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Handy Person Millcreek, Utah
Dec 2, 2015
Handy Person from Millcreek, Utah
Dec 2, 2015
Similar to Swisco part 38-090 except hole spacing
Hello Swisco Staff, First, thanks for building a website that is easy to navigate by this first-timer. I have a broken sash lock on my casement window. The lock is similar to your part number 38-139 (which included your short, cool and clear video, yippee!) The key difference is that the spaci ... (cont.)
Friend Elephant Butte, New Me...
Dec 2, 2015
Friend from Elephant Butte, New Mexico
Dec 2, 2015
Snap In Window Glazing
Dear Swisco, I purchased white window glazing for our home in Elephant Butte, NM this last spring. My neighbor has problems with her window glazing and we would like to see if you have a matching configuration / brown snap in vinyl glazing strip. I have attached photos with measurements. Please fe ... (cont.)
Home Owner East Northport, NY 117...
Dec 2, 2015
Home Owner from East Northport, NY 11731
Dec 2, 2015
Left sided replacement handles and housing
I am replacing moulding around existing windows, but now need left sided window cranks and off white in color. The hole centers are greater than 5" and have no visible brand markings or serial numbers.
Quick Learner Chicopee, MA
Dec 2, 2015
Quick Learner from Chicopee, MA
Dec 2, 2015
Various Window Balance Parts Needed
Sprial Balance and Screw Pivot Bar and Screws I purchased: 2 S900-13 Sprial Balance, wrong size 2 Installation Screws, wrong size 8 26-040 3" Pivot Bars, doesn't work, only has one screw, need 2 Please see attached photo and advise. Thank you, Bonnie
Home Owner USa
Dec 1, 2015
Home Owner from USa
Dec 1, 2015
Keyed storm door lock with 1/2" offset
Hi, I'm looking for a keyed storm door lock, that has a 1/2" offset from the flat surface. Your item 40-039 is very close to what I need, but it has only a 1/4" offset. My storm door is 3/4" thick.
Home Owner Highland, CA
Dec 1, 2015
Home Owner from Highland, CA
Dec 1, 2015
Reversed 82-240?
I have the 82-240 but it's style is "up to lock" and "down to unlock". So when the door is locked my dogs can unlock the door but pushing it down. Do you have a thumb lever (same dimensions) that is "down to lock"?
Home Owner Princeton NJ
Dec 1, 2015
Home Owner from Princeton NJ
Dec 1, 2015
Need replacement spiral balance rod
Hi, We have these two double sash wooden windows as seen in the first photo. The two lower sashes (the only ones we're concerned with) each use 2 spiral balance rods, which have become defective. We'd like to replace them but need to get new spiral balance rods. The lower sashes are 32"W x 27 ... (cont.)
Home Owner California
Dec 1, 2015
Home Owner from California
Dec 1, 2015
Sliding Glass Door Wheel Replacement
I have a broken wheel from 70's patio sliding door that needs replacement. I like to find out if you carry them and if so, should I replace both? Also do you have a DIY instructions? Thanks, Tony
Contractor Glenside, PA
Dec 1, 2015
Contractor from Glenside, PA
Dec 1, 2015
Casement Window handle
The handle that opens and closes the retractable window is broken. The Marvin handle is 5.5 inches long. We are looking to replace the handle with a non-broken one. Please let us know if you can find the handle for one and if you can what the price would be. Thanks
Home Owner Sevierville, TN
Dec 1, 2015
Home Owner from Sevierville, TN
Dec 1, 2015
Single Hung Window channel pieces
I am looking for either the plastic top piece or the full channel, prefer the cheapest. The windows stay open when raised, but the window wants to come out when tilted out for cleaning. Please let me know if you need more information. Thank you.
Handy Person Carrollton, VA 23314
Dec 1, 2015
Handy Person from Carrollton, VA 23314
Dec 1, 2015
Series 795 with hook instead of eyelet
I ordered part S795-28, option 28D, 28" Series 795 Channel Balance, (order number is 704448).My broken part has a hook on the end. The new ones have an eyelet, (see photos). Do you have a Channel Balance with the hook instead of the eyelet. My name is James
Quick Learner USA
Dec 1, 2015
Quick Learner from USA
Dec 1, 2015
Top sash guide identification
Can you please advise what part I need. I already purchased 27" series 385 channel balance option 2640. But the top guides are broken on the window Please let me know so I can order
Home Owner USA
Dec 1, 2015
Home Owner from USA
Dec 1, 2015
Need replacement lock
I have a 4 panel door that latches from the inside only. The inner mechanism can tun to the lock position but will not turn to the unlock position by turning the handle. But I can easily shift the locking hock up and down manually. I don't need the outer handle --just the inside mechanism looks to b ... (cont.)
Quick Learner Chicago
Dec 1, 2015
Quick Learner from Chicago
Dec 1, 2015
Patio door
How would we idenify the model of our door. Need to replace rollers. Thanks, Bob
Handy Person Jacksonville, FL
Dec 1, 2015
Handy Person from Jacksonville, FL
Dec 1, 2015
Need new Tilt Latch for old window
Looking for a tilt latch for windows that are 20 years old but in good condition. Latch is 2 1/2" x 7/8" x 5/16", with hole centers at 1 3/8" and with one hole right at the end away from the window frame.
Quick Learner Virginia
Dec 1, 2015
Quick Learner from Virginia
Dec 1, 2015
Spiral balances not long enough?
Pictures of our current situation. We are renovating a 1800's-era house. Upper sash permanently nailed in place. Lower sash to move normally. Currently have 28" 400 model spiral balance. But the sash doesn't pull up the sash high enough. See pictures. How long should it be??
Quick Learner Pembroke Pines, Florid...
Dec 1, 2015
Quick Learner from Pembroke Pines, Florida
Dec 1, 2015
Need a Sash cam for window
I believe this part is known as a Sash Cam. It screws into the top of the window sash and holds the top of the balancer in place. Several of these are broken in my 20yo home and I can't seem to find these pieces anywhere. I've attached images to help with dimensions and placement. ... (cont.)
Home Owner Flower Mound, TX
Dec 1, 2015
Home Owner from Flower Mound, TX
Dec 1, 2015
Replacement keyed handle for 1 inch sliding patio door
I am desperately seeking a replacement handle. It has a mortise lock stamped with 2300-1061-H on the side. The keeper is fine. I cannot find any manufacturer names anywhere on door. The door is 1 inch thick. I need a new mortise lock and handle set with keyed exterior lock as we do not have a key. I ... (cont.)
Home Owner Ft myers florida
Dec 1, 2015
Home Owner from Ft myers florida
Dec 1, 2015
Florida extruders - milestone single hung series 1000.
There is a plasic cap that holds a spring loaded rod at the sides of the window. The plasic cap has failed and the rod has popped to the top of the window. Do you have this part? The window is a Milestone Single Hunger Series 1000 made by Florida Extruders International, Inc. Please and tha ... (cont.)
Home Owner USA
Dec 1, 2015
Home Owner from USA
Dec 1, 2015
vertical keeper for 90-021
I recently bought 90-021 window lock 1 1/2" o.c. and now require the matching vertical keeper for 1 1/4" o.c.