[Closed] Window woes - can this hinge be adjusted?

I've been fitting my own double glazed windows recently but I haven't got a clue how to adjust the hinges. There will probably be an independent window manufacturer near you (or a branch of National Plastics). Take the pics to them and they'll probably sort you out. Take the dimensions of the window and hinge with you too.

Don't windows come with a ten year warranty typically?

If you look on the bottom of the panel that opens, there is usually a couple of cams that use a hex /alan key to adjust the close on the window, but only 1/8th turns at a time, don't go mad spinning them.

Also when shut tight at the bottom, there can still be a gap at the side at the lower side, this can be tweaked by pushing sideways on the panel.

Have to do mine every winter for some reason.

Had similar recently on a brand new window - the fitter said it was the hinge that was no good and swapping for a new hinge fixed it immediately.

You obviously don't know the history of the window. It could have been like that for some time or a more recent occurrence.

I'd get a fitter to come and have a look and see what they think if you can't adjust as above.

[quoteYou obviously don't know the history of the window. It could have been like that for some time or a more recent occurrence.

The house was an ex buy to let, the woman bought 20 of them and went bust. I managed her portfolio for her and she didn't do shit to them, not even snagging. I suspect this has been like this from day one.

Before you spend any money, I'd give the hinge, runners and plastics cams a spay with silicone (e.g. Bike spray). This may just solve the issue, possibly with the application of a little pressure on the outside of the window as the cams engage.
It may or may not be a permanent fix, but could at least allow it to be shut properly until the spring when it warms up.

When this has happened the hindge has now been strained and is unlikley to run properly again ,if it did it would only be temporary.
If you want to DIY fix it have someone hold the casement outside whilst you undo the screws holding hindge to frame ,once out measure the distance the metal protrudes past the corner of casement, unscrew hindges from casement and take to local factories to ask for a replacment same length,stack height,side hung specific if it is side hung.
Always replace both hinges ,if only one hindge is replaced they might open at different speeds.
When refitting do the reverse but only insert the screws that go into slots on both frame and casement ,then gently tap casement with a rubber mallet to line up lock again when it's in the right place insert remaining screws to fix in place.
If you don't fancy that (it's not difficult)phone a local fitter or factory.
The flat brass screw alters friction, oh and apply some grease and a little spray oil to get it working well ,do the same to all metal moving parts on all windows and doors.

I had the same issue with an upstairs window recently.
I bought two new hinges and removed the glazing from the inside - this made the frame much lighter to handle, working solo.
Undid frame, lifted into room, fitted new hinges (needed to drill some new holes), refitted frame, then glazing.

Less than an hour, start to finish.

It looks to me that the rubber gasket in the right hand corner is stopping it closing. Just needs pushing back in on the corner.

Don't windows come with a ten year warranty typically?

Usually does not cover locks ,handles, hindges etc these only get a quality assurance from the supplier.

Sorry just had a look at your second photo it looks like the sash is to big for the opening there should be a five mil gap between sash and hinge. Just have look at the other windows to see if the gap differs