Coil balance spring

Handy Person from Wisconsin

Oct 15, 2021 7:13 pm

Small bathroom window, Spring travels approximately 16 in. Channel width 1 1/4. Channel depth 9/16. Spring width 1/2 inch. 5/8 opening. Total double-hung window size is 28" by 36". Probably have to remove some of the vynil to get the spring out.
P.s. This site is amazing especially if you could figure out the spring I need, thank you, chad

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Casey from SWISCO

Oct 20, 2021 1:37 pm

Hello,

We'd be happy to help but we would like to see the pivot shoe and coil springs removed from the window to compare to our inventory. We'll relate a few videos to assist you. Thank you!

Handy Person from Wisconsin

Oct 26, 2021 5:26 pm

Thanks again for your help

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Casey from SWISCO

Oct 27, 2021 9:29 am

Your balance system is an older style that is no longer made. It's actually kind of weird in that it's a hybrid of two different pivot shoes commonly used in MI windows: one which uses the 15-199 shoe and the other which uses the 15-180. It's similar to both but still different.

Now, we've never been able to find an exact match, but our 15-199 is the best candidate. This shoe is 17/32" thick by 1-1/4" wide, so that should work for you. You can also use our 1/2" thick Series 160 coil spring along with either our 15-150D cover. Please review these parts and let me know what you think. Thank you!

Handy Person from Wisconsin

Oct 27, 2021 5:07 pm

Could I order both options thank you

Casey from SWISCO

Oct 28, 2021 8:45 am

Sure, you can place an order for these parts directly on our website or by giving our customer service department a call at 856-317-6263. You can also view our return policy here if you'd like to return the unused balance system. Thank you!

Handy Person from Wisconsin

Nov 4, 2021 6:22 pm

Thank you for all your help, the parts you suggested worked perfectly and the website was great to use. customer service was the best!!!! thank you again so much

Casey from SWISCO

Nov 5, 2021 8:13 am

That's great to hear. Please let us know if you need anything else!