Spiral Tilt Window Balancers

A home owner from Elliottsburg, PA says:
October 31, 2022
Good morning. Currently I have red tipped spiral tilt window balancers 5/8 x 22, although the windows are heavy and I'm wondering if I could replace them with the black tipped spiral balancers? We have had the windows for quite a few years and the windows never stayed up like they should have. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Annette
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Paul from SWISCO responded:
November 3, 2022

Hello

It sounds like your balance might just need to be recharged using the 75-006 charging tool. See our related media guides to assist you. 

Regarding the black tip S600-22 spiral balances, they are used for sashes weighing between 30-40 lbs. You can consider a blue tip for sashes between 10-29 lbs., but they will need to be charged as well. Thanks for posting.
Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Tilt Windows
Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Tilt Windows
75-006
$9.97
22" Series 600 Spiral Tilt Window Balance
22" Series 600 Spiral Tilt Window Balance
S600-22
$8.72
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