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Quick Learner from Ks
I have these locks on my windows. How do I get these to work? I've tried and tried but can't get the to work. Need a demo, please.
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Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
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Hello,

If your vent latches are still in working condition, you should be able to push the center insert in like a button to extend it so that how far the window can open will be limited. If you push the button again, it will retract so that the window can open freely. 

If you're replacing them, the tabs on the top and bottom would snap into place once you push the latch into the frame opening. Hope this helps. 

Home Owner from Fond du Lac, wi.
How do you remove old sash vent latch?
Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

To remove the 26-362, you'll need to slide a putty knife under the lip of the vent lock and force it out from the sash. Thanks for posting. 

Quick Learner from MD
I can't get them to go back in. How do you g see t them to go back in?
Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Hello,

If your vent latches are still in working condition, you should be able to push the center insert in like a button to extend it so that how far the window can open will be limited. If you push the button again, it will retract so that the window can open freely.

If you're replacing them, the tabs on the top and bottom would snap into place once you push the latch into the frame opening. Hope this helps. 

Home Owner from RI
I have these locks on all my windows and once one pops out it will not go back in. I've tried everything. Is this a known issue? Is there a solution?
Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

If these are your original vent latches, it sounds like the internal spring may be broken and it's time for replacements if it will not retract back into the housing when you need to open the window all the way. 

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