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Paddy's DIY How to open a locked or broken window handle
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In this video i'm going to show you my method for opening a locked or broken window handle. This is a great method, but it will not work on every type of window handle. Saying that, this is the first method i try if i encounter a locked or broken window handle.

Locking window handles are fitted to the vast majority of windows manufactured in Ireland and the UK. The operation of a locking window handle is simple. Push the button lock with your thumb to release the lock and turn the handle lever to open the window. When the handle is returned to the closed position, the window handle locks automatically. Sometimes the push button lock of the window handle can break stopping it from being released. Imitating the symptoms of a broken window espag lock.

How can I tell the difference between a broken window handle / locked window handle or a broken window espag lock.

It is easy to tell the difference, here is a quick guide:

A broken window handle lock: The button lock will push in, but will not release
A locked window handle: The button will not push in and will not release
A broken window espag lock: The window handle lock releases and the handle will turn, but the window will not open.

You will need a piece of strong flat metal. The belt clip from a measuring tape is perfect for this. I use the belt clip in the video to bypass the window handle lock on the first two window handles. The gap between the window handle lever and the base of the last window handle is bigger, so the blade on my pen knife is narrow enough to bypass the lock. You won't have to use a lot of force to release the lock.


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