Thank you sir!!! I have been sleeping daily with the window unlatched, just never told anyone about it...JUST to find out the window opens from the top. I just went and pushed the top up and viola....the latch fits perfectly. You're the BEST!!!
omg, you are a life savior! I've been stressed about this at the dorm for so long and since I live on the first floor, I was so afraid that people might break in. It's a very easy fix and thanks so much for uploading this video!
I keep coming back to this video each year when I take my portable air conditioner out of my windows due to hurricane power outages. It seems to always misalign my windows and I forget what it is I am supposed to do. Thanks. You are like my personal handy man!!
Thank you for trouble shooting this. I was cleaning windows for Christmas candles and thought I would have to call the vendor on one that wouldn't lock. It had slipped from the top as you demonstrated. Many thanks and happy holidays!
Thank you! You saved me from having to call the installer about my 3-month-old double-hung window that used to seat/seal very well but I opened it a few days ago to vacuum the track and thought I closed and locked it, but I kept hearing traffic noise that sounded a little louder. Today, I finally realized that one of the windows was not seated in the bottom track well enough to actually lock (though I had gone through the motions of locking it and thought it was locked, LOL). Yep, just had to push the upper portion of the window a tiny bit and then the lower portion seated itself and locked quite nicely. Now, my installer would not have minded stopping by to look it over and help me, but I hate to be helpless AND an idiot!
I can't thank you enough 😭😭seriously..safety is a huge issue and now, I don't have to worry! It wouldn't lock, its 11pm and I'm like...what do I do?! Thank you so so so much!
Thank you for this video I bought a home last year with pretty newer windows in it I've been having issues locking them and I tried what you mentioned about pushing the top sash up all my windows were like this now they all lock properly thanks again you probably saved me a decent amount of money.
Thank you i fixed my window snd now it locks I did not have to call the maintenance men of the apartment complex and I am so happy thank you all so much.
Great video, thanks for showing how to unhinge the window, this was a problem in 3/9 of my windows and I had no idea how to fix em... first time homeowner things.
Thanks a lot for the video! My wife notified me that one of our windows wouldn't lock and when I took a look, everything looked good. New home owner so I never knew about the top portion of the window sagging down a bit and needing to be pushed up. Worked like a charm!
Everything looks fine; I just had to stand on a stool and push down with all my strength to get the catch to match so the windows wood lock. I will remember to keep them that way! I think the weather stripping was fully expanded and probably cold and hard to compress. Good to know for next year!
I rotated the pivot block and let it raise, then made it point straight up again as you instructed. But when I closed the window, the pivot bar did not engage with the pivot block. Any tips on what to do now?
Thanks! What a life saver. Here I was thinking that I needed new windows and all I had to do was push up on the top and down on the bottom to lock them.
Doug YOU ARE SO AWESOME! We were trying to head out of town but couldn’t lock two windows. After struggling for a couple hours, finally did a search and got your video recommendation! Your first suggestion, pushing up the upper sash, was EXACTLY what was wrong! Ten minutes later both windows locked and we were on our way!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
My problem is the pivot block is still attached but the window won’t close enough to lock, which causes the top sash to begin to fall. Since there’s no screen, it allows lots of bugs to get into my room. I’ve already checked and there’s nothing blocking the window from closing in the window housing or on the sashes themselves. It’s as if it’s simply the wrong size.
I have a friend who has just up & down vinyl windows no tilting Many of them cannot lock. I've had a friend push up the top sash I pushed on the bottom one. The locking device will not align with each other. No debri in window tracks! HELP!!!
This didn’t work because the pivot block is attracted to the sash. But no matter how hard I try to seat the top and bottom of the window it will not lock.
Crappy windows, shouldn't have to do all this to lock them. I've had to push the upper sash up constantly to lock them and when you're short and have things in the way (furniture, tables) it makes it hard to do. Wish my landlady would have chose something else. 😡
Thank you sir!!! I have been sleeping daily with the window unlatched, just never told anyone about it...JUST to find out the window opens from the top. I just went and pushed the top up and viola....the latch fits perfectly. You're the BEST!!!
omg, you are a life savior! I've been stressed about this at the dorm for so long and since I live on the first floor, I was so afraid that people might break in. It's a very easy fix and thanks so much for uploading this video!
I keep coming back to this video each year when I take my portable air conditioner out of my windows due to hurricane power outages. It seems to always misalign my windows and I forget what it is I am supposed to do. Thanks. You are like my personal handy man!!
Thank you for trouble shooting this. I was cleaning windows for Christmas candles and thought I would have to call the vendor on one that wouldn't lock. It had slipped from the top as you demonstrated. Many thanks and happy holidays!
Thank you i had no idea the windows in my house were like that now all of them lock easily. Thank God for youtube!
Thank you, i got cussed out this morning for this and decided to stay home to fix it 😂😂😂 u save me some bucks
Thank you very much sir. You are awesome! The balance system from my window was disconnected, and with your guidance, it's working again!
Mine too ...after like 4 hours of trying to figure it out. 😩😊
Thank you for easing my anxiety of being kidnapped and killed in my sleep
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Yeah just saw night stalker on Netflix I was FREAKING OUT
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Me too
😂Exactly
Amazing advice. The first tip of checking if the upper window was shut all the way fixed it!
6 years ago and you just helped me today! Thank you!
Thank you! You saved me from having to call the installer about my 3-month-old double-hung window that used to seat/seal very well but I opened it a few days ago to vacuum the track and thought I closed and locked it, but I kept hearing traffic noise that sounded a little louder. Today, I finally realized that one of the windows was not seated in the bottom track well enough to actually lock (though I had gone through the motions of locking it and thought it was locked, LOL). Yep, just had to push the upper portion of the window a tiny bit and then the lower portion seated itself and locked quite nicely. Now, my installer would not have minded stopping by to look it over and help me, but I hate to be helpless AND an idiot!
I can't thank you enough 😭😭seriously..safety is a huge issue and now, I don't have to worry! It wouldn't lock, its 11pm and I'm like...what do I do?! Thank you so so so much!
Thank you ! I fixed my window after watching the video within a minute.very helpful.
Thank you so much! Helped me fix my window in less than 2 minutes.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Simply pushing the top up fixed the problem of 2 windows !! You saved me a good amount of money! Thanks!
Thank you! Pushing the top up was a lifesaver!
Your window lock troubleshooting video was spot-on & helped me in about 2 minutes! Thank U!!
Thank you so much I have really tiny window thank god I found this amazing video 😊
Thank you for this video I bought a home last year with pretty newer windows in it I've been having issues locking them and I tried what you mentioned about pushing the top sash up all my windows were like this now they all lock properly thanks again you probably saved me a decent amount of money.
Thank you I was smoking meth in my baby sisters room and I thought I broke the window your a lifesaver
Lmao tf
Thank you. I was about to call service till I saw your video. Great healp.
Thank you for your video, very clear and very instructive, you helped me to lack the window!!
Thank You !! Simply pushing the top up fixed the problem !!
THANK YOU SO MUCH, I’m up at 5:47 am trying to figure out how to get it closed and you helped.
One Word - THANKS!!!! Took less than 30 seconds - Problem solved - peace of mind - GOD BLESS
Thank you i fixed my window snd now it locks I did not have to call the maintenance men of the apartment complex and I am so happy thank you all so much.
Thank you so much, I was having a panic attack, the top was slid down a tad bit all locked up now!!!!😁
Thank you!! I always lock mine but I think the top part dropped and your video helped!!! Many blessings
This worked like a champ. Thanks. I was so frustrated when this exact thing happened to me.
Great video, thanks for showing how to unhinge the window, this was a problem in 3/9 of my windows and I had no idea how to fix em... first time homeowner things.
Thanks a lot for the video! My wife notified me that one of our windows wouldn't lock and when I took a look, everything looked good. New home owner so I never knew about the top portion of the window sagging down a bit and needing to be pushed up. Worked like a charm!
Thanks for uploading. This helped me so much.
Thank you - you helped me- resolution. Push up the upper window.
Thank you sir. Your video helped me fix my window.
You are a miracle worker!
You are a lifesaver! Thank you so much!
thank you so so much!! i slammed my fingers in the window way too many times. many thanks!!
Everything looks fine; I just had to stand on a stool and push down with all my strength to get the catch to match so the windows wood lock. I will remember to keep them that way! I think the weather stripping was fully expanded and probably cold and hard to compress. Good to know for next year!
Thank you! Problem resolved. My window’s upper sash was opened.
Thanks so much! Saved my day!
I want to thank you so much!!! This really helped me 🙂♥️
Thank you, it was very helpful and did help to find and fix the issue with my window.
So super helpful!! Thank you!
Thanks, my daughter's window wouldn't close. Was the upper sash. Thanks for your help!
Thank you this worked so much just pushing it up then down
Thank you so much! May God bless!
Thanks so much for the useful tips!
You are 200iq! Thank you
Freaking amazing! Thank you so much
I rotated the pivot block and let it raise, then made it point straight up again as you instructed. But when I closed the window, the pivot bar did not engage with the pivot block. Any tips on what to do now?
This actually worked 💛 thanks
This helped OMG!! Thank you😊
Fixed my problem, thank you 🙏
Thanks! What a life saver. Here I was thinking that I needed new windows and all I had to do was push up on the top and down on the bottom to lock them.
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Thanks, very informative.
Thank you so much~ My case was the top part was still open and so thats why the pivot pin wasnt locking! life safer
Thank you very helpful 😍😍
Thankyou !! Turns out it was a bit open from the top just pushing it up helped , I was bout to call maintenance.
Thanks worked great...gonna keep my day job though
Great video. The problem I'm having is the upper sash won't stay all the way up. And one side is down almost half an inch. How would i fix this?
problem fixed! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you!! Just had to do this.
Thank you sir!
Thank you!It works!
You’re a life saver, it’s been a pretty cold winter, if you know what I’m saying. Never thought to check the top of the window.
Saved my day
Thank you!! My window lets in sooo much street noise. I think (and hope) it’s because it’s not closed completely!
Thank you
when I close my top the bottom opens !? it’s insane like the lock part doesn’t work and it won’t fully close bc one side just is open at all times
Doug YOU ARE SO AWESOME! We were trying to head out of town but couldn’t lock two windows. After struggling for a couple hours, finally did a search and got your video recommendation! Your first suggestion, pushing up the upper sash, was EXACTLY what was wrong! Ten minutes later both windows locked and we were on our way!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Life saver thanks man
Thankyou so much my room is no longer freezing
Thank god it worked
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Great advice. I was having the same issue with my windows and i used your methods and it was corrected
Thank you sir
Worked thank you
Thank you!!!
Thank you so much !!!
Thanks!
I'm gonna try this tomorrow! We moving into a new house and I noticed the windows don't luck into the proper slots
thank you soooo much!!!
Thank you!!! 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 you are a #LifeSaver
My problem is the pivot block is still attached but the window won’t close enough to lock, which causes the top sash to begin to fall. Since there’s no screen, it allows lots of bugs to get into my room. I’ve already checked and there’s nothing blocking the window from closing in the window housing or on the sashes themselves. It’s as if it’s simply the wrong size.
Thank you sooooooo much man
Thx😊
I have a friend who has just up & down vinyl windows no tilting Many of them cannot lock.
I've had a friend push up the top sash I pushed on the bottom one.
The locking device will not align with each other.
No debri in window tracks!
HELP!!!
How to fix the latch that closes the window if it comes out
omg thank you!!
Great video but it seems someone tried forcing it down and bent that pivot bar on mine and won't line up
My windows do not close completely and because of this, it blows from the window. Please help me fix the window
is there a way to up the volume ??
Sorry, no way to increase the volume on my end. Shot video with an iPhone
Omg thx❤
This didn’t work because the pivot block is attracted to the sash. But no matter how hard I try to seat the top and bottom of the window it will not lock.
This worked man thanks!
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My window won’t close
Crappy windows, shouldn't have to do all this to lock them. I've had to push the upper sash up constantly to lock them and when you're short and have things in the way (furniture, tables) it makes it hard to do. Wish my landlady would have chose something else. 😡