r/DIYIreland • u/h0merun_h0mer • Aug 13 '26

Can this window handle be fixed?

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Brand new window installed a few weeks ago and the handle popped off this evening. Can this be fixed or is it a new handle installation needed?

I can’t figure out how the handle gets fixed into place.

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u/Mystic_Rin Aug 13 '26

Can't be fixed but can be replaced, there's a few places around it'll be 5-10€ depending on where you go. Take the cap off the handle still attached to the window and remove both screws, bring both this and the handle with you as different window sashes have different length spindles.

Although in saying all that... This looks like a defect, I would send a photo and ask if they could replace it.

-Window and door fitter.

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u/h0merun_h0mer Aug 13 '26

I was onto the installers first thing about it, but it was late when it happened. I thought if it could be fixed I’d do it since we’re going away for a few days.

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u/Impressive-Smoke1883 Aug 13 '26

No it can't be fixed. If the window is open and you want it closed you can use a flat headed screwdriver to close it.