How to Restore Your Casement Windows

Posted in Window Parts, on May 13, 2022

If pieces of your casement window break down, it’s far cheaper to source suitable casement window parts to replace the faulty parts rather than replacing the entire window altogether. While it may be simple to pinpoint the issue, finding trusted and reliable window parts suppliers can be tricky. When replacing broken window parts, you want to invest in durable replacement parts that will ensure longevity, strength and security.

At the Window Hardware Company, our inventory of more than 10,000 window replacement parts consists of operators, window locks, hinges and latches for casement windows. Our replacement products are verified Amesbury Truth window hardware, guaranteeing durability and resilience. Read more to learn how you can repair faulty components of your casement window, and find out if replacement is necessary.

Fixing A Stiff Window

If your casement window isn’t functioning as efficiently as it once used to, and it feels stiff whenever you close or open it, the solution is as simple as lubricating and cleaning the window’s carriers or other moving parts. But if any of the moving parts are damaged or broken, you’ll most likely need to look into investing in replacement casement window parts.

Cleaning and scrubbing off dirt, debris or even caked paint can also help make your window run smoothly again. 

Fixing A Crank Handle

If nothing happens when you turn your window handle, the gears of your crank operator shaft or handle may be stripped. If you remove the handle and find that the teeth are worn, you’ll need to look into sourcing a replacement one from window parts suppliers. The best fix to a damaged or worn crank handle is replacing it, as you’ll likely spend more money trying to salvage the old one.

Fixing A Sticking Casement Window

If your casement window gets stuck or drags along the window frame when you open it, this can easily be fixed. First, close your window and examine it from the exterior. The window sash should fit and be centered in the frame. If it isn’t, the sash’s position can be adjusted by slightly rearranging the hinge channel. Depending on where your window sash is dragging, the channel can be moved at the bottom or the top. 

Fixing A Sagging Hinge

A casement window’s hinge arms will begin to sag over time, especially if they support a heavy window. Sagging hinges can jeopardize your entire window’s performance and condition, so they will most likely need to be replaced.

To replace your casement window’s hinge arms, start by removing the sash. You'll find the hinge arms at the corner or middle of the window frame. Unscrew the hinge arms and install the new ones in the same spot.

Finding The Right Replacement Parts

Replacement window parts for your casement window are an investment, and you want to make sure you’re purchasing high-quality parts that will serve you in the long run. Not only are they durable and reliable, but all of the replacement parts at the Window Hardware Company come in a variety of different finishes and aesthetics. Finding the right part for your window can be challenging, but experts at the Window Hardware Company can help you find the best fit for your window.

Contact the Window Hardware Company now to see how we can replace a faulty window part.