Replacement shoes for Alside Windows

Home Owner from North Carolina

Jan 17, 2020 2:46 pm

I'm looking for replacement shoes for my Alside windows. I have attached pictures of the shoe which is 1 1/4 wide 1/2 thick, 1 1/4 tall. Also is a picture of coil balance end with hole connection. The window has 3 coils on each side of sash. The plastic shoe connection broke where coils attach. Seems to be cheap design due to the fact I have had 10 break so far. Thanks

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Bob from SWISCO

Jan 21, 2020 1:23 pm

Thanks for writing in. I'm afraid this pivot shoe and coil balance system is unfamiliar to me, but I'm forwarding this discussion to one of my senior colleagues who specializes in this type of hardware. We'll get back to you as soon as we can with more information. Many thanks.

Paul from SWISCO

Jan 22, 2020 12:34 pm

Hey there, maybe I can help. I've run across this a few times in the past. In my experience, many people with this same type of Alside pivot shoe have had it break in more or less the same way. It definitely seems like a problem with the design.

The good news is that I think I have a solution. I've suggested our 15-177 coil spring pivot shoe in the past. I think this will even still work with your original coil springs by attaching them with a 33-071 screw.

That said, if you did need new coil springs, you should be able to use our Series 152. You will just need the spring weight number stamped on the old coil.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Quick Learner from NC

Feb 6, 2020 9:44 am

Does part number 15-177 shoe fit right and left or are there two different for right and left

Paul from SWISCO

Feb 6, 2020 10:02 am

The 15-177 can be used for both the left and right sides.