Window hardware

A home owner from 47401 says:
August 31, 2020
Hello,

I'm looking for a part for a window (brand: Capitol windows). It holds the window up so that it doesn't slide back down when you open it. Please see the photo.

Do you have a part like this?

Best,

Julie

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Tom from SWISCO responded:
September 3, 2020

Hello, Julie. The part in question is called a coil balance. Yours in particular is a match for our Series 190. You may also need a new 15-186 clip, if your original is too damaged to reuse.
A home owner from 47401 says:
September 3, 2020
This is very helpful. I will order the parts right now. Thank you so much!

Best,

Julie
A home owner from 47401 says:
September 3, 2020
Whoops... I was just going to order it, but it says that I have to choose a balance. There is no stamp on it. So, how do I know which one to choose?

Thanks.

Julie
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Tom from SWISCO responded:
September 4, 2020

Hey, Julie. There should be a number printed on the spring itself, near the screw hole. If there isn't, then I'll have to know the exact weight of the sash instead. I can use that to calculate the proper option.
A home owner from 47401 says:
September 5, 2020
I'm not sure what you mean by "spring"--is this the same thing as the coil balance?

I can't even get the coil balance out of the window frame to see if there is a number. Actually, I'm not even sure I even a new coil balance. Rather, I think I might just need the clip because the coil is in place and it's just the clip that's missing (because it's broken). I attached a photo of the coil (with the missing clip) to this message in case it's of help.

If I do need a new coil and I can't get the current coil out of the frame, then how would I go about measuring the weight of the sash?

Note that once I get the correct part(s), a handyman will be installing it. However, he's not going to come to my house just to check the coil and I don't have anything else for him to do at the moment.

Thanks.

Julie
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Tom from SWISCO responded:
September 8, 2020

Yes, the spring in this case is the coil balance. I'm sorry for using an unfamiliar term, it's just some shorthand I use without thinking. 

If all you need is the clip, then you can use the 15-186 I mentioned above. We also sell the 15-182 bushing, in case that's also missing.

If you did need new coil balances, then you should definitely remove them ahead of time to see if they have a stamp. Otherwise, you will need to remove the sash from the window and place it on a scale to get its weight. Any common bathroom scale will do, but it has to be precise.

As for removing the coil balance, the video below may be helpful. It's a pretty easy project, to be honest. Using a handy person to do it for you may cost you more money than it's worth.
Balance Bushing
Balance Bushing
15-182
$1.80
Coil Balance Clip
Coil Balance Clip
15-186
$5.05
How to replace a window coil balance
How to replace a window coil balance
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