m07545741
m07545741

Hey A&L, I was hoping someone might be able to give me some advice. My double-glazed windows have developed some frosting inside them, and I’m not sure if they’re covered by the warranty, as they’re only 7 years old. How do I go about organising an assessment?

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Good morning, Can you email me at lfabian@alwindows.com.au and I will assist you. Please provide all info in your email including your full address. I'm based in QLD but if you're in VIC I will forward top the VIC customer service manager.

Best regards, Lorna Fabain - Administration Manager

lauren
lauren

I thought I saw somewhere that when we open our awning window, we can lock it again while the window is open, so that when we wind it closed it locks without the need to get the key to lock them when we close them. However when we do this, there is a clicking noise as we wind the window closed. I'm concerned that this will cause damage, or is it normal? It would be handy if we only needed the key once, not twice, to unlock, open, close and lock the windows.

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Hi,

Please email the below with your address and details so we can respond and assist. QLD - lfabian@alwindows.com.au ir VIC hdobbs@alwindows.com.au

Thanks so much

Robin W
Robin W

I have purchased a house with A&L windows and I cannot open them. It is just a catch no key lock.

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Hi Robin, We have sash catches which is what you have or window locks. It's up to the builder as to what is supplied. You can replace them; we sell the window lock son our spare parts site - external link . Best regards, Lorna Fabian - Administration Manager QLD

Robin W
Robin W  

I want to know how to open them

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Hi Robin,

They should just open. Please email me at lfabian@alwindows.com.au and i can send you the instructions for them.

Thanks, Lorna Fabian - Administration Manger QLD

Namrata R.
Namrata R.

I couldn’t open the A&L window lock?

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Hi Namrata,

Please call us on 07)3451 4100 for QLD or (03) 8786 0000 for VIC and one of our customer service team members will be able to explain how to do it.

Thanks

Namrata R.
Namrata R.  

I did call and a friendly staff advised me that I don’t have a right key. What is the process of ordering the new key?

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Hi,

Are you in QLD or VIC ?

Thanks

Namrata R.
Namrata R.  

Canberra

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Hi Namrata,

Please reach out to my email hdobbs@alwindows.com.au and I will help you with a key

jimbaroo48
jimbaroo48

using the key how do I unlock A&L sash window lock

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Hi,

Please email (Lisa Shanks ) lshanks@alwindows.com.au direct with some details and they will be able to assist you.

Thanks

Lynn S
Lynn S

How do we open the sliding window lock? We have. Keys but for the life of me can't figure it out.

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Hi, we have some different locks depending on states. Are you in VIC or QLD ?

You can email the following for and we can look into your issue.

VIC- hdobbs@alwindows.com.au - Haley Dobbs. QLD - lfabian@alwindows.com.au - Lorna Fabian

Alisina A.
Alisina A.

Hey, I couldn’t open my window because my window catcher stopped working and as I put a bit more force to open the window, the catcher broke. It’s an older style catcher I believe and I cannot seem to find the same model. Do I need the specific model or can I use another model catcher as a replacement.

Alisina A.
Alisina A.  

I don’t know how to send a pic on here.

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Hi Alisina, can you email me direct on lfabian@alwindows.com.au with your address and the photo.

Thanks , Lorna Fabain

Marylyn
Marylyn

Hi I have the same question as a few other people. I have recently purchased a house with A&L lockable windows. I can’t manage to open any of them even with the key. Can you please help?

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Good morning,

Can you email me direct on lfabian@alwindows.com.au with your details. I need to know what state your in and what locks you have as we have a few types.

Thanks, Lorna Fabian - Administration Manager - QLD

Suzanne G.
Suzanne G.

Good morning We have bought a 15 yr old home in victoria and are unable to open any windows. We have tried unlocking them. We have no idea how they work. Are you able to provide me with an instruction sheet please on how they open and how we unlock the

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Good morning,

Can you please email Haley Dobbs on hdobbs@alwindows.com.au. She will be able to assist you.

Best regards, Lorna Fabian - Administration Manager

Suzanne G.
Suzanne G.  

Thank you so much, I had a response from Haley within 5mins of writing to her. WOW I'm so impressed and thank you again

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Fantastic result. Glad we could help,

Best regards, Lorna Fabian - Administration Manager

Gordon D
Gordon D

How do you refit the locking mechanism on the sliding A and l latch (has a small spring attached).

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Good morning,

Please see our YouTube clip on lock fitting for all types of locks. Any issues email me direct on lfabian@alwindows.com.au

external link 

Thanks

John Murphy
John Murphy

Our house is approx 12 years old and is fitted with A&L sliding windows.We are unable to open the locks on 5 of the windows.The lock number is 2316 but I am unable to find any.Are you able to assist..Regards ..John

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Hi John,

Can you email me direct at lfabian@alwindows.com.au with all your details including your address.

Beste regards, Lorna Fabian - Customer Service Manager

mathew j.
mathew j.

We built our house 7 years ago and every single one of our sliding window locks has broken is this a defect? And how can I replace them?

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Hi Mathew, Can you email me direct at lfabian@alwindows.com.au with your address and how many locks you require. I'm happy to post out our newer version to you with some instructions on how to fit. Best regards, Lorna Fabian - Administration Manager

mathew j.
mathew j.  

Hey just an update, I reached out to Lorna via email and within 2 days they had sent brand new updated replacement locks via express post the customer service was outstanding. Thanks lorna for your assistance on this.

Nicole F.
Nicole F.

Hi. We have a house with all A&L windows and doors. We would like to replace a large window (1800) with a set of French doors. Is this viable?

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Good morning Nicole,

Please send your request through to Jacqueline O'Neill - joneill@alwindows.com.au.

Best regards, Lorna Fabian - Administration Manager

Mitch J.
Mitch J.

Hi, I have recently moved into a house with A&L Standard range entertainer sliding door, is it possible to flip the door to slide the opposite way? I cant see a way to remove the fixed panel and move it. Cheers

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Morning Mitch,

Please email Jacqueline O'Neill - joneill@alwindows.com.au she will be able to provide you with information on this.

Best regards, Lorna Fabian - Administration Service Manager QLD

James
James

Hey I have moved into a house with A&L window sliding window handle/sash lock how do I open them i have tried and they just keep on breaking they are ones that you don’t have a key to open it

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Hi James,

can you email me direct on lfabian@alwindows.com.au with your address and how many window locks you have.

Best regards, Lorna Fabian - Customer Service Manager

Hi Fu
Hi Fu

Hi! I've got security screen on my window. Installed by A&L over a decade ago. Would like to remove the security screen to change the mesh. I note there are tiny plates screwed in at the corner. Do I need to remove these first before I attempt to remove the security screen. (Any video to show me how?)

Wish there was an email to show you the photo to explain it a bit better.

Many thanks! HF

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Good morning,

You can email me direct on lfabian@alwindows.com.au with all your info and i will be able to assist you.

Thanks

Hi Fu
Hi Fu  

Have just emailed the photo thru. Pls have a look when u can. Much appreciated!

Marin Fisher
Marin Fisher

I have moved into a house with A&L sliding window handles that lock. I can't open them can you tell me how.

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Hi Marin,

Are you in QLD or Victoria ?

Thanks , Lorna Fabian

Marin Fisher
Marin Fisher  

Victoria

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Hi Marin, We have many videos on YouTube ( type in A&L sliding windows ) that may be able to assist you opening your sliding windows. If you have any further trouble please feel free to reach out to Hdobbs@alwindows.com.au and I will be happy to help.

Thank You

Haley Dobbs Customer Service Manager

Kevin C.
Kevin C.

Hi all my windows are installed with AL sliding window handle/sash lock. Do you have an instruction manual for these things? I cannot open my windows with keys. Not sure how this thing works. Thanks

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Hi, please email me direct on lfabian@alwindows.com.au with your details and I’ll be able to assist you . Best regards Lorna Fabian - customer service manager

Karen E
Karen E

We built our home 10 years ago and have A&L Windows. Within a few years, our sliding window locks broke one by one. We have emailed A&L twice with no response. Most of the windows now have dowel in the tracks so no one can enter. Recently I did a Google search to find a replacement and cannot find anything other than ones on a third party website for $27 each plus around that again in freight. It’s going to cost us a fortune! A&L spare parts do not list these on their website and I am wondering why? And what other choices do we have? Can you supply is with replacement locks?

Michael
Michael  

Hi Karen unfortunately I can’t supply Any new window locks my opinion is to visit one of A&L windows nearest store if your not in a location nearest to them then you can google Mr windows in the Goldcoast they also do postage they supply all sorts of locks and latch’s hope that helps

Karen E
Karen E  

Hi Michael, thank you. Are you with A&L? Mr Windows is who we found, just exploring other options and wandering what A&L can do to help.

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Hi Karen,

We sell our products online - external link 

If you want to speak with someone direct please email me on lfabian@alwindows.com.au

Best regards, Lorna Fabian - Customer Service Manager QLD

Steve P
Steve P

Name of Stockists of obsolete sliding window sash lock for A&L window

A&L Windows
A&L Windows   DM   

Hi Steve,

Can you send a photo of the one you have - lfabian@alwindows.com.au

Thanks

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