replacing old window hardware does not always mean finding an exact visual copy of the original part. Manufacturers revise designs, materials change, and older components may eventually be replaced by newer versions. In many cases, old and new hardware can...
A replacement window balance can be the right length, fit into the jamb correctly, and look almost identical to the original and still be the wrong balance for the window. That is because a balance is not simply a part...
A window that sticks, scrapes, rattles, drops, or refuses to lock properly may seem like it has one obvious problem. In reality, similar symptoms can come from very different causes: wear, damage, or misalignment. Understanding the difference can make troubleshooting...
