Spring window balance for wooden double hung window
A handy person from Bedford Hills, NY says:
September 5, 2020
Hi!
I am looking to replace the window balance on my wooden double hung windows. It appears to be a spring balance, and attached to the jamb at the top with a screw, then at the bottom, it has a hinge with a metal tab that screws to the bottom of the sash. It appears to 9/16 in diameter. It has a cheap plastic cover that has become brittle and is cracked; underneath is the metal spring.
Please let me know if you carry this type of balance and how much it costs for replacement?
Thank you!
Ken
I am looking to replace the window balance on my wooden double hung windows. It appears to be a spring balance, and attached to the jamb at the top with a screw, then at the bottom, it has a hinge with a metal tab that screws to the bottom of the sash. It appears to 9/16 in diameter. It has a cheap plastic cover that has become brittle and is cracked; underneath is the metal spring.
Please let me know if you carry this type of balance and how much it costs for replacement?
Thank you!
Ken




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Bob from SWISCO responded:
September 9, 2020
Hey Ken. Check out our Series 500 5/8" Spiral Balance for Non-Tilt Windows. This is often used with older wood windows. It tends to use brackets like the 17-007 or 17-012. Look it over and let me know if you think this matches up. |