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75-005 Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Non-tilt Windows

Hello - hoping you may have a solution. I have several wooden double hung windows (single pane) in a historic building in Savannah GA. They currently can open but have absolutely no ballast or chain or anything so only stay open when putting a something under the sash to hold it up then they slam d ... (cont.)

Hello, We placed an order for the red tip balances but realized when we went to install them that the sash is less than 7 pounds. We're going to return the 8 balances that we bought and will need a special order link to purchase 8 more of the balances with less strength. We'll get back to you with ... (cont.)

How do you know if a balance is bad and not just not adjusted correctly? Thank you for your time, Peter H.

Can these be used for wood windows also. Thanks

I'm restoring my old windows and need help identifying the right spiral balance. I think it's called double hung window... both windows go up and down the the outer window has the smaller spiral balance which has no tube and is just the spring and spiral.I guessed the length and came up with 27 inch ... (cont.)

I?m trying to replace my window balance, when I took out the blance no shoe was attached to it. I checked other windows and they were the same. Serie 300 DH-R40, can you tell me what are the options available. I?m also looking for the snap in glazing. Thanks in advance!!

I think I need some new replacement balancer for my windows. They still open but someone said if I replace the balancer it won't sound so bad when opening. I think I need the tool to remove also.

Over the years the rods have been changed and i'm not sure if the proper length rod was installed. what is the correct length of the rod for a 25 inch window? Stephen

what happen if i replace both with a blue tip?

Looking for a black tip spiral balance that seems to have had a part screwed on instead of hook pins. That part is missing so I don't know what it looked like. My windows may have been fixed before as there seems to be something like your 17-012 in place. I also need these small wheels that seem to ... (cont.)

Hi . I need to purchase a balance tensioner tool. What type do I need to hook onto these fittings that have slipped off a sticking window? Thanks

Need 6 30" blue 9/16 spiral balances, 18 face guides 7/8 x 5/8,and 6 hooks.

I have some very old aluminum windows, and I need to replace a few of the spiral window balances. I am having difficulty finding replacement shoes for them on your website, however. Perhaps some expertise is needed. Thanks!

? buy a house and hung part of my windows need to replace. How i can understand the brand and model. ? have only this tag on tue window. Thansk in advance

We have 4 of these - 2 on each our our vertically sliding wooden doors in a church kitchen. 3 if 4 no longer function as white bushings have broken We are looking for 4 new ones that match.

Needing help with this part. It is a spiral balance keeper or shoe for a 60-70's era aluminum single pane window with a 3/8" spiral balance. The bottom sash has spring loaded pulls on bottom that release from this part and allow the sash to be raised and slide to the side and removed, I assume for ... (cont.)

I have uploaded pics of my aluminum framed window's channel that shows the slots into which the spiral rod connects. The connector for the spiral rod end appears to be permanently attached to the outer edge of the sash. What is the correct way to install new balances in this case? I have measur ... (cont.)

Hi, I am just learning about my wood windows in my house (built 1968). The first floor windows all have these invisible side spring balances. the fine text on them says "Grand Rapid Invisible Spring Balance" (its hard to read). I have 10 of these windows with these spring balances. I'd like to ... (cont.)

I am looking for a replacement part for some vinyl double hung windows. The part is in one of the two photos. It is the bottom piece that the window locks into with the gray pegs. I also included the only markings on the windows. Thanks Derek

I have a window balance where the aluminum shaft is 24 inches in height 5/8 inches in width the spring inside the shaft is 13 inches last the string is at the least 36 inches in length. The mechanism in the window shaft has no way of coming out so I guess that would need to be cut out. Let me know i ... (cont.)