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It's recommended that you start with three (3) 360 degree rotations. Check your window to see if it stays up on its own, or begins to fall down, then adjust accordingly.

26-229 is white

my latches have an ESP, diagonally on the top of the latch. the 26-158 latches appear close, but not positive. thank you

Is there a special tool to activate and deactivate the 26-177 tilt latch locking mechanism (screw)?

I HAVE SOME OLDER ALENCO WINDOWS, SERIES 385 DH R30 MST 3860, I NEED 16 TILT LATCHES FOR THESE WINDOWS, I CAN'T FIND THEM ON YOUR SITE, I NEED THE SCREWS ALSO, PLEASE HELP, I CAN SEND THE PART IF YOU GIVE ME YOUR ADDRESS...THX ROBIN

how do you replace the coil balancers ? the balance shoe does not appear to be able to be removed

Hi, For 70-097, the stainless steel leaf springs for window screens, the installation hole is described on the web page as being 0.165inch by 0.180inch (a rectangle). Is there a tool available to make this hole in the screen frame? Or, if not, what technique would you use to make this hole (without ... (cont.)

You will have to charge the balances, I usually give the spiral three to four turns to start. I then take precaution by trying the window sash to see if it will operate properly. Then I adjust it accordingly, adding more turns as needed.

They do not actually make a lock with an outside pull with those hole centers. You can mount a patio door pull above or below your lock. You must get some one who is familiar with patio doors, because you could damage the glass when you drill through the door. A good choice of a pull might be the 88 ... (cont.)

My window balance is Milgard stamped 26 4 EJ. Not sure how to translate to your S380-26 options. Thank you.

I had a window made by MI Windows and Doors, Inc. and the coil balance was broken and could not hold the opened windows. The window is MI 8500 series (WxH 85in x 75in). How can I identify the right coil balance parts from yours and replace with the broken ones. Your help is greatly appreciated. ... (cont.)

My Andersen window will not open. If you give the window a little push from closed position it seems to work fine.

Please remove the window sash and place it on a scale. We need the weight of the window sash in pounds to determine the proper stamp option.

I need several window balances but cannot quite identify which series that I need. Can you help? It is a 21" balance and it has a 2020 marking on it. Please let me know if this helps. Thanks, Dan G

what is the width of this sliding door flush pull lock (82-002K)?

I need to replace 40 window locks with screw holes 2 1/4" apart. My original metal window locks are brittle and shatter under very little pressure. Your website has replacement locks for this size listed at various prices. For budget reasons, I would prefer to buy at the lower end of the price range ... (cont.)

Hello, I need help in choosing the correct sprial replacement part for a tilt, single hung window. I have detailed pictures and measurements. Thank you, Jeffery

For your query on the weight, see this discussion on S795 weight.

This appears exactly like the one I broke, but can you provide additional dimensions (thickness and hole placement)? Also, can you confirm the 9/32" width?...mine is closer to 5/16" (measures .306"-.310"). Thanks.