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
@sysrun80 nicely summarized. But to ease your cynicism a bit:
- I purchased a turnkey house, and the developer thought a tilt-and-turn window would make more sense in this location than a fixed-glass one. Removing it was not an option, so instead, they offered me a motor. In the end, I didn’t receive the motor either (note to self: from now on, get everything in writing, which I already do), but I did get the power outlet to install a motor myself, along with the statement that the ventilation system would be sufficient.
- The ventilation is sufficient if it runs at full capacity right after showering. It can be timed or set manually—in the utility room. No, the developer didn’t want to install an app-controlled system, even if I agreed to cover the extra costs. This makes using the ventilation system almost pointless because the timer only helps if you have exactly the same shower routine 365 days a year, and the manual control is inconvenient since you always have to go to the utility room. Twice, because eventually, you want to switch off the full-capacity mode again.
- Yes, my partner is aware of this and is just as unhappy with the current solution as I am.
And how much I’m willing to spend on a more satisfactory solution is not really the question here—rather, whether anyone can recommend something.
- I purchased a turnkey house, and the developer thought a tilt-and-turn window would make more sense in this location than a fixed-glass one. Removing it was not an option, so instead, they offered me a motor. In the end, I didn’t receive the motor either (note to self: from now on, get everything in writing, which I already do), but I did get the power outlet to install a motor myself, along with the statement that the ventilation system would be sufficient.
- The ventilation is sufficient if it runs at full capacity right after showering. It can be timed or set manually—in the utility room. No, the developer didn’t want to install an app-controlled system, even if I agreed to cover the extra costs. This makes using the ventilation system almost pointless because the timer only helps if you have exactly the same shower routine 365 days a year, and the manual control is inconvenient since you always have to go to the utility room. Twice, because eventually, you want to switch off the full-capacity mode again.
- Yes, my partner is aware of this and is just as unhappy with the current solution as I am.
And how much I’m willing to spend on a more satisfactory solution is not really the question here—rather, whether anyone can recommend something.
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hanghaus20234 May 2024 10:45I have an electric window control with push buttons for open and close. However, it was installed right away.
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hanghaus20234 May 2024 10:50Great idea for the shower. Is the minimum clearance distance being maintained there?
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MachsSelbst4 May 2024 21:55But what exactly do you want now? There are solutions like that—I found some within 30 seconds on Google.
Finding someone here who has already done this is unlikely. And after an endless discussion about how you don’t really need it, but you still want it anyway, you’ll end up frustrated... guess what?
Exactly, you will end up googling yourself.
Call one or two companies, act like you don’t know much, and ask how it works, what you need, what it costs, etc.
Finding someone here who has already done this is unlikely. And after an endless discussion about how you don’t really need it, but you still want it anyway, you’ll end up frustrated... guess what?
Exactly, you will end up googling yourself.
Call one or two companies, act like you don’t know much, and ask how it works, what you need, what it costs, etc.
@MachsSelbst Of course, I already googled it beforehand and also spoke with some tradespeople. However, those phone calls weren’t very helpful. They just repeated what you can find on Google, but I didn’t get a proper assessment or information based on the exact measurements, nor did anyone come here to inspect the site in person.
But never mind. It’s good to know now that apparently no one here seems to have expertise in this area.
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But never mind. It’s good to know now that apparently no one here seems to have expertise in this area.
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Of course, it can be opened electrically. You need a (chain) motor that opens and closes the window. However, in this case, the window is not locked but only held at three points (motor, corner hinge, scissor hinge). The sash is small enough to make this possible. If you want more security, you additionally need a locking actuator that replaces the window handle and operates the existing hardware to unlock and lock the window. This setup then needs to be controlled so that the locking motor unlocks first and only then the chain motor opens the sash.
Get detailed advice from the window manufacturer who installed your windows. If they are unwilling or lack the knowledge, find someone else.
Get detailed advice from the window manufacturer who installed your windows. If they are unwilling or lack the knowledge, find someone else.
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