Is it secure? How do you keep the window locked? Just wondering I how it compares to a regular locked window in terms of break-in prevention..
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I got it for my mother. She returned it because she didn't like the thought of leaving the window like that. Also it wouldnt be very weather friendly you would have to insulate around it
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You need some foam pieces for heat and ac etc. just to keep it airtight. Otherwise the birds flock to it once they figure it out!
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Yes. Screw an "L" bracket to each of the two window panes to hold them in position
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No, we keep ours closed all the time. You can use it with the window open but you don't do anything different to use it with the window closed.
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No! This lock has worked wonderfully at our house! We haven't had any break ins since we installed it, while prior to this lock we had 4. We actually did have an issue with our landlord (I live in a college town and leases are yearly) about changing the doorknob to a locked code. He was worried that in an emergency he would not have access to our house. (Trust me, I lol'd at what kind of emergency would require him to get into our home..) But to appease him we set a "User Code" for him and his maintenance crew to use. Installation was easy & this product works great. All of our neighbors have installed it as well. No! This lock has worked wonderfully at our house! We haven't had any break ins since we installed it, while prior to this lock we had 4. We actually did have an issue with our landlord (I live in a college town and leases are yearly) about changing the doorknob to a locked code. He was worried that in an emergency he would not have access to our house. (Trust me, I lol'd at what kind of emergency would require him to get into our home..) But to appease him we set a "User Code" for him and his maintenance crew to use. Installation was easy & this product works great. All of our... » Read More No! This lock has worked wonderfully at our house! We haven't had any break ins since we installed it, while prior to this lock we had 4. We actually did have an issue with our landlord (I live in a college town and leases are yearly) about changing the doorknob to a locked code. He was worried that in an emergency he would not have access to our house. (Trust me, I lol'd at what kind of emergency would require him to get into our home..) But to appease him we set a "User Code" for him and his maintenance crew to use. Installation was easy & this product works great. All of our neighbors have installed it as well. « Show Less
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My husband installed this bar very quickly on our sliding glass door. The only way someone could get in the sliding glass door is to break the glass. This bar once installed allows no room for the doors to be opened. He installed it in the middle of the door - across from the actual locking mechanism. It did not take him very long to cut the bar with a hacksaw and install. If we leave the house we pull the bar down and the door is very secure. Geraldine if you still have further questions, please write me again and I will answer any and all of your questions.
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It auto-locks, so there is no need to lock from the inside. It has an always-open mode if you want it to stay unlocked.
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Double hung windows have 2 channels/tracks on each side: one for the upper outside window; one for the lower inside window. Placing these locks on the either side channel/track of the upper inside window would expose them to removal from the outside, and thence the pulling-down of the outside window to allow removal of the locks on the lower inside window. As Awgeewhiz stated, double hung windows, as do single hung windows, have a lock/latch that secures the lower inside window to the upper outside window - in the completely closed position. My use for these locks is to allow my single hung lower inside windows to be fairly secure in a semi-open position - providing flow of cooler outside air into our home, while providing a decent level of security (remember, these locks deter thieves from entering a house; if thieves are determined, they can break the window glass to enter [and, is that a 'pane!']
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No it physically blocks the door from opening. Actually someone on the outside could lock you in. Do you have a good deadbolt? The hardest part is drilling the holes, but with the right tools it's doable.
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No they are self locking and do not damage window or need to be screwed in. I would also suggest looking at a spring tension type bar that goes across the window. These work but sometimes aren't quite as secure as I would have hoped.
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I use the screen in an Andersen window - sides of screen fit in the window tracks, bottom of window rest on top of screen. It does NOT lock in; however, it does close up relatively well.
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How big is the total area? I have a 10-12' window, opens on each side. I put alarm in the middle and banged on the side window, didn't do anything, so I hit it harder and it went off. Was scared to keep hitting the glass but if window was smash it would make the alarm go off. We have to turn the alarms off in big wind storms cause they will go off from wind/gusts. Only have had to turn them off 1 time from wind. Alarms are loud.
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I've installed 2 of these for clients and if they are installed tightly they will add an extra measure of security as well as child-proofing. Both clients are very happy with them. Just my 2 cents, hope it helps.
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That is a good question. My window opens out. I am not sure. I have secured my shelf with screws. I guess it depends on the screen.
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Well, there's a little pin thing (included with the unit) you can stick in a hole in a tab at the bottom of the door that will keep it from (a) swinging open unless you remove the pin, (b) confound a dumb cat or dog that likes to pull at doors, (c) slow down a child intent on opening the door. We have no reason to use it so haven't tried it. I think you probably could use a small padlock stuck through the tab to better lock the door. In other words, there is a mechanism provided, and a clever owner probably improvise a better locking device using their design features.
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The "lock" on this- which is really the tensioning knob on the top of the unit- can be put into a permanent stationary state. Meaning the retraction/extension is a bit easier. The toughest part for an elderly operator will be enough hand strength to pull the gate across to latch it. It's not a trivial amount of tension, like a window shade.
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I keep mine for years...they are just a tablet that is sealed. We keep ours in the garage and i pull them out when I'm ready to do windows! I've had no problems.
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I just put a couple of screws in the window frame. It works well. No intruders.
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I would.use plywood, or several pieces of wood that fit the depth of your window sash. Remember to also seal the wood, and provide insulation on at least the outside. It would also be prudent to install several security mesures to prevent entry, or theft of the AC unit. Some.simple window locks, and bar woild be a good start. This unit uses a lot of power, so look at how much power you have on the circuit alreaty.