Coil Balance

Question

I don't see any manufacturer's name on the windows. I also don't see any stamping on the coils. The home was built by Ryan Homes. I would like to replace the coil balances in about five windows.

User submitted photos of a window balance.

Paul · Accepted Answer

We feel the Series 190 coil balances would make a good replacement for your current ones. Besides replacing the coil, you may also need to replace the pivot shoe. See our 15-180 for consideration. To raise the broken spring with the pivot shoe, place a screwdriver in the center cam and turn the "U" cam towards you. That will release the brake. From there, you will be able to raise the shoe. You will then need to remove the two screws holding the support and the springs to make room to get the shoe out of the cut out. Lastly, there will be a stamped number on the spring near the pivot shoe screw. That number will indicate which Series 190 coil spring to order.