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17-012 Bracket, #32
17-012 Bracket, #32
Home Owner
Massachusetts
May 9, 2025
Home Owner from Massachusetts
May 9, 2025
Tips on How to adjust a spiral balance, non-tilt window
Hi, thanks very much for this explanation. Boy, was I tearing my hair out; now I'm an expert!! I do have a couple of comments / clarifications which may be useful: The most important thing (TWIST IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION): when tightening spiral / spring, prop window open with a stick (or whateve ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
NY
Jun 13, 2026
Quick Learner from NY
Jun 13, 2026
Broken spirals. No tubes.
are there replacements for this type of window?
Quick Learner
Burlington, Vermont
May 19, 2026
Quick Learner from Burlington, Vermont
May 19, 2026
Rehab of 18 windows
Hi we have ~18 windows that all need balances. I am unsure what specifically the ones we have are, though I suspect they are spiral balances. Attached photo's of broken balance. Sashs are 22#, lower sash is 28" tall, overall window 53 1/4(?). Photo's show; tube attachement at top, I expect the top o ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Apr 24, 2026
Quick Learner
Apr 24, 2026
25" spiral balance, 9/16" diameter gray plastic tube with white bearing, quantity is two
Checking for availability
Quick Learner
McKinney, TX
Apr 19, 2026
Quick Learner from McKinney, TX
Apr 19, 2026
Spiral Window balance
Looks like 30.25" with yellow tip and long bracket.
Home Owner
Lancaster PA
Mar 31, 2026
Home Owner from Lancaster PA
Mar 31, 2026
Replace spiral sash lift/balance system
House was built in 1950 and some of the double hung windows need help operating. Need some spiral lift/balance system replacement parts.
Home Owner
Portland, OR
Mar 5, 2026
Home Owner from Portland, OR
Mar 5, 2026
Is this window balance replacable?
These are from window double hung windows from the 1950s. One window is stuck and wont shut.
Professional
Summerville sc
Feb 9, 2026
Professional from Summerville sc
Feb 9, 2026
Spiral balance
Need to match up this spiral balance combo. The clip screws to bottom of the window. Balance is 25" long. Its for an old non tilt aluminum window.
Quick Learner
Tucson, AZ
Jan 14, 2026
Quick Learner from Tucson, AZ
Jan 14, 2026
Spiral Balance
The picture shows the lower attachment of the spiral balance. The lower attachment is bent, it should be straight. Could you please let me know what attachment that is? Thanks
Quick Learner
Birmingham uk
Jan 13, 2026
Quick Learner from Birmingham uk
Jan 13, 2026
need new springs
I need new balance springs for sash windows but I dont know ow what ones and where to buy
Quick Learner
Texas
Jan 9, 2026
Quick Learner from Texas
Jan 9, 2026
Help
I've look everywhere and can't find anything similar to it. I belive is a 3/8 x 27
Quick Learner
Dec 19, 2025
Quick Learner
Dec 19, 2025
Non Tilt Spiral Balances
Good morning, I am looking for non-tilt spiral balances in two sizes. One is 17" for a 5lb window, the other is 21" for an 8lb window. I am looking for the closest style of bracket to my original, as that is what my windows are calling for.
Contractor
Maryland
Dec 17, 2025
Contractor from Maryland
Dec 17, 2025
Spiral window balance
It is 26" long 1/2" diameter...
Quick Learner
Hudson Valley NY
Dec 9, 2025
Quick Learner from Hudson Valley NY
Dec 9, 2025
non-tilt spiral window balance and attachment for old windows
The old balance springs are 27" long and have yellow tips. I attached a picture - apparently they had plastic covers which are mostly gone. I found a replacement but I'm not sure I have the right one. Also I need the attachment for the bottom of the window. It looks most similar to the red-tipped 2 ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Birdsboro/ Pottstown P...
Nov 19, 2025
Quick Learner from Birdsboro/ Pottstown PA area
Nov 19, 2025
1950s House
I have a few windows that havent been replaced and they do not stay up. There are two which i have pictured by approximate width and height. (they do not come out, or at least i dont know how to get them out. The part that attaches to base of window, i dont recognize on any of your pictures. I'm loo ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Suburban Philadelphia,...
Nov 18, 2025
Home Owner from Suburban Philadelphia,PA
Nov 18, 2025
spiral springs from non-tilt wooden windows 1950s
I find no identifying markings on them. They originally were incased in plastic tubes,which have broken and caused jamming and deformation of the springs. I need four of the longer ones and two of the shorter ones. I beleive them to be 5/8" diameter. The windows, though I haven't weighed them, I wou ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Cleveland Ohio
Nov 2, 2025
Quick Learner from Cleveland Ohio
Nov 2, 2025
Spiral balance tube
Looking for replacement. Tubes are 33 inches long, about 5/8 inch in diameter and the sash weight is nine pounds. Window is double hung maybe from 1960s or so. Also, if no replacement parts, can we clean them/ lubricate and reuse? Thanks
Quick Learner
Evansville IN
Oct 28, 2025
Quick Learner from Evansville IN
Oct 28, 2025
Window balances
I need to know what balances I need to replace these as well as I need the shoes that attach to the window
Home Owner
Oklahoma
Oct 13, 2025
Home Owner from Oklahoma
Oct 13, 2025
Tube balance attached to bottom of sash
Restoring late 1930s windows with tube balances. The balances are secured to the sash on the bottom of the sash.
Home Owner
USA
Oct 3, 2025
Home Owner from USA
Oct 3, 2025
Spiral window balance
My house is 87 years old. Someone screwed the broken windows shut. Every one of these windows needs spiral replacement. They are 27 inch with a bracket screwed to bottom of window. The bracket I found on the website but I don't know which spiral unit to purchase. Thanks for your help. The tube l ... (cont.)