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How to replace a window handle

How to Supervene upon a uPVC Window Handle that's Broken

A question nosotros are sometimes asked is how to set a uPVC window handle that's broken. Non a common issue, merely this can happen from rough clothing and tear so that the handle loosens and might go difficult to turn and lock. If this happens, we recommend that y'all replace the window handle unit.

To change the window handle is a relatively quick and piece of cake task – but only if you are replacing the window handle with the aforementioned way. It's essential to check that the new replacement window handle will fit into the holes on the uPVC window and that the spindle is the same size.

We recommend that to replace a window handle on a uPVC window, you use the exact aforementioned handle from the manufacturer. At Everest, we use handles that are universal on our double glazed windows to fit the spiral holes and you tin can even modify the colour of your window handle.

To replace the window handle with a different manner and size might not be possible depending on your window equally you might not exist able to drill new holes to fix the handle to the window.

Once you lot have your replacement window handle, the job merely takes five minutes with a screwdriver. Watch our Everest Adept in the video below to walk y'all through the steps of changing the handle on a uPVC window. You can also read the instructions beneath.

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Manual or Electrical Screwdriver Replacement Handle	5 minutes

How to supersede a window handle

Follow the 8 simple steps below to supervene upon your window handle.

Step 1

First, you lot volition demand to open your window and keep your window handle in the open up position.

Step ii

Secondly, most handles normally have spiral covers for aesthetic purposes. These are normally located higher up the handle and sometimes below the handle when it's open as shown.

Step 2

Step 3

Step iii

Remove the screw caps from the handle using a thin and narrow object, for case, a flat-headed screwdriver or a butter knife.

Step 4

Once removed unscrew the top and lesser screws of your handle. While you are removing you will demand to keep concord of the handle in case it falls as you don't desire the handle to break further or autumn and hurt you lot.

Step 4

Step 5

Stride five

When you have removed the handle, take your new handle and make sure that y'all motility this to the same position that yous took the onetime handle off, in the open position.