Tilt latch window release

Quick Learner from Massachusetts

Nov 26, 2018 4:59 pm

I am looking for 30 of them. The sunlight has made the clipart brittle and they have broken on most of my windows. Any advice on where I can get replacements? Thank you
Sandy

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6 Replies

Tom from SWISCO

Nov 30, 2018 3:12 pm

Take a look at our 26-234 to start out and see if this could possibly work for you. Carefully go over our dimensions and see what you think.

Side view of 26-234

Handy Person from ann arbor, michigan

Apr 17, 2019 11:06 am

tilt latch actuator p/n 26-234

This is the correct part for my window, however I'm not
sure how to install without possibly breaking off one or
both of the "legs" that go into the frame.

How can you recommend I do the job.

Tom from SWISCO

Apr 18, 2019 11:05 am

As long as the inside actuator is clear, you would press down the 26-234 tilt latch legs into the opening. Once it's locked in, it won't come out without breaking it. The designers of these parts did not intend for them to be repaired, I'm afraid.

Tom from SWISCO

Apr 18, 2019 12:20 pm

That would indeed help, but I'm afraid that's not something we have control over. The manufacturer does it this way because, truth be told, they'd rather you replace the whole window instead of one tiny part. I don't think they'll change their minds on the matter until replacing a tiny part becomes more profitable than replacing an entire window.

Fortunately, it's not necessary to replace the whole window and we sell a bunch of these little parts. Our philosophy is that there's always a little fix for everything. I'm just sorry we can't offer an easier solution!

Handy Person from ann arbor, michigan

Apr 18, 2019 12:38 pm

I appreciate your reply and the honesty of noting this item not being intended for repair.

In the future might the material of this actuator be
changed, a plastic with some flex, would be a great help
for anyone installing this part.