Tabs are breaking on window screens

[Rainger99]

One of the plastic pull tabs on one of my window screens has broken. I called Romac to see about getting a replacement tab and they told me that the entire window screen has to be replaced - you just can't replace a pull tab as it is part of the frame.

Is there a way to just replace the pull tabs rather than replace the entire screen? Where do you get the parts?

[Keefelane66]

One of the plastic pull tabs on one of my window screens has broken. I called Romac to see about getting a replacement tab and they told me that the entire window screen has to be replaced - you just can't replace a pull tab as it is part of the frame.

Is there a way to just replace the pull tabs rather than replace the entire screen? Where do you get the parts?
As always search Amazon.
Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/Window-Screen-Pull-Tabs-Pack/dp/B0794GZFMH/ref=m_pd_aw_sbs_vft_none_sccl_2/131-7861459-5286420?pd_rd_w=hjwuC&content-id=amzn1.sym.065eff8c-874b-4ab3-82e4-a2df93bdba5c&pf_rd_p=065eff8c-874b-4ab3-82e4-a2df93bdba5c&pf_rd_r=QKCM9T8NPNQB10K72H28&pd_rd_wg=0HIxj&pd_rd_r=68b79909-2e24-4248-a089-d23465a034a5&pd_rd_i=B0794GZFMH&psc=1#aw-udpv3-customer-reviews_feature_div)

[Kenswing]

They will all break eventually. I carefully use a small screwdriver to lift them out.

[Keefelane66]

As always search Amazon.
Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/Window-Screen-Pull-Tabs-Pack/dp/B0794GZFMH/ref=m_pd_aw_sbs_vft_none_sccl_2/131-7861459-5286420?pd_rd_w=hjwuC&content-id=amzn1.sym.065eff8c-874b-4ab3-82e4-a2df93bdba5c&pf_rd_p=065eff8c-874b-4ab3-82e4-a2df93bdba5c&pf_rd_r=QKCM9T8NPNQB10K72H28&pd_rd_wg=0HIxj&pd_rd_r=68b79909-2e24-4248-a089-d23465a034a5&pd_rd_i=B0794GZFMH&psc=1#aw-udpv3-customer-reviews_feature_div)
And,
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5xRJgRVhScM

[Rainger99]

As always search Amazon.
Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/Window-Screen-Pull-Tabs-Pack/dp/B0794GZFMH/ref=m_pd_aw_sbs_vft_none_sccl_2/131-7861459-5286420?pd_rd_w=hjwuC&content-id=amzn1.sym.065eff8c-874b-4ab3-82e4-a2df93bdba5c&pf_rd_p=065eff8c-874b-4ab3-82e4-a2df93bdba5c&pf_rd_r=QKCM9T8NPNQB10K72H28&pd_rd_wg=0HIxj&pd_rd_r=68b79909-2e24-4248-a089-d23465a034a5&pd_rd_i=B0794GZFMH&psc=1#aw-udpv3-customer-reviews_feature_div)

I looked at the Amazon website. Does anyone know if those tabs will fit our windows? Are they one size tab fits all screens?

Does anyone have any experience with installing the tabs??

[villagetinker]

IMHO, if the screens are old enough for the tabs to fail, the screen material probably is ready to fail. I would have the screens re-screened and at the same time see if new tabs can be installed. You MAY be able to get D rings (used to hang pictures) and have these pop riveted to the frame.

[JoMar]

One of the plastic pull tabs on one of my window screens has broken. I called Romac to see about getting a replacement tab and they told me that the entire window screen has to be replaced - you just can't replace a pull tab as it is part of the frame.

Is there a way to just replace the pull tabs rather than replace the entire screen? Where do you get the parts?

Check ACE Hardware in Wildwood, they do screen replacements and repairs.

[DAVES]

I looked at the Amazon website. Does anyone know if those tabs will fit our windows? Are they one size tab fits all screens?

Does anyone have any experience with installing the tabs??

MY OPINION. Plastic become brittle over time. As far as AMAZON often you can ask questions.
I expect such a part is not very expensive. You can choose to order a set. If, it works I would replace all you have in your windows.

We've all been there. You have a chandelier with 4or whatever bulbs. I go into the mess I call my garage to dig out the ladder. It is ten feet up to where the chandelier is. If, I change ONE I know the others will blow shortly.

RATHER THAN AMAZON- I would try ACE. They are local, they stock solutions to this king of issue. A picture would surely help them to help you.

[coffeebean]

IMHO, if the screens are old enough for the tabs to fail, the screen material probably is ready to fail. I would have the screens re-screened and at the same time see if new tabs can be installed. You MAY be able to get D rings (used to hang pictures) and have these pop riveted to the frame.

My screens are original to our home which was built in 2007. The D rings you describe are what I think we have in our screens. They are metal and have to be pulled up to use them. When not in use, they cannot be seen. Are those "D rings"? You are a wonderful host of information on this site and I thank you.

[villagetinker]

My screens are original to our home which was built in 2007. The D rings you describe are what I think we have in our screens. They are metal and have to be pulled up to use them. When not in use, they cannot be seen. Are those "D rings"? You are a wonderful host of information on this site and I thank you.

No I do not think the ones I was suggesting would work, UNLESS there is a slot for the tab on the D ring. I was thinking of attaching the D ring on the surface of the screen. I have seen versions that are light duty where the flat metal part was fairly thin.

[thevillagernie]

As always search Amazon.
Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/Window-Screen-Pull-Tabs-Pack/dp/B0794GZFMH/ref=m_pd_aw_sbs_vft_none_sccl_2/131-7861459-5286420?pd_rd_w=hjwuC&content-id=amzn1.sym.065eff8c-874b-4ab3-82e4-a2df93bdba5c&pf_rd_p=065eff8c-874b-4ab3-82e4-a2df93bdba5c&pf_rd_r=QKCM9T8NPNQB10K72H28&pd_rd_wg=0HIxj&pd_rd_r=68b79909-2e24-4248-a089-d23465a034a5&pd_rd_i=B0794GZFMH&psc=1#aw-udpv3-customer-reviews_feature_div)

use food grade silicone to libricate tracs.....in the future

[Retiredsteve]

One of the plastic pull tabs on one of my window screens has broken. I called Romac to see about getting a replacement tab and they told me that the entire window screen has to be replaced - you just can't replace a pull tab as it is part of the frame.

Is there a way to just replace the pull tabs rather than replace the entire screen? Where do you get the parts? As one other said, Ace in either Wildwood or on 466. They rescreen and can put new tabs on. They also can rebuild any screen that has bent or broken frames

[coffeebean]

No I do not think the ones I was suggesting would work, UNLESS there is a slot for the tab on the D ring. I was thinking of attaching the D ring on the surface of the screen. I have seen versions that are light duty where the flat metal part was fairly thin.
OK. Thanks.

[bowlingal]

There is also an Ace hardware on 441 in Fruitland Park and in Spanish Springs

[bowlingal]

Question... are the tabs supposed to be on the top of the screen or on the bottom?

[MidWestIA]

why move a screen?

[Rainger99]

why move a screen?

I want to take them out to clean the windows.

[Rainger99]

Question... are the tabs supposed to be on the top of the screen or on the bottom?

Mine are on the bottom or on the side. The bottom ones are on the lower left corner and the lower right corner. The side ones are on the upper left corner and the bottom left corner.

[John Mayes]

I want to take them out to clean the windows.

You know the window tilts in so you can clean it…..right?

[villagetinker]

You know the window tilts in so you can clean it…..right?
Many windows, like ours do NOT tilt in, and the only way to clean the outside of the window is to remove the screen.

[John Mayes]

Many windows, like ours do NOT tilt in, and the only way to clean the outside of the window is to remove the screen.

That’s interesting. What year was your house built. If not mistaken, all the newer homes on the south side have tilt windows.

[Rainger99]

You know the window tilts in so you can clean it…..right?


My side windows tilt in. My rear windows do not tilt in.

Not all houses are built the same.

[John Mayes]

My side windows tilt in. My rear windows do not tilt in.

Not all houses are built the same.

My mistake. What model do you have?

[bowlingal]

John, I have an Austin model built in 2007 and all my windows tilt in for easy cleaning.