
browen crank knob
Home Owner from edison ,NJ
Jan 21, 2015 12:45 pm
window crank opening knob broken, on the handle of knob says- "Termal gard "

10 Replies
Paul from SWISCO
Jan 23, 2015 1:49 pm
Looks like the gear bore came out, which means you'll need to replace the whole operator, not the handle. I can help you find a match, but I will need to see a picture of the operator removed from the window. Alternatively, you can open the window as far as it can go and show me the arms. Either way, I'll need to see the design of the arms before I can offer a replacement. Thanks!
Home Owner from edison ,NJ
Feb 5, 2015 3:29 pm
Do you want me to send photo of the arm with fully open window, it might take few days when weather improves for me to open window. I am not sure if I can remove operator from window let me know if any suggestions.
Tom from SWISCO
Feb 6, 2015 8:52 am
Whichever way you're more comfortable with! We just need to see the entire operator. See the video below for help on replacement.
Home Owner from edison ,NJ
Apr 14, 2015 5:03 pm
Knob to open window broken attached some pictures.
20810, Entry Gard Truth

Home Owner from Edison ,NJ
Apr 16, 2015 12:24 pm
I have a window with Vinyl frame,I am not sure how I can replace whole operating system since the handle to crank open the window is broken.Dimensions of operator 39-031 dimensions appear to be ok.
Tom from SWISCO
Apr 17, 2015 9:18 am
To replace this operator, you will first need to remove the vinyl sill cover that goes on top of it.
Home Owner from Edison,NJ
Jun 2, 2015 10:37 am
I am not able to remove vinyl casing in order to remove old broken knob,can you suggest. Video sent before has wooden casing, I have vinyl casing,appears
different than wooden
different than wooden
Dave Sr. from SWISCO
Jun 3, 2015 1:20 pm
There has to be away to access the mounting screws in the base of the operator. Take a good look and see if you can use an off-set screw driver to access the mounting screws. If you still can't get to the screws, you have to remove the sill cover. There is no other way.
Looking at your first photo you sent, it looks like there is a seam on the bottom of the sill cover. That mean it might be one that snaps in place. Take a small screw driver or chisel and try to pry it up at one end and see if you have any luck, just like how we show in our video. You just have to be more careful that you don't crack or damage the plastic on the frame. If you are not comfortable doing this then I recommend hiring a handy person to come out and do it for you.
Looking at your first photo you sent, it looks like there is a seam on the bottom of the sill cover. That mean it might be one that snaps in place. Take a small screw driver or chisel and try to pry it up at one end and see if you have any luck, just like how we show in our video. You just have to be more careful that you don't crack or damage the plastic on the frame. If you are not comfortable doing this then I recommend hiring a handy person to come out and do it for you.
Related Products
Related Videos
Related Guides