Caradco (?) window spring balances

Home Owner from Ayer, MA
I believe these springs are for Caradco windows, though there is no label on any part, nor the windows, which were likely installed when the house was built in 1979. In checking, I am unable to identify a color on the bottom of any of the springs, thus I am sending the glass size of this window (and nine others.) I do not need to replace many of the springs, and in some cases, just the pin is broken off or the plastic tube is damaged or missing. As I consider options, I wanted to find out if it is even possible to recreate these springs, and the cost.

Window glass size: 20" x 28", both upper and lower
Lower springs:
Total length=24-3/4"; Tube length=22-1/2"; Bottom Pin=3/4"; Top attachment=1-1/2"
Upper springs:
Total length=22-3/4"; Tube length=20-1/2"; Bottom Pin=3/4"; Top attachment=1-1/2"
[note: top attachment of upper spring has the movable piece shown in photo 0085, the purpose of which I do not know]
Please let me know if you need additional information. Thank you.
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Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Hello,

We may be able to help with this, but we'll need to know how many of each balance you need. Also, please confirm that the length that you provided is only the cylinder of the balance, and not including either end attachment. Thank you!

Paul
Paul from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Hello,

After doing some additional research, It appears that you don't have a Caradco window after all, but a Wenco window. You'll need to see a Wenco dealer for their exclusive balances. Unfortunately, there isn't a generic balance that can be used as a replacement. Thank you for contacting us and good luck with your repair!

Home Owner from Ayer, MA
Paul,
So much for my misguided internet search! Thank you for correctly identifying the brand of window. I will search for a Wenco parts dealer, though since I may in the future replace the single panes if it is too much trouble, I might simply swap out balances that have the tube or plastic tilt tips broken and put them on windows we rarely open. Thank you again.
Paul
Paul from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

I'm glad we were able to point you in the right direction. Please let us know if you have any future hardware questions. Thank you!

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