Replaced Window Balances

A quick learner from Rochester, NY says:
April 15, 2024
Hello,

My replacement window is no longer staying open. I believe I need to replace both window balances on my Gorell G5105 windows. No idea what window balance I need. I've included pictures.

Thank You,
Todd
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Jasmine from SWISCO responded:
April 16, 2024

Hi Todd,

Thanks for posting! Your coil balance housing looks like it could be the 15-087 Coil Housing Pivot. To confirm, you'll need to remove it and carefully compare the dimensions shown below.

Detail of 15-087
Detail of 15-087

This coil housing is compatible with the Series 180 Coil Balance anchored to the window channel using the 16-024 Mounting Bracket. To determine which spring is needed for your housing, you'll need to look for any stamps/marking on the metal coil. 

If there are no stamps/markings or they cannot be read and/or cross-referenced, you'll need to obtain the exact weight of the sash. You'll then take the sash weight and divide it by the total number of coils in the window.
Mounting Bracket
Mounting Bracket
16-024
$0.66
Coil Housing Pivot
Coil Housing Pivot
15-087
$5.97
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