Tilt & Turn Window Hardware

How a Tilt and Turn Window Works

A tilt and turn window opens inwards in two ways, controlled by the handle:

• Handle pointing down: locked.
• Handle horizontal: the window turns open like a door, hinged at the side.
• Handle pointing up: the top of the window tilts inwards for ventilation.

On a tilt before turn window the order is reversed: horizontal tilts the window and pointing up opens it fully. This means the window tilts first and can't swing fully open by accident. The handles fit both types; the difference is in the mechanism.

Handle or Drive Gear?

If the handle is broken, loose or won't lock with its key, replace the tilt and turn handle. If the handle turns but the window won't change between tilt and turn, won't lock, or the handle feels stiff or slips, the drive gear inside the sash has usually failed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my tilt and turn window stuck in tilt?

Often the window has been forced or the handle turned while the sash was partly open, so the mechanism has jumped out of position. Close the window fully into tilt before turning the handle. If it still won't change, the drive gear or the stay at the top may be damaged.

Will any tilt and turn handle fit my window?

Most tilt and turn handles use a standard fixing, but the spindle length must suit your window. Measure the old handle's spindle before ordering.

Can I replace a tilt and turn drive gear myself?

Usually, yes. With the window open in turn position, remove the handle and the faceplate screws, slide the old drive gear out and fit the new one. It must be the same brand and model.

Not sure what you have?

Send us photos of the handle and the faceplate on the edge of the window through our part identification service and we will find the right part.