Replacement Latch

Quick Learner
Good Morning,

Attached is a photo of good latch and broken latch. Do you have replacement latches?
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Jasmine
Jasmine from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Thanks for posting! Are you looking to replace just the thumb lever or are you looking to replace the entire latch? If you are looking to  replace just the thumb lever, I'll need to see a photo of it removed from the sash. I'll need to see the position and shape of the prongs on the bottom it.

If you are looking to replace the latch, I'll need to see a photo of the latch to completely remove from the sash. Take a look at the video tutorial below for reference.

Quick Learner from Des moines iowa
Top and side view of our model. Both are broken. Do not see a screw on the side view. Looking for replacement parts.
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Jasmine
Jasmine from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

I'm sorry to say that I would not be able to supply you with a replacement for the latches you need without seeing a photo of the existing latch. Unfortunately, I am not able to use the photos you provided to properly identify them. Since your window does not have a screw, you can skip that step in the process.

The other repair recommendation we can give is the covert the sash to one that uses a surface mounted latch. For this we suggest using the 26-228 and 26-229 or one of the other surface mounted latches we have in our inventory. They can be viewed here.

Quick Learner from Des moines iowa
Attached is additional photos. A latch that is not broke. Plus a picture of the broken latch h removed.

Can you send a picture of 26-228 and 26-229. Do I order on your website?
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Jasmine
Jasmine from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Thanks for the photos. Its hard to get an idea of the exact latch you need from the photo of the broke latch. Unfortunately, it does not provide enough detail.

Here are the dimensions for the 26-228 and 26-229. Our entire selection of surface mounted latches can be viewed her. You'll find the dimensions for each of them on their respective webpage in the catalog.

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Alternate image for 26-229

Quick Learner from Des moines iowa
From the last email, the first photo is the broken latch removed. The 3rd photo is the slot in the side of the windo it slides into. The 4th photo is a working top of the latch that you push with your thumb to move the latch.

The photos you sent has places for screws. Ours do not have any screws.
Jasmine
Jasmine from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Yes, my apologies for the confusion. The 26-228 and 26-229 (or a similar style latch) are the next best replacement recommendation we have for your existing hardware. Unfortunately, we do not have a direct replacement for the latches you have.

If those latches are not a match, I would suggest taking a look at the other surface mounted latches here.

Take a look at the video tutorial for an idea on how to complete this conversion. I've included again for your review.

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