How to open Whitco window without key?

congsport

EricL

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your Whitco window lock.

If you are keen to give it a try, I propose trying to pick the lock using the Craftright 4 Piece Hook And Pick Set. The second option is to disassemble the lock and removing the locking component of the window winder. The third option would be to replace the window winder with a new set. Since calling in a lock smith would be the most expensive option getting a new window winder would be a more affordable option.

Let me call on our experience members @Dave-1 and @Nailbag for their recommendations.

If you need further assistance, please let me know.

Eric

Dave-1

Good Evening @congsport

I would go with option 2 of @EricL 's Once you have dissasembled it, take it into a locksmith (More so then a Mr Minit stall in the mall) and they may be able to either find a key or rekey it for you. I was told that for a change over of locks when I bought my house. Cheaper taking the lock itself in instead of them coming out

Dave

Nailbag

Hi @congsport

Even if you could pick the lock, the cost of the kit and then the replacement cylinder will be more than a replacement winder which is around $38.

The easiest solution is to:

Remove the two screws securing the winder to the winder frame.
Push the window open
From the outside, remove the bottom cover screws of the winder. This will release the entire mechanisim.
Remove the two screws securing the winder chain to the window frame.

With the old winder removed, you can now replace it with a new one.

Nailbag

congsport

1. Option 1: I bought it but it doesn't fit because it's too big, the lock is too small.
2. Option 2: The lock can't be removed because it's currently locked.

congsport

I have removed two of them, but I can't push the window open.

EricL

HI @congsport

If you have managed to remove the window lock but the chain does not wish to unwind you might need to use a hack saw to cut the chain in order to get it off. Another option is to force the chain off the window lock. Even if it unrolls just a little bit all you need is just a little space to use the saw on the chain. Once the chain is cut you should be able to remove the fitting and install the new window winder.

Eric

congsport

thanks for your comment.
But the chain won't come off without the key

EricL

Hi @congsport

If space is limited, I suggest using a Multi Tool with a plunge steel blade. Even with just a small gap the steel blade should be able to fit between the window winder in order for you to cut the chain.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

congsport

thanks for your comment but there is no loophole