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75-006 Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Tilt Windows

I have removed the spiral balance springs from my Alcoa tilt windows. I have 6 windows (identicle) that I need to replace the spiral balance springs. I weighed the window sash and it weighs about 15lbs. The balance in them are 34 1/4 inches long. They have black tips. Do I get the red tip or black t ... (cont.)

While replacing the pivot bars (#26-040) we noticed we also need to replace our pivot shoes. We believe the measurements of the pivot shoe are 2" High, 5/8" deep and 1 1/4" wide, though it was difficult to take accurate measurements while the shoe was still in track. What replacement shoe do y ... (cont.)

I have a broken slide block that the lower side of the window connects to. The block is approximately 1"x2". How do I get the new block in the channel? The window says 1994 on it. model 200x

Hey guys! I purchased a home that was built in 2002. All the windows are very heavy to open or will not stay up. As much as I would love to replace them I feel that I would get better bang for my buck rebuilding them with quality parts. What do I need to repair them?

No markings found on windows. These were installed about 19 years ago and are vinyl tilt out ones.

Hellow I need replacement 28" Full Tilt Spiral Balances for 3 windows (approximately 36 x 60) See photos attached. Numbers on existing ones I found (pulled one side from each window) are as follows: J5B 1 HSA 0 FT A 0 Don't know if above characters are zeros or letter O's Please enlarge image ... (cont.)

Hello! Please help me find this item. (2? height)

Window is about 15 - 20 years old. I need two of these if possible.

The windows use a 3/8 spiral balance 24in long with blue tips,and a sash weight of 15lbs, The pivot shoe measurements is 2" tall 1-1/4" wide and 9/16" thick, which matches the description of part# 15-121, however i read a post stating that part would not work with the 900 series spiral balance. My q ... (cont.)

I purchased and received this item. Question about installation. I replaced units but they do not hold up the window. do I have to do something special to "charge" the balance. I purchased the charging tool? Not sure how to proceed. Bob

I have purchased a condo that has double hung vinyl tilt windows. I do not know the brand or age of windows, my guess is more than 20 yrs old. None of the windows operate with ease and one is missing the locking device and the shoe is broken. Obviously the shoe and locking device need to be replaced ... (cont.)

I am trying to find the part to replace on my tilt window saw. The part I think is bad is both the pivot shoe nd the pivot bar attached to the sash. I don't have the manufactures name or model number as this home is about 25 years old and the windows are original. I have attached a picture of the ... (cont.)

Hello. Do you have a shoe to fit this balance? Thank you Roy

Hi, I have a vinyl window that had an ac in it for years. I recently removed the ac from the bottom sash. Now the top window doesn't close right. See last picture. The left side does not go straight into the jam and it looks tilted. So I removed the sash hoping to get the balances even. I was able t ... (cont.)

I was wondering if the rods that hold window up when opened are available for replacement ? Thanks

looking for replacement part

Hello I could use some help with these parts. I could no longer see any identifying #'s on these windows. My apologies for the photos. These are the windows in a house I have overseas. I did get to measure that the spirals were 24". I will be going there this June and wanted to tackle this project a ... (cont.)

Looking for this part, nylon slide that the balaster goes in. It's 2'' high, 1 1/4'' wide, 1/2" thick. It's a jeldwin window older model, 7100 series. HR50 37x74

I am wanting a more durable replacement. This is the exact correct part but it "self destructs" after 5 years. See the attached picture. Before (new) and after (5 years old).

my windows are replacement thermo guard series 405/455. please see that attached 4 photos of the pivot shoe that I need. it measures 1 3/4" height x 1 1/4" width x 5/8" thick.