Double glazed window handle loose

[matahari]

Hello again my heroes, can anyone help me with my latest problem?

The handle on one of my small double glazed windows is so loose I hardly ever open that window in case it comes away in my hand. If you can see from my photo, there is a small gap between the handle and the window frame. Is there something I can tighten up to make it sit flush? I am scared to touch it because I don't know what I am doing and am afraid of making it worse.

The double glazing was done under a Council grant 3 1/2 years ago.

 

[Forest Grump]

Picture ??

Usually there is just a couple of screws that tighten the handle, one you can see when the window is open and one behind a cover plate.

 

[matahari]

ooops! Can't even do that right!

Is that clear enough or do you need more pics?

The bit that is loose is where the oval section meets the frame.

 

[mattylad]

If you look on that oval section, there are 2 little caps on each end of it.
Flick these off with a screwdriver (NOT a sharp knife) and you should be able to tighten up the screws then replace the caps.

 

[matahari]

Thanks Matty - I did wonder about that. I'll have a look tomorrow and cross my fingers.

Thanks again for giving me the confidence to try. I have done as you said and now it is as firm as all the others. I did have to use a fine pointed knife to remove the little caps.

 

[mozkowitz]

The double glazing was done under a Council grant 3 1/2 years ago.

I wonder if the council takes out warranties on this kinda thing and if they extend to the tenants.