Window Actuator Repairs & Replacements in Perth

Has Your Window Actuator Stopped Working?

Is a window actuator in your home, apartment building or commercial property stuck open or making an unpleasant grinding noise?

Our licensed electricians at Steven Murphy Electrical Contractors provide a specialist window actuator repair, replacement and installation service across Perth. We work with electric window actuators and chain-driven window openers fitted to high, heavy or difficult-to-reach building windows.

Contact us on (08) 9381 7711 today and request a free quote.
 

How to Know if Your Window Actuator Needs Replacing

Window actuators operate quietly in the background for years, so they are often forgotten about until a window becomes stuck or stops closing properly.
 
The motor, chain drive, electrical connections and control equipment can all deteriorate over time. Actuators can also be affected by moisture, corrosion and exposure to the weather.
 
Some common warning signs include:

• The window no longer opens or closes
• The actuator moves slowly or stops partway
• A grinding, clicking or straining sound
• The chain extends but does not retract correctly
• The window opens unevenly
• The window no longer closes tightly
• The wall switch or remote works intermittently
• Visible rust, corrosion or moisture damage
• One window in a group no longer responds
• The actuator motor operates but the window does not move

Leaving a failed actuator unattended can result in a window remaining open during bad weather, becoming difficult to secure or placing additional strain on your window hardware.
 

Window Actuator Repair & Fault Finding

A failed electric window does not always require a completely new system. Our electricians can inspect the actuator, power supply, wiring, switches, controls and associated window hardware to identify the source of the problem. Where repair is practical and suitable components remain available, we may be able to restore the existing system without replacing every part.

We Replace Old or Discontinued Window Actuators

Finding a replacement for an older electric window actuator in Perth can be frustrating. The original manufacturer may no longer support the product, the model number may have disappeared from catalogues or the current replacement may not fit the existing window.
 
Our team actively takes on these difficult replacement jobs, including replacement of the now obsolete Lockwood Elevation Electric Window Actuators. We assess the existing actuator and installation. From there, we determine whether the best solution is:

• A compatible current replacement
• A Yale Aeron actuator and control upgrade
• A custom-made replacement actuator
• Replacement of selected system components
• A broader upgrade where the old controls are no longer supportable

Where an appropriate off-the-shelf actuator is unavailable, we can arrange for a replacement unit to be custom manufactured by specialist suppliers in the eastern states.