A window unit air conditoner was removed from a window with a metal frame. A screw through the window frame was broken off leaving about 1/4" between the screw and frame. I have tried metal snips and a small hacksaw with no success.
2006-08-27 17:10:55 · 15 answers · asked by Cara Beth 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
As a result the window will not close all the way.
2006-08-27 17:11:50 · update #1
I think you are screwed!, pun intended Does the screw interfere with the window function? If not, leave it in. it's possible to get a drill bit smaller than the screw, drill the center of the screw ( not easy at all).
2006-08-27 17:22:04 · answer #1 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find someone with a drill and a set of drill bits. Ask them to come over and drill the screw out of the window frame.
2006-08-27 21:49:55 · answer #2 · answered by Leslie S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a small drill bit and drill the center of the broken screw it may push the screw into the sidewall and fall in.
2006-08-27 17:27:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drill it out. Worked for me!
2006-08-27 17:18:04 · answer #4 · answered by Ron D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try grabbing whats left of the screw with pliers and unscrew it that way.
2006-08-27 17:13:22 · answer #5 · answered by RepoMan18 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a drill with a metal bit and drill it out.
2006-08-27 17:14:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need a drill with "reverse" and you can back it out.
2006-08-27 17:19:46 · answer #7 · answered by GeneL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could get a small grinding attachment for a drill and grind it off.
2006-08-27 17:24:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
USE A DRILL WITH A DRILL BIT THAT FITS THE HOLE AND DRILL IT OUT
2006-08-28 07:02:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had the same problem! you have tobend the screw until it becomes loose, then pull it off
2006-08-27 17:22:45 · answer #10 · answered by lalapop95 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋