Window Balance

Quick Learner from Longwood, FL

Jun 1, 2018 8:45 pm

We need to replace the balances on a number of our windows
There is a small label on the top of the window that I hope will help you identify the windows we have
Series1100/1450/1550/1900
AAMA / NWWDA 101/ 1S. 2-97
H-R30-53X72
QUALITY CONTROL & TESTING
AAMA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
ACCREDITED BY
AMERICAN NATIONALSTANDARDS INSTITUTE
A-L-I-E VALIDATOR
MFR. CODE: GA-1

6 Replies

Tom from SWISCO

Jun 5, 2018 8:34 am

Hello, welcome to SWISCO. I can tell you these are General Aluminum windows, but unfortunately, those codes don't tell me anything else. You can remove a balance to show us photos, and we will be able to identify it, but there's no guarantee without seeing the part!

Quick Learner from Longwood, FL

Jun 6, 2018 10:55 am

If the inside part is screwed in, the outside tube is approximately 30.5 inches Thank you!

Tom from SWISCO

Jun 6, 2018 10:56 am

Does this window tilt in for cleaning? Is 30-1/2" the length of the outer tube by itself, with no spiral included in the measurement? The length of the spiral is sort of irrelevant, but the tube is important. Finally, you need to weigh your window sash to choose the right strength, so come back to me with a relatively accurate weight.

Quick Learner from OKC, OKLAHOMA

Mar 15, 2024 1:34 pm

I am looking for the exact same part as original poster. have his spiral balance been found?

Paul from SWISCO

Mar 18, 2024 9:57 am

Thanks for reaching out to us. I'm sorry to say that the original customer never got back to us regarding this balance. Seeing photos of what you have installed now would allow us to pick out a good match from our inventory, but in the meantime I can tell you that General Aluminum company has been known to use our Series 900 tilt spiral balance. I can't guarantee that this is what you have but it's a good place to start for now.