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Problem with the latch on a newish PVC window

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  • 26-08-2007 11:06pm
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    netman
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    I'm having problems with the window upstairs, it's a relatively new house, 6 years old, standard double-glazed PVC windows throughout. I'm guessing they're the same ones that go into all new houses.

    The handle isn't locking the window anymore, when I look at the bits on the side of the window that are supposed to slide up and down they're not moving at all.

    I took the handle off and saw that there's a square bit that goes into the window, and the bit inside it seems broken. The handle just spins inside it.

    At the moment I'm just pulling the window shut, but I obviously can't lock it and it's not fully closing either.

    Anyone know if it's possible to replace the bit inside the window, and where to get it?


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    ircoha
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    in north co dub see window doctor on 890 1396, they are in swords


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    netman
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    hi, thanks for that, i took the window lock off this morning and gave window doctor a ring.

    the fella there told me it's gonna be 125 euro to fix, which seemed a bit steep.

    so i checked good ole google for the lock manufacturer and found out they have premises in the kilbarrack industrial estate. drove there and bought a new lock for 5 euro.. that's value for money!

    in case anyone else needs this type of stuff in the future, if the manufacturer is mila you can give them a shout at 01 8390402


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