How To Replace A Pella Window Crank

The sash keeper is the locking mechanism that the window lock hardware fits into.

How to replace a pella window crank.

After the old pella crank window operator is removed all you will need to do is screw in the new pella window crank operator and replace the sill cover. Step 2 insert a putty knife blade between the weatherstripping and the window frame. The first step is to disconnect the crank arm from the guide track. Locate the window sash keeper.

Remove the two screws from the sash keeper using a flat head. If the window opens from. Open the pella casement window with the hand crank. If the corners of the screen look faded that means it is likely on the verge of breaking away from the frame.

Next look for trim mounting screws inside the screen track. This video shows exactly how you replace a broken crank out handle on a pella casement style window. There is probably a sill cover over these screw holes that you will need to carefully remove to unscrew the operator. Inspect the screen carefully because it might have small holes that you can only see up close.

You will need to replace your window screen if it has been damaged or if it is close to breaking. Take out the screen and crank the window open until the plastic guide bushing aligns with the guide track notch photo 2. Open the pella casement window. Once the casement window is fully open you ll have access to the weatherstripping on the inside of each window frame jamb.