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75-006 Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Tilt Windows

Looking for balance sash for kinro single hung Windows. Has a spiral rod that is inside of a metal tube. The seal or stopper at the bottom of the metal tube goes up in the tube because the tubing has expanded and now has a gap ( see photo #3) This is probably due to sun and heat on the west side o ... (cont.)

Hi replace my spiral balance and the window will not go up at all after I install 29" s900 red-tip spiral balance the window has two on each side . The window was opening before I replace with new ones.

We purchase a home last October that was built in 1994. It has Alcoa tilt windows that are very difficult to open and close. When you try to close them, you are fighting what feels like a winding spring and when you get them close to being closed all the way they pop up 3 or 4". You have to hold the ... (cont.)

I have several of these windows throughout the house. Three of them will not stay up. Picture shows the type of spiral devise that is suppose to keep them from dropping. Could you help me fix this. Thank you

I need help to figure out what part that I need to buy. Also would like to name of the tool used to release and tighten the tension rod. Thank you!

Windows are Alcoa tilt type and are very hard to open/close. When you get it down all the way (fighting it to go down) it springs back up 3-4". You have to hold it down to be able to close the latch. Can these be adjusted or do the spiral balance have to be replaced? House was built in ... (cont.)

Can you help me with Identifying and ordering a replacement part? I have not been able to ID any part numbers, but I have an included a photo of the broken part. The middle section of the plastic part has broken and the metal part will not longer stay secure in the plastic part.

Size 3/8 Yellow tip 25" tube length Window Weight 20 LB ( need 5 Pieces ) Also Need Pivot Shoes ( Need 3 Pieces ) / Window Latch ( Need 1 Each Of left and Right ) and pivot bar ( Need 2 Pieces ) Also sending pictures for this items Thanks Vijay

Dear Sir: I have 15 tilted windows and all sashes are dropping down. I believe that it needs some tensions. These windows are 20 years old. Fred

Looking for cam break and balance for my JELD-WEN (Willmar)windows. Hope the pics went through. Need six of each if you can help me. Thanks very much.

Looking for the right pivot shoe. Also the swivel balance that is 3/8 at 30" long and 28 3/4"long. when retraced all the way in. The windows a aluminum single hung tilt outs. Any help you can give me would be appreciated. I looked at your 15-045 but it just didn't look the same. I need enough for 6 ... (cont.)

Hello - My uncle installed 13 windows (I think about 20 years ago) that have nearly all failed at this point. I know he sourced the windows from a local NJ company, but I am not sure of the name and I think they are no longer around. The hardware appears to be Swisco from what I can tell though, s ... (cont.)

I have windows that won't stay up, so I know I need to tighten the spiral balances but I am unclear on which spiral balance charge tool I need. Since you sell two, which one do I need? 75-006 or 75-033? Thank for your help.

Please help me choose the hardware I need to rebuild "Thermal 1 " aluminum frame windows made by Amacor Industries, Delmont, PA. The windows measure approximately 40" wide by 65" high, overall. The 5/8" spiral balances are 32" long and have yellow tips. A picture of one of the pivot shoes is attache ... (cont.)

The spiral balances in most of my windows make loud banging noises when I raise the windows. They have come loose a well and I bought a tensioner to replace them. I'm wondering, however, if I should just replace them? Thanks!

I don't know the name of the window company. Looking for some expertise helping locate the proper pivot shoe. The depth of the window channel is 1/2". The pics show the measurements for the other sizes.

I received the S900- 27" spiral balance for my Better Bilt Window and it seems not to be the right size. The window is single hung 54 high X 34 wide and the lower window weighs 18 pounds. For the measurement, I measured from the top of the window to the top of the lower window when closed. 27" is ... (cont.)

My window wont stay up. Do i need to replace the balances or just tighten them up?

Hello, I am a homeowner with a problem window. My wife opens this window constantly for ventilation while she works will oil based paints (artist). a while back the window was difficult to open, I sprayed WD-40 and window worked well, Now a couple of months later, the same window will not s ... (cont.)

I have BB740B windows in my house is this the proper tool for adjusting?