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

75-005 Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Non-tilt Windows
Handy Person Trabuco Canyon, Calif...
May 7, 2024
Handy Person from Trabuco Canyon, California
May 7, 2024
How do I install spiral balances
I have 9 better built windows. That I bought new spiral bouncers for. I cant install them because you guys do not have a video from my type of model window. I was curious to know if I could get some help from you so I can install them.
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Quick Learner
May 7, 2024
Quick Learner
May 7, 2024
Window Balance removal
I am attaching several photos in order to try and identify the replacement balances that I'd need for windows in my home. I'm guessing these windows are original to the house which would put them as having been installed around 1960. The windows have a fixed (at least they do not appear to move) u ... (cont.)
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Handy Person North Richland Hills, ...
Apr 28, 2024
Handy Person from North Richland Hills, Texas 76182
Apr 28, 2024
spiral replacement parts and tools
Hi, my house was built in 2005, and most of the spiral balance are failing. These are vertical windows that slide up and down, non-tilt. Here's what I know: - Window type: none tilt - length of part: 30" - Diameter: 3/8" - Color, Please see the attached photo, I believe it is red, but it's faded q ... (cont.)
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Quick Learner Cape Coral fl
Apr 24, 2024
Quick Learner from Cape Coral fl
Apr 24, 2024
Window won't go up
My window is a PGT. The glass is 19 1/2 x 51. The spring is 18 inches of metal when removed I think it's a 1827. So that would be 27 pounds of glass, but I can't weigh it because I can't remove it. I have two questions.. when I try to slide it up, it tries to tilt to one side of the other, making ... (cont.)
Quick Learner USA
Apr 23, 2024
Quick Learner from USA
Apr 23, 2024
Quick Learner
Apr 23, 2024
Quick Learner
Apr 23, 2024
need help
My windows are circa 1960. Below are photos of the size and type currently installed. Since I'm between sizes offered by Swisco, I'm wondering if I should order just larger or shorter than current? Current measures about 30.50 - 30.75".
Home Owner Maryland
Apr 22, 2024
Home Owner from Maryland
Apr 22, 2024
Vintage window balances
Hi, we have double hung wood windows in a 1950s ranch. No identifying marks that I can find. The balances seem to be just a plastic tube with a spring inside, screwed to the sash at the top and the bottom of the window itself. We would like to replace them with something better, if possible. What ki ... (cont.)
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Quick Learner USA
Apr 15, 2024
Quick Learner from USA
Apr 15, 2024
Measurements and photos of 7 windows needing balance springs
Dear Help, We have 7 M&W double-hung wooden windows needing replacement balance springs. They are original windows, installed in 1992 by the builder. All 7 windows are 72" tall and 27" wide. The metal springs on each side measure 3/8" wide, while the plastic channels that encase the springs measure ... (cont.)
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Handy Person Baltimore
Apr 10, 2024
Handy Person from Baltimore
Apr 10, 2024
Quick Learner lake worth Beach, Fl 3...
Apr 5, 2024
Quick Learner from lake worth Beach, Fl 33460
Apr 5, 2024
new lock assembly and tool to adjust spring
old windows..i think they are jeld wen, but no labels... seem to be aluminum
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Contractor Clearwater Florida
Apr 4, 2024
Contractor from Clearwater Florida
Apr 4, 2024
Balance removal
I'm trying to replace the balances in a few windows. They are non tilt. With the picture I provided, what tool is need to release the clip from the balance from the sash?
Contractor Virginia Beach - VA
Mar 27, 2024
Contractor from Virginia Beach - VA
Mar 27, 2024
Handy Person Richmond, VA
Mar 23, 2024
Handy Person from Richmond, VA
Mar 23, 2024
Old balance replacement for service window balance
Hello, Our church has a service window from the kitchen to the parish hall, both balances hardware connecting the balance to the window have broken, see pic 8008. The balance has a spiral spring inside the metal round casing, It was nailed to the top of the frame (pic 8011) The wooden window weighs ... (cont.)
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Quick Learner Orlando, Florida
Mar 5, 2024
Quick Learner from Orlando, Florida
Mar 5, 2024
Channel Balance Replacement
Hi Swisco experts, I've got several balances that need replacement. It appears the nylon hook attachment to the tilt piece place has also snapped. Total length of the balance is 28" and about 1/2" wide channel. These are tilt windows. Do you also provide the entire tilt piece along with the bala ... (cont.)
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Quick Learner St Petersburg FL
Feb 28, 2024
Quick Learner from St Petersburg FL
Feb 28, 2024
Balancer for Non tilt window installation
I purchased S900 balancers for this window. I now believe the shoe that the end of the spring attaches to is broken and can not determine how to remove the window to replace the shoe, if it is even possible. As you may determine from the pictures, the window can't move right or left as there is not ... (cont.)
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Contractor Marlton NJ
Feb 23, 2024
Contractor from Marlton NJ
Feb 23, 2024
Spiral balance. 1960?
27" cover. Light green spirals on spring. Gray where red/blue usually is. 3" under clip. Window is wood 28h 28.5 w 3 over 3 panes. TY KARL
Contractor Philkipsburg , New Jer...
Feb 19, 2024
Contractor from Philkipsburg , New Jersey
Feb 19, 2024
Spring and pivot bar for uniflex
Looking for availability for spring and pivot for uniflex window . Please see attachments Thank you , Sean
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Quick Learner Orlando, Fl.
Feb 14, 2024
Quick Learner from Orlando, Fl.
Feb 14, 2024
single hung window removal to replace weather stipping
I have identified the windows as being manufactured by Harcar Aluminum Products at 1201 Cornwall Rd, Sanford, Florida...no longer in business. I have attached photos of the window. Can you please tell me if and how they can be removed so I may change out the weatherstripping. Thanks, Mike. P.S. ... (cont.)
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Quick Learner Texas
Feb 14, 2024
Quick Learner from Texas
Feb 14, 2024
Balancer assistance
Length 35" Diameter 5/8 Bottom has no color markings If I need to weigh it, I can
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Home Owner Texas
Feb 12, 2024
Home Owner from Texas
Feb 12, 2024
Can you help me access these non-tilt spiral balances?
This is a General Aluminum non-tilt window with spiral balances. I've read through the information on your site, but there seems to be a clip blocking access to the spiral. How do I adjust or replace this balance?