Hello everyone,
I have a window in my bathroom that is positioned so high that it can’t be opened without a ladder. The window consists of two parts – the left side is fixed, and the right side is tilt-and-turn. I would like to install a motorized window opener and wanted to ask if anyone has experience with this and can give me a recommendation.
Ideally, the window should open fully (turn mode) to allow better ventilation (if tilt mode is easier, that would also be fine). Attached are a photo and a drawing with the dimensions.
In the photo, you can also see the power outlet, which is located at the top left of the wall next to the window. Although it can be switched on and off from below, it is only a simple on/off switch. Therefore, a motorized solution with its own remote control would probably make sense.
Is it even feasible to do this properly with a motorized opener? And if yes, what exactly do I need? Also, what is the price range typically like?
As an alternative, I have considered removing the entire window unit and replacing it with a large tilt window that could be operated from below via a lever (with a long rod), similar to the skylights you used to find in school gyms. Would that make more sense?
Many thanks and best regards
I have a window in my bathroom that is positioned so high that it can’t be opened without a ladder. The window consists of two parts – the left side is fixed, and the right side is tilt-and-turn. I would like to install a motorized window opener and wanted to ask if anyone has experience with this and can give me a recommendation.
Ideally, the window should open fully (turn mode) to allow better ventilation (if tilt mode is easier, that would also be fine). Attached are a photo and a drawing with the dimensions.
In the photo, you can also see the power outlet, which is located at the top left of the wall next to the window. Although it can be switched on and off from below, it is only a simple on/off switch. Therefore, a motorized solution with its own remote control would probably make sense.
Is it even feasible to do this properly with a motorized opener? And if yes, what exactly do I need? Also, what is the price range typically like?
As an alternative, I have considered removing the entire window unit and replacing it with a large tilt window that could be operated from below via a lever (with a long rod), similar to the skylights you used to find in school gyms. Would that make more sense?
Many thanks and best regards
N
nordanney3 May 2024 08:30Forget the retrofit option. It will a) cost you a lot and b) is just fiddly work.
Think practical:
Think practical:
H
hanghaus20233 May 2024 18:03Don’t have a ventilation system? Then you only need to open the window for cleaning.
B
Bertram1003 May 2024 18:49bene1981 schrieb:
I have a window in my bathroom,Great tiles! I like the shower.
@nordanney Thanks, I had seen that device as well. Does it really work? At that height? The window is located 3m (10 feet) high, and I can’t move around much up there... I’d have to get into the shower to reach it. I’d rather avoid installing a motorized opener.
@hanghaus2023 Yes, we have a ventilation system. And yes, technically I wouldn’t need to open windows. But the builder insisted on installing a tilt-and-turn window instead of a fixed-glass panel. So now it’s installed, and I’d like to be able to use it. Otherwise it annoys me constantly since I can only reach it with a ladder. Besides, the ventilation system is nice, but it still feels different to open a window properly once in a while.
@hanghaus2023 Yes, we have a ventilation system. And yes, technically I wouldn’t need to open windows. But the builder insisted on installing a tilt-and-turn window instead of a fixed-glass panel. So now it’s installed, and I’d like to be able to use it. Otherwise it annoys me constantly since I can only reach it with a ladder. Besides, the ventilation system is nice, but it still feels different to open a window properly once in a while.
To summarize briefly:
- You have a ventilation system that is sufficient.
- You originally wanted and actually only need a fixed window element that cannot be opened due to its design.
- Now you have a window that can be opened.
And since it’s there, you definitely want to use it, even if that means either having a shabby extension dangling around or spending a significant amount of money on a motor?
Is your partner aware of this?
- You have a ventilation system that is sufficient.
- You originally wanted and actually only need a fixed window element that cannot be opened due to its design.
- Now you have a window that can be opened.
And since it’s there, you definitely want to use it, even if that means either having a shabby extension dangling around or spending a significant amount of money on a motor?
Is your partner aware of this?
Similar topics