Simonton Window Parts

Home Owner from San Antonio TX

Hi! IWe have Simonton windows.While cleaning them recently, one side's parts broke. I have no idea what to order, but did get good photos. Can you help? Thank you! Aimee

PS I took photos of the unbroken side and the broken side so you can see more clearly what needs repair. The plastic part just broke off, so I think I need two separate pieces to replace.

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Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
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Hello, Aimee. Looks like you have the old Simonton brand coil balance assembly. They no longer made this, but we have two possible solutions for you to consider.

The first is our 15-192 pivot shoe, along with our Series 170 coil spring (and other parts related to its store page). This is a Certainteed brand part but I have had customers in the past tell me that they got it to work after grinding down the front of the face, which sticks out just a little too far for this window.

The other option is a more modern replacement that I think works just as well, if not better, since it's not prone to breaking in half like your old one is. The video below will go into more detail. This will explain exactly what parts you need to buy and how you can install them in your window. Just note that you will need the exact weight of your sash on hand in order to calculate the proper spring strength. You want to divide that weight by how many springs support the sash, then pick accordingly.

Home Owner from San Antonio TX
Thank you! I am watching the video and we will be ordering new parts shortly! Really appreciate your help!
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