Window balances

A quick learner from Mims, FL says:
April 22, 2019
How do you know if a balance is bad and not just not adjusted correctly?
Thank you for your time,

Peter H.
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Casey from SWISCO responded:
April 23, 2019

Hi Peter,

The answer to that question depends on the kind of balance that you have. The only balance that you can really adjust would be a spiral balance. You can try unhooking the bottom of the spiral and giving it one or two turns with a charging tool or needle nose pliers to see that helps. If that doesn't help, it's probably time for new balances. 
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