Window balances and pin

Home Owner from New Jersey

Nov 15, 2013 2:37 pm

Don't know the brand of windows. They were installed approx. 25 years ago. All custom made. I need at least a dozen sets of the attached balances. Also, the pins at the bottom of the window need to be replaced. A pic is also attached.

User submitted photos of a coil balance.

10 Replies

Tom from SWISCO

Nov 18, 2013 10:57 am

It looks like you have the 15-087 shoe and 15-086 housing. Compare them to your hardware and let me know how they compare. If they're a match, you should also see our Series 180 coil spring balance.

I'm not sure about the pivot bar. Could I see a few pictures of it removed from the sash? I'd like to see a version that is as undamaged as possible.

Handy Person from New Jersey

Nov 18, 2013 10:38 pm

How do I know what coil to get?

Tom from SWISCO

Nov 19, 2013 8:57 am

There should be a number printed on your own coil spring that you can cross-reference.

Quick Learner from New Jersey

Nov 19, 2013 10:18 am

Do the coils differ from one window size to another? The reason I'm asking is that it would be easy on me if I could just order one size for all.

Paul from SWISCO

Nov 19, 2013 2:52 pm

It depends on what the sashes weigh. If they all weigh the same then I don't see any reason why they wouldn't work.

Quick Learner from New Jersey

Nov 19, 2013 5:04 pm

Maybe my best bet is to order the lower weight for the smaller windows and medium weight (5 or 6lb for the larger windows.

Tom from SWISCO

Nov 20, 2013 9:27 am

I recommend weighing the windows just in case. These balance systems are very delicate. If the springs are too strong or too weak by even a small degree, they will not work correctly.

Quick Learner from New Jersey

Nov 20, 2013 9:46 am

If you look at the pic of the pivot bar, there are two screws. Am I right to assume that I need to take both out to remove the pivot bar? If this is the case, it's not easy. The inside one is corroded and I may have to drill it out.

Tom from SWISCO

Nov 20, 2013 11:28 am

There is a good chance that second screw holds the pivot bar, yes, but I could be wrong. Unscrew the first one and see if it comes out. If not, then you probably have to remove the second one as well.