Window opening limit devices and method of use

A window opening limit device comprising:

• a bezel comprising a front face;
• a housing comprising a first end and an opposite second end, wherein the second end is secured to a rear of the bezel, the housing further comprising opposed sidewalls, an upper wall, and a lower wall, wherein the sidewalls, the upper wall, and the lower wall extend between the first end and the second end, wherein at least one of the sidewalls defines a recess extending from the second end towards the first end, and wherein the recess defines at least one sliding surface;
• a button comprising at least one sliding projection configured to linearly slide along the at least one sliding surface, wherein the at least one sliding projection is disposed at least partially within the recess, wherein the button is configured to pivot about the at least one sliding projection, and wherein the button comprises a locking end;
• and
• a spring for simultaneously (a) biasing the locking end toward a projected position and (b) biasing the locking end towards the lower wall, wherein when in the projected position, the locking end projects beyond the front face.