How to Easily Remove and Replace a Standard Espag Window Handle (Step-by-Step Guide)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- In this quick and easy tutorial, we show you how to remove and replace a standard espag/spindle window handle. Whether you're dealing with a broken handle or simply upgrading your window hardware, this guide walks you through the process step by step.
What You’ll Learn:
How to remove an old window handle by taking off the cover cap and unscrewing the two fixing screws.
A simple method for installing a new espag handle, replacing it like-for-like.
A look at the Smart Spindle Espag Handle we used, which comes with multiple spindle lengths to fit a wide range of uPVC window profiles. The included screws can also be trimmed down to size to suit your window.
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Why Replace Your Window Handle?
Upgrading or replacing a worn-out window handle can improve both the function and appearance of your windows. Our step-by-step guide will help you carry out this quick repair with confidence, saving you time and money.
For any questions, feel free to drop a comment or email us at sales@dgpsuk.com. Thanks for watching, and don't forget to subscribe for more DIY tips and home improvement tutorials!
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Just wanted to mention how much your video helped. Popped to the shops to get a spare handle, followed your process and it was an easy fix! Big thanks bud.
Cheers really appreciate the kind words 😊 just happy to help
Thank you, just changed my handle, thank you
Very welcome and thank you for commenting 😊
I am not skilled at all and was already thinking in paying a handyman to change my window handle but I decided to check youtube for a video that could help me do the job.And yours was by far the easiest and most clear video.Went to the shops bought the handle and in 20minutes the job was done.Thank you for having the time to post such fantastic and helpfull videos.
Many thanks, means a lot. I do these at the weekend on request and a few extra videos of what i think would help people 😊 so these comments make it all worthwhile. Thank you
Thanks
@@albertocardinali5134 very welcome
1:13 Its best to smooth off the ridges around the holes to ensure its sitting flush.
Great instruction video thank you.
Very clear and straight to the point 👍
Thank you, try my best just to say it as it is 👍 😊
Excellent 👏 🎊 🎈
Thank you 😊
My aluminum window kitchen & bedrooms have pop rivets rather than screws the types youd see on hinges.😭.
Ever encounter these?
@@CabOnTarget yes they are a pain, but just need to use a 6mm drill bit and drill the heads of to remove the handle then you can either rerivet or screw a new handle on. 👍
@@DGPSUK Cheers I think ill do that so.
Hi. The problem is that the spindle is stuck in the window. So I can remove the handle but the spindle is still inside and I cannot take it off. It just doesn’t move. What can I do?
Hi, try soaking it overnight with WD40 or a good penetrating oil. It's seized onto the main lock case. Do you live near the coast?
You may need to use excessive force if it doesn't release unfortunately.
Did you manage to sort this? Having the same trouble with our window.
I can't even remove the cover cap!
Hi send me an image to sales@dgpsuk.com
@@DGPSUK I managed it in the end! However, I appreciate your swift response! Thank you
@@steveaga4683 excellent 👌 and very welcome
@@DGPSUK As I said, I managed to remove the handle, but I still can't get the mechanism to work. Window is still shut in the partially open stage! Looks like the whole mechanism inside the window is buggered!
@@steveaga4683 can you email me an image of the lock and I'll identify it for you 👍
Hi
Installed a new window handle replacing an old rusty one. Old one worked fine just replaced to freshen up.
1 went on well and worked fine but when I got to the others the new handle fit ok but the handle wouldn’t open once installed. Spindle length appeared to be ok but could this be the cause of the handle not opening?
Cheers
Hi, normally this would mean the actual window lock itself is seized or broken. Send some images/videos over to sales@dgpsuk.com
My top bathroom window handle was just flopping about with the window locked, the handle not doing anything. Took it off with the two screws.The spindle had almost disappeared into the mechanism. Had to fish it out with some tweezers. Tapped it back in to the handle as it appears to be a friction fit. Refitted it with a bit of difficulty.With the window open fitted the handle in the open position and all is good. Makes you wonder if a longer spindle should have been fittted in the first place. Is it a common thing these spindles working loose?
Hi, yes it's fairly common for the spindles to get stuck in the locks, we see it a lot in our coastal area due to the salt air. The spindle should be long enough to just pop out the other side of the lock when installed.
My handle wont lock or open when i put the handle on ... Just no movement of the inner device. The handle works opening and closing but the windows just stays the same. Any ideas?
Hi, sounds like the main window lock, if you can take some pictures and email over too sales@dgpsuk.com we should be able to help with a replacement lock.
Hi, my handle has snapped completely and I can push the window open as usual, But the handle won’t lock the window which is the most important part, do I just unscrew the broken ans and screw the new one in ? Just easy like that
Hi, yes you should be able to unscrew the base of the handle from the frame and then install the new handle in the open position. Any issues drop us some images etc. To sales@dgpsuk.com
@@DGPSUK how do I know what length handle I need ?
@@Polski2222 the handle we have in our link in our description comes with all sizes of spindles so one will work for you. It's the size from base of handle to end.
Hi there, over the last few years a few of my Windows won’t open. The handle turns but the window won’t push open. One by one this has been happening and now I have 3 Windows that won’t open! Is this likely to be that the spindles have worn over time? Can I buy replacement spindles from you, or is it easier just to buy a new handle? I’m thinking of replacing all the handles on my Windows as it’s probably a matter of time before they all ending up going!
Hi, it could be the spindles have worn or the actual locking mechanism is broken, try a good handle in a window that doesn't work to see which is the issue. Send some images over to sales@dgpsuk.com for lock identification if you find it's the lock, but yes easier to replace the whole handle rather than the spindles themselves. Regards Steven
@@DGPSUK thanks for the reply. Do you need any pictures in particular?
@@DGPSUK hi there, I’ve emailed some pics over to you now, I think it could be the locking mechanism!
What do if under the cover there’s no screws? Just like rivets or something?
Hi, could you send some images to sales@dgpsuk.com
Hi, my bathroom window handle has snapped off completely, the window is unlocked. When trying to get it off the screws won't budge, one of them is rusted on the head of the screw. I've tried using wd40 to loosen them and tried a rubber ban to get a better grip on the head of the screw but neither of those worked. Do you have any ideas apart from having to drill them out? (The windows are only a couple of years old!) Thanks so much!
Hi, please send us some images to sales@dgpsuk.com, but it does sound like you will need to drill the heads off.
My bathroom window handle has become loose and wobbles everytime we open/close. I tried to tighten the screws however the screws wouldn't tighten so I bought another handle and installed using the new handle and screws but the screws are still not screwing on I tired screwing in for almost 5 minutes but it's on ongoing cycle. Could you suggest anything please. I can provide images/videos if required.
Many thanks
Hi, this sounds like an issue with the main lock in the window that the handle operates, could you email some images of the window, handle and the lock which is visible when open. Send to sales@dgpsuk.com
Regards Steven
@@DGPSUK I tried sending to the email address you provided however its not working
@@DGPSUK sent.
is this left or right handle i got a universal one but does turn the other way round
These are non handed so suit both ways. Normally handed handles are a cranked shape.
@DGPSUK I had a daft question - bought a universal handle. I want to open to left, so locked when inline with the mechanism (down) and left and open. Atm it is going to the top to open. Is it upside down? How does it 'know' which way around it is working? Do I need to spin the spindle? Sorry daft I know.
@@lucylindsay3442 Hi are you installing the handle different to what it was originally, if so you need to remove the lock and reverse it, you will also need to move the locking keeps.
Let me know if you would like a video done to show what I mean. 👍
Thank you - definitely was being daft but I finally have a replaced handle. V. V. Helpful video (although cutting the screws was also 'fun').
Can you use the old spindle in the new handle
Hi, you could yes, but our multi handles come with 5 various sized spindles to suit all window types.
Thank you. I can fix this myself
Very welcome, of course you can 😊
a lot of thanks
Very welcome 🤗
Excellent 😊
Thank you 🙏