Windows Won't Stay Open - Easy Fix

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Do you have windows that won't stay open? Are you using a stick to keep them up? We'll show you how to fix them so you don't have to live with replacement windows that don't work correctly.

[babyk]

I'm a new homeowner and I lived with a window that wouldn't stay up for a year.. in 5 minutes I was able to fix it.. thank you so much!!!

[fanofkosarwillett]

This is exactly what was wrong with my daughter's window. Did what was shown (except for throwing the sash) and it worked like a charm. Thank you.

[sab]

Thank you so very much; I was able to get rid of the wood block that has been propping that window open for five years! I truly, truly appreciate folk who are willing to take the time and post “how to fix” vids; I have saved so much money :)

[vJyuge]

Window hasn't worked properly in 8 years, 3am finally bored enough to fix it. Thanks for the video, can add to my random collection of sometimes helpful knowledge.

[margaretlavigne]

This was fantastic!!!! I am 68 and fixed the 3 windows that would not stay up. Easy peasy as they say and I cannot thank you enough!

[gregsewell]

This 8 year old video is still helping people! I watched your instructional video and it helped me fix my window. Thank you for taking the time to post.

[roslynalbert]

Thank you! You just saved me a bunch of money. I had one last issue to fix to be able to tell my realtor to tell the buyers of my house that all issues that are fixed. I had 4 items and the window sliding down was the most challenging and I can say with pride that I fixed it by myself and not pay anyone to fix it. Thank you so much!

[onet]

This video is like a God send! After thinking that I caused the problem by snugging up the center screws in the window or wasn't re-installing the trim correctly that hides the upper track, working on it for God knows how long, consulting the instructions that didn't cover any installation problems or adjustments, searching the manufacture's website that also didn't cover installation problems or adjustments, I end up resorting to good old YouTube that's saved my a** I don't know how many times! And using your key for a tool and throwing the sash on the floor gave me a good laugh in the process! This was exactly my problem. I can't believe it was staring me right in the face and I just didn't see it! Thank you for making this video from the bottom of my heart!

[barnettn]

Very informative. Popped window off and was able to repair the two “saggy” windows in less than 10 minutes. Thank you.

[maryc]

Thank you, Window Dog! 72 & 71 year old sisters were able to fix windows that have been stuck for years!

[WNCBabyLady]

I am woman! Hear me roar! I feel so powerful after doing what you taught in this video. After almost an hour of playing with the window while the hubby was installing a new kitchen faucet, I was hesitant to tell him I done did break the bathroom window. So I headed to Youtube and found this. Voila! I did exactly as you said even though our windows were a bit different in the foot dept. What a great feeling it was to fix the window myself. I've been strutting around for hours. LOL

[LiveActionCarl]

Thank you, this has been bugging me for a year and was an easy fix after watching your video. One thing to mention - when I twisted the shoe it was under pressure so it loudly and unexpectedly snapped up to the top of the jamb, but was still easy enough to set in the correct place after that.

[SimbaLion]

Fixed my window, first time ever doing window maintenance. Zero problems, was the same issue as described in the vid. Thanks!!

[davidalexander]

I have tried calling more than a few window companies out here and they were all telling me that I was better off replacing my windows. After this video and a can of WD40, all of my windows are not only easier to open and close, but they stay open when I want them to. Thank you!

[ardnmk]

I'm only 20 seconds in but I am enthused by your extreme optimism and will indeed get ready for fun, even though it's midnight and I am probably not going to fix this tonight.

[robynmyers]

Went through 6-8 videos before I came across this very simple to understand fix for my exact problem! Thanks!!!

[lizb]

Awesome!!! I had a home inspection on a home I'm selling and inspector said :Repair damaged counter weight sash cord/spring" $200 each for 3 windows. Took me 5 min. to watch your video and less than 5 minutes to fix each window. Cost $0!!! Thank you!!!

[stuartcohen]

I have to thank you. I have a window the top won't stay up and I wasn't able to keep the window open. It happened right after I had the Windows cleaned. I watched the videos and in 1 minute I had the window fixed. I was going to screw the top window in place, but now have full use of the window.

[patrickgrady]

Fantastic advice. Worked like a charm. Exact same problem - and now it works great. Thanks so much for such easy to follow, practical, and useful advice.

[washeteria]

I fixed three windows with this video! my house isn't 90 degrees anymore!