Window Locks Get Overlooked — Until They Fail
Window locks see less use than door locks but they wear out the same way. Springs weaken. Catches break. Plastic latches snap. Cranks strip out. And then on a hot summer night, you can't actually secure the window you want to crack open — or it won't close all the way when you do.
Window types we service for Auburn-area homes:
Window Types & Lock Styles We Repair
- Double-hung windows — the classic up-and-down design. Sash locks, lifts, and sash balances all wear with use.
- Sliding (horizontal) windows — latches, security bars, and lift locks for windows that slide left/right.
- Casement windows — crank-out windows. Crank mechanisms strip, multipoint latches fail, and operators seize.
- Awning windows — top-hinged crank-out windows. Similar mechanisms to casements.
- Single-hung windows — bottom sash moves, top is fixed. Sash lock and balance issues.
- Tilt-and-turn windows — European-style multipoint locking, found in some newer builds.
- Vinyl, wood, aluminum, & fiberglass — all common Pacific Northwest window materials.
Common Window Lock Repairs
- Replacing broken sash locks (the cam lock at the middle of double-hung windows)
- Repairing or replacing casement crank operators and handles
- Installing window security pins for windows that need to stay slightly open but secure
- Replacing broken or seized sliding window latches
- Adding aftermarket window locks for older windows with no factory lock
- Replacing failed sash balances (the springs/cords that hold the window up)
Window Security Upgrades
Beyond simple repairs, we can also upgrade window security with pin locks, security bars, keyed window locks, sash stops, and ventilation locks that let windows open partially but not enough for entry. Especially valuable for ground-floor windows and any windows accessible from a porch roof or fence.
Call (253) 796-8550 for window lock service across Auburn.
