turn your window handle and nothing happens, the gears on your handle, crank operator shaft or both are probably stripped. Take off the handle and look for signs of wear. If the teeth are worn, replace the handle (search online for ‘window handles’ or contact the window manufacturer). If the shaft is worn, you can replace the whole operator. But here’s a home remedy to try first.
Start by backing out the setscrew to remove the handle (some newer handles don’t have setscrews and simply pull off—and this fix won’t
