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Door & Window
Quick Learner
Smyrna, TN.
Mar 13, 2013
Quick Learner from Smyrna, TN.
Mar 13, 2013
Window Coil Balance
Looking for a constant force balance coil system for a window track that looks to be about 1.25" wide.
Handy Person
barrington RI
Mar 12, 2013
Handy Person from barrington RI
Mar 12, 2013
Installing the 55-184?
can you explain how to attach 55-184 to the window grid and sash? dan
Quick Learner
North Carolina
Mar 12, 2013
Quick Learner from North Carolina
Mar 12, 2013
How to remove a screen that has insert corner with pull
We recently purchased a house with single tilt windows. Some of the screens needs replaced. What we thought would be an easy removal of screens to replace them has us baffled. The upper corners of the screens has something like part number 95-186. We thought if you pulled on that the screen woul ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Wisconsin
Mar 12, 2013
Handy Person from Wisconsin
Mar 12, 2013
Jamb adjustment to get rid of gap
I have daylight between my sash and jamb on a vinyl replacement window. Is there hardware that can be purchased to install between the old window frame and the replacment so the window can be adjusted without removing molding. I would like to do minor adjustments with the changing seasons. ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Phoenix
Mar 12, 2013
Home Owner from Phoenix
Mar 12, 2013
Window channel balance 2740 BMI
I have an Alenco window, the channel balance is marked 2740 BMI. See attached pics. Can you tell me the correct part number to replace it? Thank you
Home Owner
california
Mar 12, 2013
Home Owner from california
Mar 12, 2013
Need to identify a window channel balance 5-3 EA2 CMC 12
I have a window channel balance that looks like it has a 19-005 top piece, and a 15-003 bottom piece, the metal part is 26 inches long, and has code 25-3 EA2 CMC 12 stamped on it. Can you please tell me which balance to buy?
Home Owner
35 burnt hill Rd CT
Mar 11, 2013
Home Owner from 35 burnt hill Rd CT
Mar 11, 2013
95-052 Left or Right alignment?
Do they have both left handed corner and right handed corner For product 95-052 or just only one type?
Home Owner
CA
Mar 11, 2013
Home Owner from CA
Mar 11, 2013
channel balance off track
the take out clips are "missing" (got disengaged) on both sides. the left side is off. the right side is normal for the channel balances. the window won't close all the way. the sash is stuck.
Quick Learner
Mar 11, 2013
Quick Learner
Mar 11, 2013
90-005 material question
Hello, I think this part matches the parts on my moms aluminum windows on a Jose built in 1991. From what I read it sounds like many other people have had the same problem wth a derive alloy and the lock crumbles. I need to replace all the locks if the house and that will be about 29 of the part ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Mar 11, 2013
Quick Learner
Mar 11, 2013
awaning crank unit
The existing part has K D J AL markings on it aproximate 5 inch hole to hole on housing about 2 1/4 inch on arm link. I can send photos if you supply email address and persons name I should send them to. I need 4 units along with screws and crank arms . Right hand
Quick Learner
Lincoln Ca
Mar 11, 2013
Quick Learner from Lincoln Ca
Mar 11, 2013
Replacing Channel balance
I have a channel balance for a non-tilting window with the following markings: 25 5 cx cmc 11 It is a 1/2 inch in width and 25 inches long. I have attached 4 photos which I hope will help you identify it. Thanks. -JK-
Home Owner
Hawaii
Mar 8, 2013
Home Owner from Hawaii
Mar 8, 2013
my balance keeps falling!
I have 2 windows that have counter balance problems. The channel balance falls from the window even though I followed the video. As I lift the window up- the channel balance falls. Do I need to change the whole part or just the guides w/ rivet parts. Please advise Thanks
Landlord
Nashville TN
Mar 8, 2013
Landlord from Nashville TN
Mar 8, 2013
Gapco Top Tilt Window Corner Latch
It appears that 26-157 (RH) and 26-158 (LH)are the correct parts. These parts mention Better Bilt. Can they be used on Gapco window? Looks identical.
Contractor
IL
Mar 8, 2013
Contractor from IL
Mar 8, 2013
82-101 or 82-102? Which do I need?
Between 82-102 and 82-101, how do I determine which one i need, also how do attach it to the frame as i currently don't have hardware for it.
Handy Person
Arivaca, AZ
Mar 7, 2013
Handy Person from Arivaca, AZ
Mar 7, 2013
Jordan window balances and sash guides.
I need to replace both balances and sash guides on a window I am repairing. The window is non-tilting, 1/2" balances, 29" long. The stamp reads, 28 3 CALDWELL LM. I am having trouble identifying the correct shoes and guides, so am sending along photographs. Your help would be greatly apprec ... (cont.)
Landlord
Los Angeles, Californi...
Mar 7, 2013
Landlord from Los Angeles, California
Mar 7, 2013
Security Door Replacement Handle
The set screw that holds the handle to the shaft is stripped and unusable. Need new inside and outside handle and shaft. Three photos attached show: 1. Overview of lock mechanism. 2. Loose handle on door. 3. Loose handle by itself
Quick Learner
Hawaii
Mar 7, 2013
Quick Learner from Hawaii
Mar 7, 2013
Sliding Window Roller Replacement
Looking for the roller assy... see picture
Home Owner
bath pa
Mar 7, 2013
Home Owner from bath pa
Mar 7, 2013
11600A-3 sash balance
andersen window 11600A-3
Home Owner
Hamden CT
Mar 7, 2013
Home Owner from Hamden CT
Mar 7, 2013
Lock for Read door
My rear door is a slider to the deck and the latch for the lock is missing. No names on the Door. The latch is 4"x5/8". The door is 1 5/8" wide. The latch from the slider only comes out of the door a small distance. The latch must fit within the opening in the slider part of the door to be able t ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Plano, TX
Mar 7, 2013
Home Owner from Plano, TX
Mar 7, 2013
need new storm door handle
We need help knowing if this deadbolt set (40-058) will fit our storm door. Here are our approximate measurements: Outside: Top 2 & 3/8" by 1 & 1/2" Bottom 4 3/8" by 1 & 1/2" Inside measurements: Top 2 & 1/2" by 1 & 1/8" Bottom 3 & 1/2" by 1 & 1/16" Thanks!