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Home Owner
Maryland
Nov 4, 2014
Home Owner from Maryland
Nov 4, 2014
Seasonall tilt window repair
I'm in the process of repairing a Seasonall double hung tilt window. In the process of removing the broken sash I also broke a spiral balance and a pivot shoe as the balance suddenly retracted as I removed the window. I've measured the 5/8 26 inch red double pin tip spiral balance which I'll be ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Gurnee , IL
Nov 4, 2014
Home Owner from Gurnee , IL
Nov 4, 2014
Patio door bracket
Need to replace patio door bracket can you help?
Handy Person
Hayden, Alabama
Nov 4, 2014
Handy Person from Hayden, Alabama
Nov 4, 2014
Looking for this size part
I am trying to find a set of these tilt window latches. They are 2 5/16" long. They slide into the window from the side. The old ones have a little channel that runs long ways with the latch. I dont have the old part it was discarded and I cant take a good one out to photo because I dont know if ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Georgia
Nov 4, 2014
Home Owner from Georgia
Nov 4, 2014
Rollyson Top Sash Guide
How do you remove the window to be able to install the replacement parts and re-install the window. It would be helpful for a step by step description. Thank you
Home Owner
Harlan, IA
Nov 4, 2014
Home Owner from Harlan, IA
Nov 4, 2014
Screens door latch broken
On the Underside of the outdoor pull latch is stamped Ideal DX-1 and D-423-320. Inside the latch is a coil spring that is broken. Is that the only spring that is to be in the latch? The latch is well made and I would like to repair If possible.
Quick Learner
Brooklyn, NY
Nov 4, 2014
Quick Learner from Brooklyn, NY
Nov 4, 2014
Identifying correct Pivot Bar/Shoe
I am trying to replace a broken pivot bar for a window in my house. I do not know the manufacturer of the window, and there do not appear to be any names, numbers, or markings anywhere on the window as a guide. I'm attaching a picture of the pivot bar from another window in the house. Any assista ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Fairborn, Ohio
Nov 4, 2014
Quick Learner from Fairborn, Ohio
Nov 4, 2014
Trying to Find window locks for my 1960 casement windowz
I recently moved into a rehab property that was built in 1960. I have casement windows and several have broken lock handles. I need approx. 8 LH and 7 RH locks. I am unsure even what brand of windows these may be. Can you help?
Quick Learner
Nov 4, 2014
Quick Learner
Nov 4, 2014
broken forever screen pin
One of the pins that holds up the screen in my Forever Door has broken off. As a result, I am unable to lower the screen. I am also unable to raise the window because the screen is covering the mechanism that releases the window so that it could be raised. Is there a way to lower, or remove, the s ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Minnesota
Nov 4, 2014
Handy Person from Minnesota
Nov 4, 2014
Sliding screen door latch and handle
I'm trying to find this latch, the hole distance is 3.5 inches, do you know where I can get this?
Home Owner
AZ
Nov 4, 2014
Home Owner from AZ
Nov 4, 2014
Black weep hole cover
Dimensions are 1.5" by 5/16" with the 2 lugs 7/8" apart. Hope that you can help. Iain
Quick Learner
FL
Nov 3, 2014
Quick Learner from FL
Nov 3, 2014
Window snap-in glazing
I purchased this glazing several years ago to fit my Alco windows. It is different than the original, but works fine and I need more. It is 9/16" H x 7/16" W. I have been very pleased with repair parts purchased from you previously.
Home Owner
California
Nov 3, 2014
Home Owner from California
Nov 3, 2014
Casement operator for West Coast Vinyl Windows, Cerritos, California in 2005
I couldn't contact the company but they are at Crusader Ave, Cerritos, California and their showroom was in Anaheim, California. These are designed by REHAU. These windows are 778 style with casement operator. The windows that open are 18" wide. One window opens out on the right, the other one ope ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Clarence, NY
Nov 3, 2014
Home Owner from Clarence, NY
Nov 3, 2014
6" link arm for Sash Dyad Crank
I recently purchased a 39-188 Sash Dyad Crank arm. It does not properly fit my window. The crank arm I have is exactly the same with one difference. The attaching arm with hole in it on mine is about 6 inches. The one I bought from you is only 5 inches. Everything is exactly the same. Do you have th ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Seattle, WA
Nov 3, 2014
Quick Learner from Seattle, WA
Nov 3, 2014
sliding glass door lock piece
there's a plastic housing that the locking part goes into that is secured by screws on the inside of the house. I need that plastic piece specifically... I replaced the handle and the lock inside a couple years back.
Handy Person
Huffman, Tx
Nov 3, 2014
Handy Person from Huffman, Tx
Nov 3, 2014
Material of Internal Corner
What kind of material is 95-013M?
Home Owner
USA
Nov 3, 2014
Home Owner from USA
Nov 3, 2014
Coil Balance Quote Request
for double hung window from Sears about 15 years old. 2300 model double hung; 30 X 37 3/4 size. No other info. Need R and L; loweer half. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Called a repair person he's at a loss and says, "never seen this before." Just guessing about your model S190. Thanks ... (cont.)
Handy Person
USA
Nov 3, 2014
Handy Person from USA
Nov 3, 2014
15" Vinyl Window balances
Attached are photos of the channel balance for my vinyl sash window. The metal channel is 15 inches long and a 1/2 inch wide. The only number on it is the stamped
Handy Person
san diego
Nov 3, 2014
Handy Person from san diego
Nov 3, 2014
i want to repair broken apparatus that keeps windows from crashing down
Hi! I am having a difficult time getting someone to repair my windows. I have 6-7 windows that will not stay open. they are double hung wood window sashes with these channels running down the side. i can see a kinda piece with a string attached to it but it is laying loose in the bottom of some o ... (cont.)
Home Owner
USA
Nov 3, 2014
Home Owner from USA
Nov 3, 2014
Window Shoe replacement
Dear Swisco,I am in need of 4 pivot shoes of what I think are Thermal Gard windows. Would you be able to assist me in ordering the correct size, based on the below photos? Thank you. Regards, Sylvia
Home Owner
Fernandina Beach, Flor...
Nov 3, 2014
Home Owner from Fernandina Beach, Florida
Nov 3, 2014
Mysterious kinco replacement part
We need to replace several 30" Series 385 channel balances on Kinco Windows. There is no stamp on the balance. The windows are double pane and heavy to lift when you have to prop them open with a board. Once we figure out which channel balance weight we need, we will also be ordering sash guides 18 ... (cont.)