Windows Won't Lock - Super Easy Fix!
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
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Called the window company to fix the window lock, but I did it by myself after I watched this video. Thanks a million times!!!
I’ve had a window that wouldn’t close for three years. Another one started doing the same thing. One minute and 28 seconds later both windows are fixed !! Thank you !
3am. In Quarantine. I’m tired. Thank you your a lifesaver!
I just moved into a new house and the windows not closing was one of the issues I wanted fixed. I had 3 professionals look at the issue to no avail. After watching your video, i was able to easily understand the problem and fix it. Truly a fantastic easy to watch video that conveys it's intended message superbly. Thanks for making it!
the lower window does not close completely, please help me fix it. There is a gap at the top and the wind is blowing decently
Just finished watching Night Stalker & my roommate & I all of a sudden became concerned about the 4 windows in our place that would never lock. First solution worked all the way around. Going to sleep better now 😂
That's me rn and my window locks aren't working 😂😂
I cracked up when I saw this, was watching night stalker last night and thats why I’m watching this😂
At the end of the video, he says, "I gaurentee that one of these will solve your problem" . I'm usually skeptical of these claims, but my skepticism was overcome by my windows now working!!! thank you
omg the first thing worked!! thank you! I didn't even realize the top part slid.
Ya big dummy
Fnasser like you’re so smart
Me either. I would have been here all night trying to lock that stupid thing!
Kayla P: I wish I could believe that you didn't know that the top part would slide.
SAME!!!! So satisfying, after half an hour of frustration and a neighbour calling over cos she thought my hand was stuck in the window. 🥳
We moved into our house almost 2 years ago. Barely any of the windows in our house locked, after following the steps in your videos, every single window in our house locked. We feel much safer with going on a 2 week vacation out of state this summer! Thank you so much!
The window dog is the king! On the coldest day of the year this pup saved me
A minute into this I got up and checked my window and sure enough my top window wasn’t closed all the way. Closed it and voila it now locks. I’m such a tool! Thanks for helping solve this!!
Holy expletive! I thought the top portion of these windows was fixed. 7 years later... thank you! One of my two major energy efficiency issues fixed.
Oh wow. I have been fighting with my window for two days now and convinced it was broken. Turns out the top part wasn’t up all the way. 🤦♀️ I didn’t even know it was able to come down!
You are fantastic thank you!!!!
I didn't know it moved either.
Yay! Who would have thought the top part of the window was not closed properly!! My husband is going to think I'm a genius!! Thank you!!!
Thanks a lot😊. I had to go to bed but my window wouldn't close. I didn't want to save my parents the trouble of dealing with it so I turned to you. The first solution worked out! Thanks again!
Another happy viewer here - problem 4 was us! Sliding the window back into place while putting inward pressure on it did the trick! I can't believe it, we've had an unlocked window for 2 years! Thank you!!
God bless you, I rent this house and and the owner told me not to open the Windows but I wanted fresh air. And when I tried to close it it didn't work I panicked and went on the internet. It worked thank you !!!
I came on here to like your video and say a big thank you!!!! This video saved me time, money and sanity! 🥰
You saved my sanity window dog! I say Amen and Hallelujah to the blessings from previous reviewers- you rock!!
8 years later and this trick still works. I had a window that would not shut for 3 months, only took a minute of searching and watching to find the fix.
Step #4 solved the issue with my window. Great video. Short, no crazy music or gimmicks; Just Solutions! Thank you.
Literally thank you so much. I was afraid to go to sleep tonight with my bedroom window not latching. One bruised finger later, its fixed!!!! Youre a life saver!
This guy's a genius. The very first "problem" he mentioned fixed mine. It wasn't locking because the top part (the other side in my case-horizontal sliding) was not closed all the way. 👍
Thank you for this video. You are a lifesaver. Couldn't figure why my window wouldn't lock. The first solution was what fixed my problem. Somehow the top part of the window moved down a little bit and prevented my window from locking.
THANK YOU! This was so simple yet extremely helpful. I was starting to research having the entire window replaced. This video saved the day and my wallet!
That first one absolutely worked. You're the best.
My window wasn’t closed completely! THANK YOU SO MUCH! It locks now!❤
Thank you! Replaced our windows and barely ever opened them and tonight, I was worried my child’s windows would be unlocked and there was no way I’d be able to sleep well but the first solution of making sure the top part was slid up correctly and snug solved the issue before making a call to the company! 😅 Many thumbs up! 🙏🏼👍🏼
Thank you for this video. I have been trying to fix three windows in my house for a number of years. The last solution you proposed was golden. All of my windows are now buttoned up for the winter. No nasty draft. So grateful.
Saved my life- finally i can get some sleep despite all the cars passing by! Thank you thank you thank you!
I just tried Problem 1 and like magic!! My windows locked!! Thank You..Awesome Window Guy🙂
All I can say is thank you. You saved me alot of money 💰.
Less than 2 minutes in and problem solved. Thank you !!!
I was having the first problem in a new house. God bless the internet
Literally just had new windows installed to find out that they were not completely locked… Mind you it’s been two months at least. Thank you for not making me feel like a complete dumb ass for having to look this video up!!
yeehaw!! I just fixed my window because of you!!! I thank god for you, sir. Tonight, I'll sleep in peace
I fell into the 75% group! After your suggestion to check that the top window was all the way up…I was good! Thank you!!!
❤ I didn’t even realize that I had an upper window that moved, so I’m done after step two bro. You saved my husband from killing me and now I know I definitely need to clean my windows. Thank you so so so so so much. Wow, I have watched other videos in the past and they have not been helpful at all. Somehow, I landed on you, the man. The window man. By the way, if “Pete” and “Repete” were in a boat, and Pete fell out who was left? Now I’m not going to freeze my buns off at night. Thank you so so much. I was terrified of telling my husband can you tell we sleep in different rooms? You are wonderful. Happy holidays to you and your family and your team at work.
Moved into a new apartment first floor so was worried about my window not locking -- but it was the first fix all along! Just had to stand on something to close the top and wahlah! It locks. THANK YOU.
This video is a life saver. Saving for later, just in case i need it again.
Wow...I can already feel a difference in the house!
Thank you so very very VERY much! I didn't know the top part of the window can move. After 2 hours of straggle I found your video and was able to close my window in 10 seconds!
The first one worked! Thank you so much for posting this, it was driving me mad why my bathroom window wouldn’t lock. Such a simple fix!
Much appreciated. Turns out problem #1 was the issue. Now I don't have to call anyone out like I thought I would. 👍🏿
Awesome thanks so much for this video it was problem #1 for my 10 windows of a house I just bought. This saved me by my account $1000 to get them looked at and fixed by a window repair person. Thank you so much I am very grateful it was so easy to do!
Super helpful! I was super frustrated with my window not closing, and the solution was so easy! Thank you so much!
THANK YOU. I was getting so angry with these damn windows. Just needed to check the top part, which wasn’t fully closed. I apologize on behalf of all customers who call with these stupid problems, but I also think that during installation process installers should overtly say “check out this video” or “check this website really quick” if you’re having any problems. Would save everyone time, money, and stress.
I love how simple this video was made and straight to the point. Was the exact answer to my question👍
By far the quickest solution to any problem I’ve ever had after turning to the internet
It was an easy fix! Thank you the window wasn't fully pushed down so it wasn't locking properly, Thank you! Been living like that for 2 years
God bless you Window Dog!!!! I've been fighting with this window for almost a week. I would like this video a million times if I could since that window was really pissing me off.
Omg! That's EXACTLY how we felt! I'm so glad I found this video before my husband did any real damage to the window trying to lock it.
Adjusting the keeper was what worked for me! Thank you!!
Thank you so so much! I was too spooked to sleep until I found this video and got my windows to lock!
I was able to close my window before 1:30 into this video!! Thank you 😂 my problem was the upper window was not pushed all the way up.
I just fixed the problem in 1 minute and 28 seconds. Thank you so much!!
Thank you for this video! The very first option ended up being the problem. I never would have guessed that the top had come open!
thank you!!!!! first solution fixed all our windows that wouldn’t latch. i will sleep so much better tonight
I've been trying for like 2 hours to lock my window. I pushed the top window up and it locked instantly. Thank you so much
Lol i was just about to call someone and complain about these Windows until I watched this video and realized I was experiencing Problem #1. Thank you.
Thank you so much! I could not get my window to lock. I tried your solution to Problem #1 and it worked! The top part was not up all the way! I appreciate the help.
Dude, you're a genius!!! THANK YOU!!! Solution #1 worked like a charm in 5 seconds. (well, 5 seconds after I watched your video; an hour fooling with it before that. lol )
Thank you! Thank you! I was replacing my interior window sill and then my window would not lock. I thought I had messed up the window frame somehow. Tip #1 was exactly what I needed to do to get the window to lock again. Thank you! 🙂
Mannn my bedroom window hasn’t locked in months and a couple of other windows around the house. 5 minutes into this video they are all fixed. Thank god for RUclips 😂
I heard a noise then couldn’t close my window looked up how to lock it and this was the first video and within the first problem he pointed out I was able to lock my window again super great video
Thank you so much! The first tricked worked for me. I have two small children and was afraid to go to bed when I noticed 2 windows wouldn't lock!
Option #5 fixed our problem. We had bought a house and 4 out of 7 wouldn't shut all the way. After cleaning out years of dirt from the sill and that locking channel, with a little oomph we got them all to shut and lock. Thank you!!
This video has helped me fix my window two times over the past few years. The first solution worked both times. I forgot how I fixed the window years ago, found this video again and fixed it again. Thank you!!!!!!!!
Same!
You sir are a genius and I immediately felt stupid after solution one 🤣🤣 thank you!
S Reilly lol 😂 me too! I can sleep better now and shower everyone in my home how to
solve in the future!!
Wow--I was able to fix my problem with 2 windows after watching this video. I'm amazed!
Thank you so much!!! I had 2 on the ground floor that wouldn't lock and it is almost night. I was getting a little concerned. I live alone! #1 is what worked for me.
Phew.
Number-1 did the trick! You just saved me some headaches! Many Thanks!
Omg my bedroom window has been open for years because I thought the lock was broke lol. Luckily I have been safe. But when my dining room window just started to do the same that’s when I began to worry. I am sooooo grateful for this video!!! Thank you thank you thank you 🙏
You gave me back my peace of mind within 1:25s .. thank you! 😭😭
Yes! #4 was the fix for my window.
It was 5 below zero last night in VT. Glad my window is longer letting cold wind blow into my bedroom.
omg I thought I tried everything, I didn’t even think about lifting the top sash - thank you!!!!
One of the best solutions video that right to the point to help fixing the windows issue. Thank you!
Thank you! Whew, it’s an easy fixed. Thanks to you, I could sleep like a baby tonight. 😁
Thanks a million! This new Ply Gem window required me to hold the lock down while shutting it. Seems like a huge design flaw but now locks. Thanks.
I definitely don't know anything about stuff like this, and hate having to ask for help because I don't like feeling and or looking stupid. Thank you so much for making this video!
The first one worked! Thanks for saving me money and headaches!
Super awesome and so love your video because you caught me in the act. I was surely about to call my window company. Lol. Thank you again
Thanks! I hadn't closed my top window enough after cleaning. It was cold!
i got all my windows locked following this video after years of not getting them locked, thanks
Glad we could help!
My issue was the interlocks. Used a set of pliers to pull them out a bit and it definitely did the trick. Thank you WindowDog!
Ah, great! The catch on the window had slipped down over the years, such that the lock was banging against it instead of grabbing it. Your suggestion fixed my problem. Weird for me to be fixing it at 11:30 at night, but it was bugging me. Thought I had to get a whole new window!
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I rolled up my window and for some reason it wouldn’t lock! I was terrified! But thanks new sub!
Thank you so much for posting this...like so many others, the first tip fixed the problem. I will feel safer (and probably warmer this winter.
Thank you for this, been fighting my windows for days in the middle of winter! My heating bills thank you too 😄
Omg, thank you so much!!! The first option was the simple solution to locking my window!!
First solution right away! WOW!!! Thank you for this!!!
Cthu!!! Duuuh I feel so dumb been trying to lock my window for 20 minutes but forgot to push the upper window up 😩Thank you sir
My window wouldn't close and the first solution fixed the problem. Thank You!
I had that problem and there was a plastic preventing the interlocks from aligning correctly, thanks for the video!
I cant believe the first solution worked....... I really appreciate this
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Turns out my problem was with the screws and I'm so glad you helped me fix the problem on my own!!!
I'm not sure which problem my window was having but it's locked now! Thanks.
Thank you! The first solution worked liked a charm!
The Window Dog is God. Was completely confused and he solved my problem in 2 minutes
THANK YOU! I watched the entire video and started with the first method, but my top was already fully up, but when I tilted the bottom out, and checked and found nothing in the way of the sides, I re snapped the bottom into place and the locks ALIGNED! (I had just pulled them out to wash both top and bottom, & previously didn't engage the bottom fully!) Appreciate this video!
thank you thank you thank you! i was convinced i would have to replace four windows and spend thousands of dollars and they were are extremely easy fixes!! i'm saving this video for if i ever need a refresher, but i'm sure i'll remember this and tell anyone who asks me where they can find more info :)
Glad we could help!
Solution #2, solved my problem which I was hassling with it for few years, thanks so much sir, you are great
Lol didnt realize the top part wasnt completely closed. Feel so stupid.. Thanks so much,very grateful!!!