How to replace the hinges on a uPVC window
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Paddy's DIY - How to replace the hinges on a uPVC window
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In this video I’m going to show you how to replace the hinges on a uPVC window. The window in this video is a top hung window; it is the exact same process for replacing the hinges on a side hung window. This is also the same process for any other window type that uses friction stay window hinges. (eg. Timber / wooden windows or aluminium windows)
You can see in the video that there is a huge gap on one side of the window. This gap will start out very small, but will eventually get bigger and bigger over time. It is important to lubricate the hinges once or twice a year to prevent this from happening. It is also important to clean out any dirt from the hinges, as this can stop them moving freely and put strain on the hinges. Broken hinges are the number one cause of draughty windows. Replacing the hinges will fix this gap and will have the window closing tightly to the seals. A lot of people think that their seals have shrunk or need replacing, when in the majority of cases it's the hinges that need replacing.
Always take extra care when replacing the hinges on your window. Remember the bigger the sash, the heavier it’s going to be. Get someone to help you hold and lift the sash when you’re replacing the hinges.
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I love you!! I was looking for this advice! I am gonna follow your instructions and if it all works (im not much of a diy guy) I am gonna be you TWO beers sir!!
@@TheBestbackingtracks let me know how you get on 👍
If it works I will. Wish me luck
Thanks Paddy, replaced my hinges today. No more gap, or draft.
Thanks for the help and guidance, it's really appreciated. 👌
Glad it helped 👍
I find Irish DIY channels like this, explain things a LOT better than others.
Regarding alignment, I find nipping the screws up, but just enough to hold the sash, close the window (use the HEEL of your hand to get the position perfect) carefully open the window then simply tighten up the screws. Job done.
Whatever works, my friend 👍 I like to see where the mushrooms of the espag are in relation to the keeps, so i want the hinges held in position and test that the sash is opening and closing without them hitting the keeps.
I watched this a few weeks ago then went on Amazon and ordered 4 pairs of hinges. Total cost was £30. Took about 20 minutes per window. Now have no draughts and can’t hear the noise outside. I’d been quoted £150 for a company to come and do it for me.
The hardest part is getting the window back on because of how heavy and awkward they are.
Thanks for the video, you saved me a lot of cash.
Well done. Glad to hear you fixed them yourself 👍
Thank you, so easy to follow and actually see the issues one is going to face. All DIY videos should be like this, not slick miss half of the feel of the actual job. Thanks.
Thank you for this. The 13mm and 17mm depth information was invaluable as I have the 17mm one! It's even marked on them when I removed the window. Spacers needed, and now I know where to fit those too.
Glad it helped 👍
Thanks for the video chap, was going to pay someone £65 to replace my hinges, now i'm going to attempt it myself, so should cost £6 plus some elbow grease! You just saved me £59!
Glad it helped
Thank you for this, my window closes better than it ever has!
Glad it helped 👍
Never had to change a hinge before but your video made it so easy. I was done in less than an hour, would have been less but I had to realign one hinge. The window actually fits the frame better now as before, the diagonals never really lined up, great tip! Many thanks.
Excellent. Well done 👍
What a brilliant vid, many thanks, I have a window where the lock won't close, now I think if I take out the middle screw then looses the slotted top and bottom then let the window drop down it should allow the bolts to slide into the lock where they are a little high atm. Great editing, and commentary
If you take out the middle screw and let it drop down, it will make it worse. It'll make it even lower and the bolts will probably strike the window frame. You want to push it up when the middle screw is out.
@PaddysDiy i can see the pins of the lock arnt sitting down into the slot, they need to go lower to get under that lip
Excellent video from a guy who clearly knows his trade.
Thanks for the comment :)
Worked a treat, cheers. Had to use the packers on my opener, very straight forward process as shown in the video. I struggled on my own when removing/replacing the entire unit and like to think I'm fairly handy with DIY. Deffinately worth someone giving you a hand to take the weight of the window when taking off/replacing if you can find someone.
Glad it helped
Nice one Paddy, glad you explained the packers and hinge side.👍
Glad it helped
Thanks for sharing, makes me more confident to do the task with the hinges I just bought.
Glad it helped 👍
Very helpful. Most useful comment was the statement that fit would involve "trial and error". Helped me to adjust holes in sash to suit the fit.👍
Glad it helped
No need for any trial and error when replacing existing.
1 Remove sash from frame
2 Set hinges to closed position
3 Use combination square to measure height (or width) of hinge that juts out beyond end of the relevant part of the sash
4 Remove old hinges
5 Place the new closed hinge so it juts out the same amount as the old one
6 Mark the position of the other end of the hinge on the sash
Now you can open the hinge and do all your screw holes etc
That's what I did anyway and it worked first time, only problem I had was the window was so bloody heavy 😫
@@nobodydoesithalfasgoodasyou good idea
Thank you, a great video. Easy to follow, clear and informative. A great share. There should more subscribers too!
Excellent video...clearly explained and no timewasting. Thank you!
Thank you
Top man, you may have just saved my windows (and energy bills)! As an idea, I shall be using suction cup lifters to hold the window when I remove it.
What suction cups did you end up using, PP? Thanks!
I have three of these in my house and 2 fans for a two story and a basement. 3br 2 ba. And my house is cool while outside is 90. They are a little noisy but nothing to out of the ordinary. Absolutely recommend.
Lovely clear video Paddy. Many thanks and sorry to see that the shop is closed
Very helpful, I’m so glad these can be replaced. Thanks.
Glad it helped 👍
You tube at its best - all I need now is to work out what length of hinge I need. There are several standard lengths measured in inches: 10 inch, 12 inch and so on.
Thanks for the comment john :)
brilliant video as some geezer wanted £90 to sort this I'm all for the small business man making a living but looking at this video and given his experience looking at 30 mins max to complete the job
Thanks so much mate. This really helped me fix my broken bathroom window hinge 👌🏽👊🏽
Glad it helped 👍
Just changed the hinges on two of my uPVC windows that had gaps in the corners thanks to your detailed instructions.
I found the same uPVC hinges you used in Screwfix. Very smooth glide and snug fit.
Keep up the good work. Will change the third one another time. Can you do a video on replacing the seals and the glass too please?
Glad it helped 👍 yeah no problem, I can make those videos
Another great, informative video, Paddy. Thank you for sharing.
Christ. The one in this video came out nice and easy. I've just wrestled a 1100 x 900mm monster with a mangled hinge out of a 2nd floor window on my billy no mates. I'm grateful for the video, it gave me the confidence to crack on.
Follow up note. To anyone doing this job with a large window. Take the glass out first. It makes everything much easier. You can find videos on removing and refitting the beading.
Christ almighty. You must be superman to do that size on your own.
@@PaddysDiy I'm not going to be modest. I am verifiably a bit of a monster. Merry Christmas Paddy.
@@RealGeorg3 ha 🤣 fair play. Happy Christmas
Very good video with additional helpful tips. Should have more views !!!
great video, simple, clear and concise, thank you
Thanks for the comment Adrian
This is just what I needed. Thank you.
Finally, a good video on how to replace awning window hinges! Thank you!
Your welcome. Glad it helped :)
Thank you!! Watched all your videos very informative and easy to understand. Although not gonna be replacing hinges myself, I can now clearly communicate what needs to be fixed and how to check it when dealing with landlords and specialists. Which worth a lot! Thank you!! :)
Thanks for the comment Dasha. Exactly what i wanted to do with my videos. Help people understand and explain their issues to repair guys if they can't fix it themselves
Hi,what screws do u use.The reason i ask is my window hinges are fix with pop rivets so i am concerned how i can replace and adjust the hinges in situ.thanks
I drilled out the head of the rivets to release the windows, then pushed the rivets inside the frame. Provided you don't use too large a drill bit the original holes can then be pop-riveted again.
Saved me 200 quid with this video, legend!!
Love it
Very simple explanation as to how it is all done. Great job
This video has been a massive help. Thank you
Glad it helped you 👍
Cheers Paddy, this worked perfectly for me.
Thanks, I am watching these to try and see how easy I can covert a Patio door side window blank to an opening window by adding hinges, lock mech and handle. it's a narrow 300mm wide window though, any tips?
Great tutorial Paddy, thanks for taking the time to share. 👍
Glad it helped 👍
Hi Paddy, thanks for the video. When refitting, because I'm reusing the same screw holes the screws don't bite aswell. I know with wood I usually stick a cocktail stick or golf tee into a hole to help with this situation but what do you do for UPVC?
What i generally do is use a screw with a bigger thread. Generally the screws that are originally used are 4mm diameter. There are screws exactly for this scenario. If you search for upvc repair screws you'll find them. 4.3mm and 4.8mm diameter are the most common sizes for repair screws
Great video,thanks for taking the time to make it,your a hero.
Thanks for the comment 👍
Thanks exactly what I wanted. I need to check if mhy window matches the specs though, its old one, though double glazed so hoping its fairly modern tech
Glad it helped 👍
Thank you! It helped a lot
Brilliant thanks. Does the same apply to side openers then?
Good clear useful info with great tips.
Thanks Paddy this was very helpful
Thanks Paddy was useful, informative and easy to follow. 👍
Glad it helped
Hi Paddy, thanks for this. Do you have any tips on how to close the window whilst waiting for a new hinge? Also, Screwfix for example have a range of lengths, any suggestions on how to measure this accurately if one can't remove it initially? Thanks in advance!
If you can, push it closed from outside and close the handle. To measure for new hinges. Measure the length of the hinge section on the window frame. Measure in inches and round up or down to the closest inch. Standard sizes available will be 8 inch, 10 inch, 12 inch, 16 inch, 20 inch, 24 inch
Saved my life, thanks
Excellent video.
Cheers
mine just needed cleaning and re-lubricating its like new again now thanks for your help :)
Glad to hear :)
Would be more helpfull if you would compare two old hinges and show what is difference and what was reason of misplaced frame
You are so helpful. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this. Gonna give it a go. Our kitchen windows have gaps in them and we're using insulation tape to cover them. The hinges look like they're rotten, they're that bad.
Best of luck
Hi Paddy thanks very much for this video I bought 2 hinges and replaced them myself rather than pay someone to do it. The window opens and closes fine now 👍
I have a couple of questions if you don't mind: where the hinges attach to the frame they are in a kind of white sheath which prevented them sliding out so we had to take the hinges from the window first, what are they for?
Also when fitting the window back in the run up blocks (I think they're called) grinded together so I just removed one of them, how important are they?
Great video, I had problem when putting back on ,the top screws kept going round & round and we’re not bitting 😢
You'd need a wider screw if it's spinning
Thank You! Very helpful video, Do You have any idea how can I clean this type of windows outside from inside (5th floor). Many thanks.
Luna get a ladderless window cleaner
Excellent exemplary demonstration. Can only one side (left or right or upper or lower) be replaced at a time? Thank you
Glad it helped :) Always change both hinges. They have to be a matching set. If they don't match it won't open properly
@@PaddysDiy Thank you very much. Elaborating on this question, does only one hinge sustain the window while the other is being replaced. Thinking of this scenario as, for the single-handed DIYer, this might be an easier approach than to undo both upper and lower hinges at the same time. Thank you very much for a most helpful demonstration and reply.
Thanks Paddy, very helpful, hopefully get the bedroom window sorted now Winter's on it's way
Johnny Hoppers
Hi!
Can you please give me a link where to buy this kind of hinges? Or what is the specific name of them?
I live in Europe (Romania) and we don't have that type here.
Thanks!
can you do this from the inside if you are working on an upstairs window? or do you need someone on the outside on a ladder?
Yes i always do them from inside. Just take extra care. The bigger the sash is the heavier it will be. Get someone to help you hold it
One of those circular bolts that are part of the hinge has come off on one of my windows. But i found another hinge in storage with the same circular bolts, do you know how to remove them from the hinge?
No you'll have to replace the hinges
Hi there. My window in my house is not closing correctly ,it's a side hung window now on the lock side it's fine but on the opposite end it has about 4mm gap now I have recently changed the hinges as the gap was alot worse before this . Now my question is have I done something wrong when put the new hinges on or is there an adjustment screw I need to alter to bring that side in. Thanks you hopefully you can get back to me as soon as you can .
It sounds like they are fitted wrong. The hinges i use in the video are non handed. So you can open either hinge in the set to the left or the right. There are a lot of hinges out there that are handed eg. The right hand hinge has to be opened to the right. Sounds like you have them opened and fitted the wrong way
Many thanks for your very helpful video.
thank you
Brilliant. Hope it works for us. Thank you. Do all manufacturers provide the plastic adjusters or do can I order from you?
Most places will have them
Have fitted new hinges following this video thanks but there is a slight gap along the top edge and not sure he to adjust?
Are the hinges on your window on the left and right like the one in this video? Or are your hinges on the top and bottom?
@@PaddysDiy
Same as the video. Left and right. There is possibility that the old hinges were 17mm and I have fitted 13mm. I have hinge packers. Will this solve the problem?
@6johnward no the packers wouldn't affect that. I would say you have the hinge positioned on the sash too low. At the 2.50 mark in the video i mention this. You need to move the hinge position downward on the sash. This will have the effect of the moving the sash upwards when its back installed in the window frame. This will close the gap along the top. If you have the gap along the top at the left side only just move the left hinge. If it's across the whole top section, move both hinges
@@PaddysDiy OK but I’ve used the existing top holes on the sash as per the video and then drilled a new bottom hole to accommodate the longer length of the new hinge.
Thanks for the video. From Cyprus
Excellent and extremely helpful. Many thanks.
Glad it helped :)
i have to do this myself but my window is in alreay tried to re attached it like you said but it wont go in properly maybe the hinges are bent or something or maybe i attach left hinge first to window then frame then same with inside frame on window for right hand
then screw it in from outside any ideas
Many thanks, the video really helped fix the problem!
Thanks Keith. Glad it helped :)
Great video thanks, really me to order and replace the hinges on my upvc window.
Glad it helped :)
Hi paddy I just had a glazing company do this. I’ve opened the window for the first time and it has swung open and locked. I got a ladder outside but can’t seem to get it to pull in. Do u have any ideas thanks
Sounds like the friction adjustment might have been too loose and it swung out and got stuck. I'd get back on to the company that did it for you and get them back out to sort it
@@PaddysDiy thanks I will
A couple of mine are the same as this at the moment going to replace the hinges see if that's the issue if assume so as one side shuts the other has a gap an won't shut any further.
Hi there I have a question my window handle is jammed it is not lifting up I can't seem to lift my handle up to open the window the handle is stuck I'm trying everything I can to lift it up so I can unscrew the screw on the other side do you have any solution on what I can do
If you want to change the window orientation so that it locks at the top instead of the bottom is this possible?
You could flip it over and change it opening from top hung to bottom hung. You'd need a chain or something to stop it flying out when you open it. Gravity will pull it open everytime it's opened.
what would you do if the original hinge position was incorrect susing the same fixing holes not possible.. and too close to fix new ones? drill new hold in the hinge?
No i wouldn't drill holes in the hinge. Hard to know really without seeing it
Great video! One question though, what do you do if the holes in your window frame are very close but not exactly in line with the holes in the new hinge? I'm guessing you cant just polyfill fhe old holes and drill away later
Great question. Not an easy one to answer. I'm assuming the windows are pvc? Even if the new hole in the hinge is a couple of millimetres off the old hole you should be OK with screwing it in the new position. Polyfila would just crumble. You can get proper pvc fillers but they're not that cheap
hi sorry were these like for like hinges or universal
Universal
Hi
I don't have screws holding the hinges to the frame... I got something else but don't know what there called. Can u help pls?
Rivets most likely
Heyy Paddy could you make a video on a side swing window that has a gap on the top right corner, opposite the lock when closed. I think the window was swung open due to a gush of wind which has made it a bit stiff to close. Also the handle has gone a bit loose. Its a white PVC/UPVC bathroom window.
Thanks
No problem. Leave it with me and I'll make it. Subscribe to be notified of new videos
@@PaddysDiy thank you and sure will 👊💯
I fitted new top hinges..the corners line up..but now the handle wont close fully and doesnt lock easly it is very stiff..please help
I'd say the sash is slightly too low and the lock is rubbing the keeps as it closes. Adjust the hinges up if you have any space left. If you have no room left you'll have to move the hinges on the sash
Hi Paddy, great set of videos, one question at time mark 1:36 you can see that the old hinge has fitting lugs at the back to fit into the groove on the window, the new hinge doesnt, how do you stop the new hinge sitting lobsided inthe window frame slot ? I ran into this issue when trying to fit new hinges.
You can use a 4mm thick plastic glazing packer. You do it without the packer, you can line the hinge up so it straddles the either side of the groove. Takes a bit of finesse to get it to sit just right. When the screws are tight it won't move
after i take out the screws i can't the window out of the slots, is there a special technique?
Get someone to get a small screwdriver and pop one hinge out (while you are holding it) the other will follow.
Brilliant video ,just saved me £70 + ,robbing ****
Glad it helped 👍
How would you force open a tophung window like this? Mine is only opening a few inches and I can see very little of the hinges.. thanks.
Get wd40 or similar with a stray attachment and spray a good lot at what you can see of the hinge. Particularly in at either corners where the top of the hinge is located. Leave it for half an hour. Then grab the sash and move it in and out motion. Should eventually start to open out further. Good luck 👍
@@PaddysDiy thanks. I've tried wd40. I'll try some more.. 👍
That worked in the end with 3-IN-ONE, and bit of push/pull. Opens out more than enough now. Closes flush at the bottom, but a gap of maybe 10ml at the top of sash.. I take it that is a hinge issue? Anyway thanks for the help a charaid.
@Ali yep, hinges are broken. 👍glad you got it opened
Excellent video
thank you
I wanted to replace a broken hinge, but instead of normal screws, it had what looked like screws with a hole in the middle instead of a cross or a line. How do I get those out?
They are hex screws or star head screws.....to remove you will need allen keys or a hex head tip to fit a drill or screwdriver.....star head tips you will need to ask in your iron-monger,
hex screw has 6 sides, star head screws have finely machined grooves running around the head
I would hazard a guess and say they are hex headed screws.....Hope this helps.
Thank you very helpful video, thumbs up
Thanks Paddy
go raibh míle maith agat Ali
Hi Paddy,
Do you have side hung 10 inch Mila friction hinges? Can't find them
12 inch is the smallest side hung hinge made by any manufacturer. Some window fabricators use 10 inch top on hinges on their side hung windows for some reason
@@PaddysDiy good man thanks, is your site gonna be coming back or are you not selling remotely anymore?
@@piduino No i'm afraid i've closed the website
What if the holes don't line up with the holes from the old hinge?
At 2:59 and 5:07 you'll see that the middle screw hole doesn't line up with the old hole in the window. Reuse one of the screws that came out of the old hinge and drill it into the hole in the hinge. They're usually self tapping or self drilling heads tipped. So it will cut a new hole and fix in one go
Thanks. Very useful.
Glad it helped :)
What are the pins in the hinges called? One of my pins has fell out and now the window is slanted and won't work. Can I replace just the pin or will I need a new hinge?
Don't know what you mean by pins. Is it one of the joints that move that has broken on your hinge?
@@PaddysDiy yes one of the joints on the hinge
@@Dman-gu5fy I'm sure it's possible to maybe rivet the joint. How long it would last? Not very long i would imagine. Would it ever be as good as a new joint? I doubt it. It's not something I've ever done as a new set of hinges is so cheap and trying to repair a joint would take at least 10 times longer to try and repair.
@@PaddysDiy ok thanks for the replies, I'm just not sure on what hinge to order.
is it possible to change a bottom opening window to a side opening window just by removing bottom hinge to the side hinge on the same window?? Thanks
It would depend on the type of window you have. You would have to change the lock from the bottom to the side. did it before for a customer. There was holes left at the bottom of the window where the old handle was.
Thanks for the info, it may just be worth a try ,Vbrian.
Thank you sir 👍
Glad it helped 👍
Thank you great help
Glad it helped
Hello again, I managed to remove the old side hinges and fit new ones but the window now doesn't shut properly, any ideas. I followed the instructions on the hinges and opened them up according to the arrow direction. Luckily its not too cold just now here in Kent so a slight gap at the bottom for fresh air is fine but if it gets colder wifey will not be at all happy. Help please
Hi Tom, Is the gap along where the window handle / window lock is?
Thanks, yes the gap is along the bottom where the handle is, any ideas what I can do and where i'v gone wrong. The window opens out very smoothly and closes fine up to the point where it appears to get stuck.
Hi Tom, it sounds like the hinges are positioned to low on the sash. Look a 2:47 in the video. If you move the position of both hinges up 5mm on each side. It will have the effect of sash closing lower along the bottom. Hopefully that will sort it for you.
Thanks for the information, sounds like it could be the answer but will have to wait 'till the weather gets a bit warmer before I give it a try. Will let you know how I get on. Best wishes Slainte Tom
very helpful video, thanks!
Thanks Martin. Glad it helped :)
Very informative!
Someone please help me !
The hinge bended on my attic window , it is bigger than the one on this video .
I was unable to lock the window so I run to my neighbour for rescue .
He took off faulty part and we managed to close the window .
My question is .. is my window going to be fine until part will be replaced ?
I’m worried as it is attic window, so winds and upper flat etc .
I’m really looking forward for any information
HONORATA Kaczynska is it sorted now