How to Know if You've Damaged Your Window Crank
Posted in Window Crank Handle, on July 19, 2023
Replacement window cranks are one of the most frequently ordered window parts available for residential and commercial properties at suppliers like the Window Hardware Company. The window handle and crank are an integral part of the window system, when it breaks it’s important to shop window replacement parts to keep your window operational. At the Window Hardware Company, we stock a large range of high-quality AmesburyTruth replacement window parts from crank handles and window locks to hinges and window operators. Whether you’re shopping for awning or casement windows, our teams will help you find the best hardware for your needs.
To learn more tips on how you can determine if your window crank is in need of a replacement, read on.
What Do Window Cranks Do?
As the name suggests, the window crank is the part of the window that protrudes in the interior space that is rotated to move the window sash along its operator. Essentially, the window operator is responsible for moving the window glass open or closed. When your crank handle is broken, the window sash cannot be easily moved along the operator, limiting the functionality of the window. To streamline restoration and repair, shop replacement window cranks online at the Window Hardware Company.
Physical Damage to Window Crank
In some cases, especially in some aging homes with older windows the window crank sticks out into open areas, which can expose critical window parts to physical or accidental damage. Passersby can easily walk into the crank or unknowingly strike it with another object. Over time this can cause the mechanisms within the window crank to jam or thwart function. By switching to window replacement parts from the Window Hardware Company, you can count on durable AmesburyTruth hardware that can stand up to physical damage and force. You can also shop crank covers along with your replacement window crank to tuck the handle seamlessly away to avoid damage. You can identify physical damage by looking out for markings on your hardware, including scratches, knicks, and deformation in the hardware. Upon spotting any issues, visit the Window Hardware Company and browse our selection of window parts.
Stripped Screw in Window Cranks
When you go to turn your window crank handle to get some fresh air or close your window securely for the night, you may find the crank rotating endlessly without moving the sash open or closed. A window crank handle that spins or turns without opening the window itself points to a stripped screw. Stripped screws occur with overuse and corrosion, causing the threads of the screw to become faded, stopping the functionality of the window crank handle.
Corrosion or Rust in Window Parts
Orange flakey rust is almost always a sign of a problem or impending trouble, and that applies to your window parts too. Because of their proximity to the outdoors, window hardware is extremely susceptible to rust and corrosion from exposure to water or moisture. As iron-based metal hardware corrodes it forms rust, which results in fallen flaks of orange metal chunks. As this debris forms, it results in jams and damage in window parts. At the WIndow Hardware Company, you can find replacement window cranks and other parts that are designed with die-cast zinc coatings that minimize chances of rusting for longer lasting performance and aesthetics.
To learn more about shopping replacement windows crank handles and matching your replacement window parts perfectly, contact our team.