Yale P-YWHLCK40N-WH Universal Window Handles, fits Right or Left Handed windows, 40mm spindle, Lockable, Boxed, suitable for PVCu windows, White Finish

Perfect replacement handle—fit for purpose and easy to install. The spindle and screws can be trimmed to the exact length needed, making it super versatile. Universal design fits both left and right windows. Great quality and value—highly recommend to all!

I had four sturdy, but old, silver alloy handles on two white UPVC windows in the sitting room. They worked but looked weathered so I decided to change them. I looked at DIY stores, online and on Amazon and decided on these Yale handles based on reviews, brand name, and price. Firstly they are not as solid as the old ones I took off, the new ones are a lighter feel, lighter operation, and the hidden safety button that keeps it secure when closed is plastic. The screw holes matched the old ones exactly, seems an industry standard? However my old handles sat flat against the frame, the new Yale ones have a 10mm raised section behind the screw hole, I presume so it sits snugly into the frame. So I had to drill out the old screw hole in the UPVC frame to make them all 10mm so the new handles would fit flush. (not mentioned in the Amazon advert?). Note of warning, get a 10mm drill suitable for UPVC frames so it doesn't bite into the plastic. That being said once drilled out the new handles simply fitted into the old holes and looked very good. The handles click shut, so you push the thumb button to release the safety button. There is a key lock on the thumb button, but Yale supplied a small white clip on cover that covers the key hole and made them look neater if you don't normally lock them. Overall easy to fit, they look good, work well, and seem value for money for what I paid.

This is a comparison review of the replacement UPVC window handles from Avocet and from Yale Locks. The Avocet is sold on Amazon at roughly 50% of the price of the Yale Locks item and it is interesting that when you view both item pages the other sometimes appears in the "Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought.." list and I have to admit I was one of those who did buy both. The Avocet handle is just not to the same quality as the Yale and it is also unreliable in its lock action which is the reason I ended up buying the Yale. The following is a comparison of the two.Both the Avocet and the Yale come with a 40mm spindle which has to be shortened to fit your particular window. One review commented that the spindle on the Yale could be replaced by that of the original handle but in practice I found I could not remove the spindle from either. I ended up using a junior hacksaw to cut the spindles down to the required length, in my case all that was required was a 10mm extension. Prior to doing this I would recommend wrapping a layer or two of masking tape or equivalent around the handle to protect it if you slip with the saw blade. It certainly saved one of mine from a nasty gash.The push button on the Yale has a much nicer feel to the Avocet, and now fitted in place feels slightly more up market when operating the lever. The screw blanking plate on the Avocet is held in place by double sided tape, on the Yale it is held in place by plastic lugs which are more secure and allow the plate to be removed and replaced a number of times. Once in place the plate on the Yale looks far better as well.The Avocet comes with one key, the Yale comes with two. One review mentioned the Yale key fitted their existing windows but in my case neither Avocet or Yale keys fitted the existing windows or their . The single Avocet key is far better quality than the Yale.The Yale comes with two fixing screws which like the spindle must be cut to the correct length or as I did just use the original screws. The Avocet does not have any screws and relies on using the ones that were on the original handle that is being replaced.Initially I was happy with the Avocet and the push button acted as it should. The key operated as normal, and when locked the button could not be pushed as expected. Quite soon after fitting it became apparent the push button was stuck in the out position as if locked. Inserting the key and locking then unlocking had no effect and by trial and error it was found the push button would only work if the key was inserted. Not very convenient. A large amount of fiddling and the like it then started to operate normally again but a day later it was jammed again needing the key to be inserted to operate the push action. On further fiddling it was found the barrel could also be turned sometimes without the key inserted!This was why I bought the Yale to replace the Avocet which based on my experience I would avoid..

It’s the easy DIY just unscrew the other hand and just screw. Fits

The only downside is that the locking is pretty 'gentle', you don't get a solid click when it closes. This is a weak failing, that's why it is 5-star ;)The nice thing, or a major security flaw, is that the ones I got were keyed alike