Hire a Trusted Handyman for Window Repairs

Windows are an intrinsic and essential part of any home. They let in light and offer protection from the outside and are therefore an essential feature of your home.

So, if they break or start to wear down, you will certainly notice the inconvenience. If, for example, a window is jammed or damaged, you may not use it as much & if you do, it will likely lead to frustration.

Broken windows can also increase drafts or dampness, making your home more difficult and expensive to heat or cool. So, from an aesthetic and functionality point of view, it is definitely worth the hassle of getting broken windows fixed.

This is where Ezy Peazy can help you. If you have a pending window repair job, you can find a tasker nearby who can fix your window by repairing or replacing the broken parts and have them looking and working as good as new ones.

Window Hinges, Locks & Handles

With a window, we often just think about the frame and the pane of glass that sits within it. However, you shouldn’t overlook the moving parts that help your window function. If these start to break or wear down, they need to be replaced to keep the window working as intended.

If your window is jamming, for example, this could point to an issue with hinges that are tightening up or are broken. Broken hinges can be easily replaced if you are skilled in window repairs and replacement and have the right parts and tools on hand.

A tasker found via Ezy Peazy can help repair or replace window deadlocks, broken locks, malfunctioning handles, and broken or damaged hinges, so you don’t have to go through the stress of trying to do it yourself.

Window Rubber Seals

Rubber window seals in aluminium window frames are designed to keep drafts out and repel water when it rains. Unfortunately, they lose their effectiveness over time as they wear down and crack – especially if you live in an area that experiences weather extremes.

Even if you’re not worried about the appearance of shabby-looking window seals and your windows appear to work effectively, it’s worth getting them fixed because window rubber seals are essential for helping keep your home watertight and comfortable. And, if you’re using energy to regulate your home environment, it’s prudent to make sure that the heat or cool isn’t escaping through cracks around your windows.

If you have wooden window frames, it’s important to regularly check the sealing that holds the glass pane to the wooden frame. This seal is created using special glazing putty and, if sections are missing, or the putty is significantly cracked, it’s important to get window repairs done right away.

No matter what material your window frame is made of, it’s well worth finding a local window repair and replacement professional on Ezy Peazy. Your chosen tasker can inspect what needs to be done and replace the seals if required. They would have the skills, experience, and tools to remove and replace the seal.

When a professional tasker has performed the window rubber seal repair job, you wouldn’t even know the seals have been replaced.

Safety & Friction Stays

Many windows today, and especially in cities, come with safety and/or friction stays. These let your windows open up to a certain point, which is perfect if you want to leave your windows open but deter anyone from breaking in. Friction stays also help ensure the window does not suddenly fly open or slam shut, which could damage the window glass and the frame.

Replacing safety and friction stays can be tricky and require a bit of manoeuvring, especially if they don’t let you open the window fully while they’re attached. So, if your safety and friction stays are too loose, too stiff, or broken; Find a tasker using Ezy Peazy to take a look. They can repair or replace the stays if required – even if it’s only for your peace of mind.

Window Rollers

Sliding windows are an elegant window solution that is designed to move on rollers to glide open and close. That is until the rollers start to catch and cause the window to jam. This jamming is often caused by dirty tracks or rollers, which can be tricky to clean. This can be addressed by removing the window from the frame (also known as the sash). Once you get to the dirty or broken window rollers, you can then clean them and put your sliding window mechanism back together.

This is generally a bit too daunting to do all by yourself. There are window repair and replacement professionals on Ezy Peazy who can help you out. They can safely remove the window, professionally clean the tracks or rollers, and replace any broken parts. Once they’re done, you’ll be left with a window that works as well as new!

Window Glass Repair

Whether it’s a small crack or a whole pane of glass is about to fall out of the window frame, getting your window glass repaired or replaced is a job to leave to the professionals.

No matter how big or small the window is, or whether it’s single or double-glazed, if you need your window glass repaired or replaced, it’s well worth finding a window glass repair expert on Ezy Peazy to help you. They can provide a competitive price while having the tools, expertise, and access to the correctly sized replacement glass panes. You can rest assured of getting a professional repair service.

They can also help if you want to replace your current window panes with ones that offer more privacy, light, or security.

Window Frame Repair

It’s not just the glass or the moving parts of a window that can be damaged or broken. It could be that the frame itself is where the problem lies – especially if it’s a wooden frame.

You may find, for example, that you have to repair or replace part of a window frame because the wood has cracked or the frame has moved out of alignment over time. If the integrity of the wood is still good, a window frame repair specialist can realign the window and replace the putty to keep the glass panes secure.

A common issue that affects wooden window frames in New Zealand’s damp climate is rotting frames, sills, and liners. As you’d expect, bathroom windows are often most affected as well as the windows facing the elements. In case of rotting window frames, they will need to be replaced entirely; subsequently, the window panes secured back into the frame with glazing putty.

No matter what challenge you’re experiencing with your windows, you can find a tasker on Ezy Peazy to help you with any wooden window joinery repair requirements.