Prime-Line TH 23076 Entrygard Dual Arm Left-Hand Casement Window Operator with Stud Bracket – Repair Broken Windows (Single Pack)

If your home has average size, side-open, crank-operated casement windows then it probably uses this device or something very much like it. I get the impression that this brand and model (whether right-handed or left) was used in a LOT of houses in the US.That explains my review title. If you have a broken window crank "operator" that matches this one, in size and method of operation, then yes you can replace it with this fairly easily, and it will work just fine.Numerous online videos explain the replacement process. You definitely need a screwdriver, and you probably need a pry bar and/or putty knife. That’s about it. A beginner should be able to do it, and a competent handyman can do it fast.We've replaced two, and they work fine afterward. I believe one of them was only about 10 years old, but I don’t know if it received rough treatment. But we've had no problems after 3+ years of the ones we installed. Not worth worrying about, since I don't think there are many competitors.My biggest complaint is that these have skyrocketed in price. Here today they cost twice what we paid in 2020, and other vendors charge even more. This has nothing to do with inflation. It's a very simple device that is mass-produced. I won't knock off a star for that, but I'm tempted...

They are a little pricey, but this replacement saved me a lot of money compared to calling in a window specialist. Installation is easy and straightforward. Here are a few tips:1. Remove the handle and wood or plastic bottom sill that covers the gear (mine was attached with two wood screws) - take a picture of the mechanism to make sure the model matches.2. Make sure you get the correct right-hand or left hand model.3. Have a dust pan brush or vacuum handy to clean out leaves and dust that collect around the sill.4. An extra short rail is provided, but I did not need to replace mine. With a flat screw driver, just unclick the old slider sleeve and click the new one into place. The other long arm simply slides into the long rail from the end.4. Be careful! Working around open casement windows can be dangerous from high floors.Now that I have learned how to install one, I'll be ordering more for the rest of the house!

Note that left-hand meant looking at the window from the outside and towards the house, the arm is on the left window of a pair. Another way to put it, the arm goes on the window with the hinges on the left side of the window when outside looking in. Easy to swap with the old one doing only a little studying of old one, new one and instructions.

This was an exact replacement for my Truth Hardware casement window operator that failed after coming loose from its mount. Replacement was easy and intuitive. Make sure you screw the operator firmly to the window frame and lubricate all rails, rollers and gears (including the ones in the operator - they come with minimal grease). After fixing this one, I realized that all the rest of my windows and operators needed grease.

I am a DIYer and I had bought a home and this window was broken for 2.5 years. I tried a few hacks but they also broke (including the hanger hack. So, bought the one that resembled and measured exactly and this fit nicely. Can’t believe I waited so long. It took me 7:45 minutes. This was after spending two hours searching for reviews, looking at YouTube videos and it was already opened and revealed so I could match the part when ordering. It was a very easy fix once I realized what I needed to do based on illustration direction and YouTube videos. Perfect fit.

Everything but the riveted piece that screws to the window was correct the rivit was put on wrong but not a big deal old part worked fine. Crank is always easy to put in comes with everything you need. I always add extra white molly grease to the crank because they never put any on why the old units fail!

This was a direct factory part.Fit exactly as old one did.Total time to fit the new one was 3 minutes. Perfect couldnt have been any happier with this purchase. Thanks all

When this broke a week ago I was worried. I was sure I wouldn't be able to find this for a 25 year old window. I think I spent an hour and half reviewing options and finding the solution. The installation was much easier than expected. I was concerned I wouldn't be able to get to the screws, but it turned out the wood strip over the mechanism was easy to remove and reattach when done. My window was installed in 1995 when the house was first built (window brand: Kolbe). Product appears to be of high quality and if I have to do any more of these I know it is easy to do.One recommendation, if you do have any of these, cleaning/lubricating any non broken ones would be recommended (pop off the cover, clean, lubricate, and open/close the window to lubricate the gears).