I need to secure a large back window that slides vertically to open. Can I use this or does it only work on horizontally opening doors?
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It is designed to be placed under the door knob at certain angle to hold/secure the door. It has two rubber ends - upper fork-to-knob connector and lower sloped floor stopper. It might work for a window if you change both rubber parts to a flat stoppers. Tnx, Al
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I don't have double hung windows, so I'm unsure if these will work. It works on locking the bottom slide window from moving up any farther. Hopefully someone with double hung windows will be able to give you a better answer.
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Yes, I had mine done in less than 5". Instruction are basically the same for either type of sliding window. UPDATED 5/11/2015: This will work in a casement/crank-style window with a little ingenuity, please see my review on how others have fixed this problem.
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I attached the unit directly to a tub with no encumbrances and one side butted up against a wall. I don't believe it would work with a sliding glass door without disabling the door. We also installed grab rails on the opposite side and the rear wall.
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I have mine installed in a double hung window I do not see how it would work in a side slider installation
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Yes. I think that is what it is specifically designed for. You just put it on the track above the lower window the distance you want the window open.
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I am not positive I can visualize your window, however, can describe how they work. I use them on double-hung windows myself. But mine open using the bottom sash moving up and down. So, if you look at the picture of the little lock, you can see a square on top, a turning knob up front, and tucked behind is a piece that moves forward and backward. You take the lock and open that sliding portion by turning the knob. You open it up big enough to slide the "teeth" of the lock onto the window frame. This can attach to any frame as long as the frame is thin enough to fit in the teeth. I think I will write a review and attach pictures. That would be the best way. To answer question, I THINK it would work.
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Sorry I can't really say except I do think would be a hindrance as it connects the slider to the stationary door quite firmly and we feel pretty secure with it. Do be sure to push the bar into its holder if YOU go outside as I've had the experience of not doing that and it fell down and kept me out quite successfully. Truth be told, easier for an intruder to just take a crowbar to a sliding door and bust it out if they wish.
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If it is installed correctly, all you do is bring it to the horizontal position and it locks itself. To open the door just raised it to the vertical position, and that all. Thanks.
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Yes, I can lower and raise the window easily because the door guard FALLS OFF too easily! I have stopped using them because they are just a nuisance and WOULD NOT RECOMMEND to anyone.
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Yes, and it works on triple panes also. I have several large windows (7x9 FT) and many large sliding doors. Small windows (2x3 FT) I do by hand.
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Yes. With the way my window is set up, though, I have to remove the shelf in order to open or close the window because mine is horizontal. The shelf hooks on to the bottom pane where the window itself sits.
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No, this has a sticky back that adheres to the sliding glass door so when someone tries to open the door, the flap prevents it from opening. You can put it anywhere on the glass. YouTube videos will provide you with a visual aid.
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Yes like I said before it will work on any door or window. The easy way to do a sliding door is put it sideways to the way that you would with the window
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Hi Lorinda, I do not believe that this opener would work in that application unless the door drops directly from the bottom of the coup allowing the opener to lift verticaly as it is designed to do--Jon
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NO, this will only work to secure the door from the inside. For example if your in your room (or a hotel room). One suggestion be sure you have the key handy in case you need to get out in a hurry. I hope this was helpfulCharlie
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Yes it would, we have awning windows, so we opted for the sliding door kit. BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!!!The unit broke down after 3 weeks and Haier didn't stand by the product. It took from July to OCTOBER to rectify. They finally sent a new unit. GOOD LUCK