replacement coil springs

Home Owner from Hudsonville, MI
Is this a picture of a coil spring window balance? Can I order a replacement? Or two? or 4? This one comes comes from the left side (facing the outdoors) bottom pane of a double hung, vinyl, inward tilting window. I do not know the manufacturer or the age of the window. Are they hard to install?
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Casey
Casey from SWISCO
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Hello,

We'd be happy to look into this for you but we would like to see the pivot shoe the coil springs anchor to. We'll also need to know the numbers stamped on your original coils. If they are missing or broken off, we'll need to know the weight of your window sash to determine the necessary strength options for your replacements. Thank you! 

Home Owner from Hudsonville, MI
I hope this is what you need. The bottom sash of the window weighs roughly 15 pounds
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Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Thanks for getting back to us. We don't carry that particular coil balance setup. We do have a similar one in our Series 140, though. Note that you will also have to replace the pivot bar with something like our 26-398 or 26-405. Review the specifications below to see if this would fit in your window jamb. 

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Home Owner from Hudsonville, MI
Hi Casey.
The Pivot bar seems like 26-405 would work.  The Series 140 looks like it would work.  There is 1 coil.
So if I wanted to replace the mechanism in the window, I would need 2 Series 140 coil balances, and 2 pivot bars 26-405. Would that be it?
Home Owner from Hudsonville, MI
HI again Casey.
It looks like the balance stamp number is J87. Whatever that means.
Thanks
Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Correct, one S140-08 coil balance on each side will support a sash between 15-16.99 lbs. The original balance stamps would not correspond to the new balances but the sash weight will determine the spring tension you need.

Home Owner from Hudsonville, MI
So am I ready to order? Coil Balance S140-08 (2) and Pivot Bar 26-405 (2)? Can I do that online?
Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

We are not able to process orders through this thread, but you are welcome to order these parts directly on our website or by giving our customer service team a call at (888) 991-1929.

Home Owner from Hudsonville, MI

Casey,

Thank you very much for all your help!

Tom 

Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

It's our pleasure! 

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